ncaab Game Recap
Recap - DePaul Defeats Western Illinois 84-80
Western Illinois was victimized for 33 points and 11 rebounds by Javon Freeman-Liberty as DePaul defeated them 84-80 in NCAA action on Saturday.
DePaul won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -9.5-point spread.
DePaul got 15 points from Brandon Johnson and another 15 points from Nick Ongenda. Javon Freeman-Liberty contributed 4 assists, while Javon Freeman-Liberty cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Western Illinois got a 21-point performance from Luka Barisic, who was supported by 16 points from Colton Sandage. Colton Sandage had 3 assists in a losing cause for Western Illinois, while Tamell Pearson grabbed 10 rebounds.
DePaul led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored DePaul as they grabbed 43 boards, while Western Illinois only had 34
DePaul looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Northern Kentucky. Western Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Northern Kentucky.