Providence used a 23-7 run in the second half Saturday to pull away from DePaul for an 87-66 win at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. DePaul trailed 48-45 with 15:29 remaining. Providence, which had been in a tailspin with a 1-5 record in February entering Saturday, needed to…
ROSEMONT, Ill. — DePaul recorded its biggest victory of the Dave Leitao Experience Pt. 2 on Tuesday, upsetting No. 11 Providence, 77-70, at Allstate Arena. The Blue Demons controlled more or less from wire to wire, leading for about 37 minutes of game time. Here…
DePaul has its second three-game losing streak of Big East play after not putting up much of a fight Wednesday against Providence in an 84-57 loss. The Blue Demons (12-15, 6-8 Big East) shot just 37 percent from the field and coughed up the ball 16…
After starting its three-game road trip on a high note with a win at Seton Hall last week, DePaul (11-11, 5-4 Big East) fell for the second straight time away from home Thursday afternoon at Providence (16-5, 6-2). The Blue Demons got off to a…
The Big East is off to an amazing start and appears to have seven teams capable of making the NCAA Tournament. Almost one month into the season, here is how the 10 teams in the league are stacking up. 1. Villanova (8-0) Villanova already has…
CHICAGO — After Fenwick jumped out to an early lead, Oak Park River Forest made Friday’s game at the Chicago Elite Classic a battle in the second half. But the Friars held off the Huskies’ comeback and won 48-40 to remain unbeaten this season. “They got…
1. Kentucky (7-0). Last week: 1 Kentucky hosted a talented Providence team Sunday and dominated down the stretch in a 58-38 win. The Wildcats have another big home game Friday against Texas. 2. Wisconsin (7-0). Last week: 2 Wisconsin knocked off Oklahoma, Georgetown and UAB…
Villanova is favored to repeat as Big East champions, but an improved Georgetown team will be on the Wildcats’ heels. 1. Villanova Key losses: James Bell Key returners: Darrun Hilliard II, JayVaughn Pinkston, Ryan Arcidiacono, Josh Hart, Daniel Ochefu, Dylan Ennis Key additions: Phil Booth,…
I already gave you my picks for Thursday’s games, so here is what I think will happen Friday. No. 3 Duke vs. No. 14 Mercer, 11:15 a.m. CT on CBS, Midwest Region I have Duke in my Final Four, but Mercer has the players…
Providence (17-9, 7-6 Big East) defeated DePaul (10-16, 2-11) with ease Saturday, 84-61. The victory completed the Friars’ season sweep of the Blue Demons, and the Blue Demons have now lost eight games in a row. Providence led 23-7 after junior Carson Desrosiers jumper seven…
