DePaul Secures Road Win Over Marquette

0:00On March 6, DePaul pulled off a solid 62-51 victory over Marquette on Sunday in Big E's play. The Blue Demons improved to 16 wins and 13 losses overall, sitting at 8 and 10 in the conference. Brandon McLean led the way with 18 points and 5 rebounds to secure the win for DePaul. MJ Benson added 10 points on 4 of 8 shooting, along with a whopping 16 rebounds. Bruce McClure chipped in 10 points, hitting 2 of 5 from beyond the arc, and 4 of 6 at the free throw line. Those efforts helped DePaul build a commanding lead early. For Marquette, now 10 and 19 overall, with a 5 and 13 conference mark, Nigel James Jr. top scoring with 14 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals, and 2 blocks. Chase Ross had 12 points and 3 steals, while Royce Parham added 8. DePaul grabbed the lead with 6 minutes and 42 seconds left in the first half, and never looked back, taking a 32 to 14 advantage.

1:02Into half time, thanks to 15 points for McLean. They got out scored by 7 in the second half, but hung on comfortably. Benson paced the Blue Demons with 6 points after the break, showing their depth in a gritty road win that keeps their postseason hopes alive as the conference schedule winds down.