{"id":16324,"date":"2025-03-13T04:41:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T09:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/?p=16324"},"modified":"2025-03-13T04:41:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T09:41:02","slug":"depaul-advances-to-big-east-quarterfinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/03\/13\/depaul-advances-to-big-east-quarterfinals\/","title":{"rendered":"DePaul Advances to Big East Quarterfinals"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to the Big East Tournament<\/h2>\n<p>The Big East Tournament is one of the most highly anticipated college basketball events, featuring top teams from the Big East Conference. This year&#8217;s tournament has been filled with exciting matchups, and one of the most notable games was between DePaul and Georgetown.<\/p>\n<h2>DePaul&#8217;s Victory Over Georgetown<\/h2>\n<p>NJ Benson helped lead DePaul over Georgetown on Wednesday night with 18 points off of the bench in a 71-67 win in the Big East Tournament in New York. DePaul (14-18) will play No. 2 seed Creighton in the quarterfinals on Thursday.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Players&#8217; Performances<\/h3>\n<p>Benson shot 7 of 8 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line for the Blue Demons. Layden Blocker scored 16 points while going 5 of 11 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and added six assists. CJ Gunn shot 3 for 8 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points.<\/p>\n<h3>Georgetown&#8217;s Performance<\/h3>\n<p>Micah Peavy led the way for the Hoyas (17-15) with 26 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Drew Fielder added 11 points, 11 rebounds and four assists, and Curtis Williams also put up 11 points.<\/p>\n<h2>Game Highlights<\/h2>\n<p>Gunn scored 10 points in the first half and DePaul went into halftime trailing 40-38. DePaul went on a 7-0 second-half run to take the lead at 55-51. Benson scored 13 second-half points.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>DePaul&#8217;s win over Georgetown is a significant upset in the Big East Tournament. The team&#8217;s strong performance, led by NJ Benson&#8217;s 18 points, has earned them a spot in the quarterfinals against Creighton. As the tournament continues, fans can expect more exciting matchups and intense competition.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Q: Who led DePaul to victory over Georgetown?<br \/>\nA: NJ Benson led DePaul with 18 points off of the bench.<\/li>\n<li>Q: What is DePaul&#8217;s next matchup in the Big East Tournament?<br \/>\nA: DePaul will play No. 2 seed Creighton in the quarterfinals on Thursday.<\/li>\n<li>Q: Who was the top scorer for Georgetown in the game?<br \/>\nA: Micah Peavy led the Hoyas with 26 points, seven rebounds and two steals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to the Big East Tournament The Big East Tournament is one of the most highly anticipated college basketball events, featuring top teams from the Big East Conference. This year&#8217;s tournament has been filled with exciting matchups, and one of the most notable games was between DePaul and Georgetown. 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