DePaul men’s basketball is set to host BIG EAST rival Creighton at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday, February 11, with the game kicking off at 8 p.m. The matchup will be available for viewing on Peacock and NBC Sports Network, featuring John Fanta on play-by-play and Matt McCall as the analyst. Fans can also tune in for the radio broadcast by Zach Zaidman and Dave Corzine on Sirius XM and the DePaul Blue Demons app.
The Blue Demons (12-12, 4-9 BIG EAST) are looking to bounce back after a tough loss against a strong Providence team, where they fell 90-72. In that game, DePaul’s standout player scored a team-high 17 points, marking his eighth game of the season in double-digit scoring during BIG EAST play. Another key player for DePaul was Benson, who contributed with seven rebounds, highlighting his consistent performance as he averages 7.4 rebounds per game in conference action.
Despite their recent challenges, DePaul has shown strength at home, winning four of their last five games at Wintrust Arena, including their recent victory over Seton Hall on January 24. The Blue Demons have also enjoyed success against non-ranked teams, boasting a solid 10-2 record at home this season. However, they will face a tough opponent in Creighton, who leads the all-time series against DePaul 34-16, with the Blue Demons aiming for their first win against the Bluejays since 2015.
The last encounter between these rivals occurred at the 2025 BIG EAST Tournament, where they engaged in a thrilling double-overtime battle that ended with Creighton prevailing 85-81. In a standout performance during that game, a DePaul player scored 25 points and secured five rebounds, including making five three-pointers.
Creighton (13-11, 7-6 BIG EAST) recently ended a three-game losing streak with a dramatic last-second victory over Seton Hall, winning 69-68. Nik Graves played a crucial role in that win, hitting the game-winning three-pointer with just 2.5 seconds remaining. Isaac Traudt led the Bluejays in that game, finishing with 18 points and six rebounds, highlighting their capability as a formidable team.
Creighton is known for their disciplined play as they rank among the nation’s best in committing the least number of fouls and lead the BIG EAST with an average of 10 three-pointers made per game. Josh Dix holds the title of the Bluejays’ leading scorer with 11.8 points per game, while Nik Graves stands out for his impressive assist-to-turnover ratio.
Looking ahead, DePaul will be traveling to Seton Hall a week from Wednesday, aiming to build momentum and secure vital conference victories. The upcoming game against Creighton holds significant importance for the Blue Demons, who aim to break their losing streak against the Bluejays while continuing to perform strongly at home.