ROSEMONT, Ill. (Interstat) — A surging Saint John’s squad looks to continue its push near the top of the Big East standings when it visits a struggling DePaul team on Tuesday night at Allstate Arena. The Red Storm (19-7, 9-4 Big East) enter on a three-game winning streak, most recently defeating Seton Hall 67-61 on Saturday. They have won seven of their last nine and sit firmly in the conference’s upper tier. The Blue Demons (5-20, 2-11), meanwhile, are mired in a difficult season, having lost five straight games since their last win on Jan. 25. Their most recent outing was a lopsided 86-40 loss to Connecticut. This matchup presents a stark contrast in trajectories. Saint John’s boasts a balanced attack and stout defense, holding its last three opponents under 62 points. DePaul has struggled to find consistent offense, averaging just 61.2 points per game in conference play while allowing 78.2. A key player to watch for the Red Storm is guard Sa’Mya Wyatt, who is coming off a 20-point, six-rebound performance against Seton Hall. Over her last seven games, Wyatt has averaged 13.6 points, including a 28-point outburst in a win at Xavier on Jan. 17. Her scoring punch will be central to Saint John’s offensive plans. DePaul will rely on the versatility of guard Kate Novik. She leads the team in assists and is coming off a 10-point, five-assist effort against UConn. Her best performance of the season was a 17-point, 10-rebound, five-assist triple-double in a win over Creighton on Jan. 25, demonstrating her capacity to impact the game in multiple facets. The teams met just over a month ago in Queens, with Saint John’s securing a decisive 75-58 victory. The Red Storm have dominated the recent series, winning the last four meetings. For DePaul, the game represents an opportunity to halt its skid and play spoiler at home. For Saint John’s, it is a critical contest to maintain momentum and solidify its postseason resume as the regular season enters its final weeks. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CST.