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DePaul Downs Xavier 69-65 - Match Report

DePaul earned a 69-65 victory over Xavier on Saturday, getting 21 points from Courvoisier McCauley at Cintas Center.

DePaul was the ATS victor, as they covered the +13.5-point spread as an underdog.

DePaul got 13 points from Jalen Terry and another 12 points from Brandon Johnson. Courvoisier McCauley contributed 3 assists, while David Jones cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Xavier got a 21-point performance from Paul Scruggs, who was supported by 12 points from Jack Nunge. Dwon Odom had 5 assists in a losing cause for Xavier, while Jack Nunge grabbed 7 rebounds.

DePaul led at halftime, 34-28.

The rebound battle favored DePaul as they grabbed 30 boards, while Xavier only had 28

Next game, DePaul takes its act home to face Georgetown University looking for another win. For Xavier, they head on the road to face Seton Hall.