SB Nation Chicago - DePaul Slumps To Bottom Of Big East Standingshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2012-02-25T15:43:58-06:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25883222012-02-25T15:43:58-06:002012-02-25T15:43:58-06:00DePaul vs. Providence Score Update: Blue Demons Alone At Bottom Of Big East
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<p>Not surprisingly, the matchup between the two teams fighting to stay out of the cellar of the Big East standings came down to the final minutes, with Providence holding on for a 73-71 victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/depaul-blue-demons">DePaul Blue Demons</a>. With the loss, DePaul is now alone at the bottom of the Big East with a 2-14 record in conference play.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123448/moses-morgan">Moses Morgan</a> led the way for the Blue Demons in the loss, as he scored a team-high 13 points. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145275/jamee-crockett">Jamee Crockett</a> and Brandon Young each netted 11 points, while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123447/cleveland-melvin">Cleveland Melvin</a> finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds for the double-double.</p>
<p>DePaul had no answer for freshman forward <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145957/ladontae-henton">LaDontae Henton</a>, who completely dominated in the paint. Henton scored a game-high 24 points and pulled down a game-high 15 rebounds for the double-double. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124176/bryce-cotton">Bryce Cotton</a> shot the ball well from the perimeter for the Friars, scoring 19 points on 8/14 shooting.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/depaul-blue-demons/2012/2/25/2824306/depaul-vs-providence-score-update-blue-demons-alone-at-bottom-of-bigMax Mandel2012-02-25T10:04:56-06:002012-02-25T10:04:56-06:00Providence Vs. DePaul: Big East Basement Battle Set For Saturday
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<p>The DePaul Blue Demons (11-16, 2-13 Big East) host the Providence Friars (13-15, 2-13 Big East) on Saturday afternoon. </p> <p>Two teams at the bottom of the Big East conference standings meet head-to-head on Saturday afternoon. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/depaul-blue-demons">DePaul Blue Demons</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/providence-friars">Providence Friars</a> each have disappointing 2-13 records in Big East play, so the winner of Saturday's game can escape the dubious distinction of worst team in the conference. The Blue Demons have lost seven straight games, while the Friars have a five-game skid of their own, so one losing streak will also come to an end.</p>
<p>Despite the terrible win-loss records, there are still some very talented players will be on display. Sophomore forward <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123447/cleveland-melvin">Cleveland Melvin</a> leads DePaul with an average of 17.7 points per game in 7.1 rebounds, while Providence guard <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100031/vincent-council">Vincent Council</a> leads the entire Big East conference with an average of 7.2 assists per game.</p>
<p><b>Date & Time</b>: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 6:00 p.m. CT</p>
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