Georgetown Hoyas vs. DePaul Blue Demons: Big East Tournament Showdown Preview
Georgetown Hoyas will face off against the DePaul Blue Demons in the Big East Tournament in New York on Wednesday at 9 p.m. EDT. DePaul has an 8-12 record in Big East games and a 8-3 record against non-conference opponents, with a 3-3 record in close games. On the other hand, the Hoyas are 6-14 against Big East teams and shoot 32.3% from beyond the arc.
DePaul averages 70.7 points per game, slightly lower than the 73.9 points that Georgetown allows. The Hoyas have a field goal shooting percentage of 44.1%, slightly higher than their opponents' average of 43.4%. This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season, with Georgetown winning the last matchup 70-61 on Jan. 29.
Key players for DePaul include CJ Gunn, who shoots 32.9% from 3-point range and averages 13.3 points per game, and N.J. Benson, who shoots 69.1% and averages 15.3 points in the last 10 games. For the Hoyas, KJ Lewis averages 14.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.1 steals, while Vincent Iwuchukwu averages 13.7 points in the last 10 games.
In their last 10 games, DePaul has a 4-6 record, averaging 66.5 points per game, while the Hoyas have a 3-7 record, averaging 73.0 points per game. DePaul shoots 42.7% from the field, while the Hoyas shoot 44.7%.
It will be an exciting matchup between the Georgetown Hoyas and the DePaul Blue Demons in the Big East Tournament, with both teams looking to advance.