ROSEMONT, Ill. (Interstat) — DePaul overwhelmed Morgan State from the opening tip, cruising to a 92-49 victory in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Allstate Arena. The Blue Demons (7-3) built a 46-15 halftime lead and never relented, scoring another 46 points in the second half. The Bears (1-8) struggled offensively throughout, shooting poorly from the field. DePaul’s balanced attack and defensive pressure controlled the game, which was witnessed by a crowd of 2,966. The Blue Demons exceeded their pregame spread as a heavy favorite, while the combined score fell well under the projected total. DePaul faces Wichita State next, while Morgan State hosts Niagara.

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Interstat) — The DePaul Blue Demons delivered a commanding wire-to-wire victory, overwhelming the Morgan State Bears 92-49 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Allstate Arena. From the opening tip, DePaul established a defensive tone that Morgan State never solved. The Bears missed their first nine field goal attempts and committed four turnovers before scoring their first points nearly four minutes into the game. That early struggle set the stage for a lopsided affair, as DePaul’s length and activity disrupted Morgan State’s offense all evening. The Blue Demons built a 46-15 halftime lead, holding the Bears to a dismal shooting performance while forcing 11 first-half turnovers. Morgan State’s offensive woes were epitomized by a stretch of more than seven minutes without a field goal late in the first period, during which DePaul extended a 25-10 lead to 43-12. DePaul’s dominance was a collective effort, with 10 players scoring and the team sharing the ball for 22 assists. Kaleb Banks came off the bench to lead all scorers with 18 points. CJ Gunn added 15 points, and Layden Blocker contributed 14 points, two assists and two steals. The Blue Demons’ defense was equally distributed, recording seven blocks and 12 steals, which they converted into 27 points off turnovers. Morgan State, which fell to 1-8, showed slightly more rhythm after halftime, scoring 34 points, but never threatened the outcome. The Bears were led by Rob Lawson’s 13 points, with Christian Meeks adding 10. The team finished with 22 turnovers and shot under 30% from the field for the game. The most important stretch of the game was its inception. DePaul’s immediate and suffocating defensive pressure in the game’s first five minutes effectively decided the contest. Morgan State’s initial possessions resulted in missed jump shots, blocked attempts—including two by RJ Smith—and offensive fouls, allowing DePaul to sprint to a 10-2 lead before the first media timeout. This early knockout punch sapped Morgan State’s confidence and allowed the Blue Demons to play with freedom and depth for the remaining 35 minutes. DePaul improved to 7-3 with the victory and now looks ahead to a road test at Wichita State on Saturday. Morgan State, mired in a seven-game losing streak, will try to regroup when it hosts Niagara on Saturday.

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Interstat) — A struggling Morgan State team seeking a signature non-conference win faces a DePaul squad looking to build momentum before a daunting Big East slate when the Bears meet the Blue Demons on Tuesday night at Allstate Arena. Morgan State (1-7) enters on a six-game losing streak, with its lone victory coming against NAIA opponent Central Penn in November. The Bears have shown offensive sparks but consistent defensive struggles, allowing an average of 81.1 points during their skid. Their most recent outing was a narrow 84-80 home loss to Longwood on Saturday. The Bears will lean heavily on guard Elijah Davis, who has been a bright spot. Davis is averaging nearly 18 points and over 5 assists per game over his last six contests, including a 21-point, 4-assist effort against Longwood. Support comes from Rob Lawson and Alfred Worrell, who combined for 38 points in that loss. DePaul (6-3) has been inconsistent but holds a clear advantage in both record and schedule strength. The Blue Demons are coming off a closer-than-expected 76-72 home win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday, a game that followed a 33-point road loss to LSU. Their resume includes a neutral-court win over Georgia Tech. Forward NJ Benson provides a key interior presence for DePaul. He is coming off a career-high 26-point performance against Arkansas-Pine Bluff and has been a reliable scorer. Guards Kruz McClure and Layden Blocker, who had 17 and 12 points respectively last game, offer backcourt balance. This contest represents a final tune-up against a mid-major opponent for DePaul before a rigorous stretch. After hosting Morgan State, the Blue Demons hit the road for games at Wichita State and Saint John’s before opening Big East play against powerhouse Connecticut on Dec. 21. For Morgan State, this begins a challenging four-game road trip that will also see them travel to California, San Francisco and Loyola Marymount before the new year. Finding a way to slow Benson inside and control the tempo will be critical for the Bears to pull an upset. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST Tuesday at Allstate Arena.