- Matchup: Morgan State Bears vs. DePaul Blue Demons
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The DePaul Blue Demons (6-3) will take on the Morgan State Bears (1-7) at Wintrust Arena this Tuesday.
The Morgan State Bears faced a tough match against Longwood, concluding with an 84-80 defeat. In terms of fouls, the Bears accumulated 29, while their opponent recorded 15. They successfully made 7 out of 15 attempts beyond the arc. Longwood showed an efficiency of 65.9% from the charity stripe, completing 29 of 44 shots. On the boards, Longwood secured 34 rebounds (9 offensive, 25 defensive) without a single block. The team made 17 assists and recorded 8 steals during the game. Defensively, Morgan State allowed a shooting percentage of 51.1% (24 of 47) for Longwood and managed 13 assists while forcing 15 turnovers, along with 5 steals. The Bears gathered a total of 24 rebounds, with 6 coming from the offensive end and shot a remarkable 90.9% from the free-throw line, converting 20 of 22 attempts. Morgan State concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 45.8% (27 of 59) and sank 6 of their 23 shots from three-point range.
Elijah Davis was a key contributor for the Bears, finishing with a shooting accuracy of 57.1% and dishing out 4 assists. He played for 38 minutes, pulled down 4 rebounds, and scored 21 points on 8 of 14 shooting.
Morgan State comes into this game with a 1-7 record this season. They average 11.9 turnovers per game while committing 21.1 fouls per contest. The Bears pull down an average of 32.4 rebounds per game and have recorded 102 assists this season, ranking 346th in Division I in assists. They are shooting 28.2% from beyond the arc (40 of 142) and 75.7% from the free-throw line. Morgan State averages 74.6 points per game, ranking 243rd in Division I, with a field goal percentage of 43.4%.
Defensively, the Bears generate 13.4 turnovers each game while committing 18.9 fouls. They rank 241st in college basketball by allowing 135 assists this season. The defense permits a shooting percentage of 49.4% (216 of 437) and collects 36.0 rebounds per game, allowing opponents to shoot 34.5% from three-point range and ranking 333rd in points allowed per game (81.6).
In their last outing, the DePaul Blue Demons secured a win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, finishing 76-72. DePaul accumulated 22 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 31. They committed 6 turnovers while acquiring 5 steals in the game. Arkansas-Pine Bluff committed 28 fouls, providing the Blue Demons with 41 free-throw attempts. DePaul converted 29 of those shots, achieving a free throw percentage of 70.7%. From long range, the Blue Demons made 3 of 18 attempts (16.7%). Overall, they completed 22 of 55 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 40.0%. Defensively, DePaul allowed Arkansas-Pine Bluff to shoot 29 of 60 (48.3%). They finished with a 38.1% efficiency on three-pointers, hitting 8 of 21 attempts and shooting 6 out of 7 at the charity stripe (85.7%). In terms of total rebounds, DePaul allowed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 29 rebounds (4 offensive).
N.J. Benson was instrumental for the Blue Demons, scoring 26 points on 11 of 15 shooting, which translates to a 73.3% conversion rate. He also secured 9 rebounds during 31 minutes of play and provided 2 assists.
DePaul holds a 6-3 record this season. They average 18.0 personal fouls per game and shoot 69.2% from the free-throw line. The Blue Demons distribute an average of 17.3 assists (50th in college basketball) and average 11.6 turnovers per game. This season, DePaul has scored a total of 698 points (77.6 per game) and averages 34.4 rebounds per game, shooting 44.7% from the field—ranking 216th nationally.
On the defensive end, DePaul is ranked 135th in points allowed per game with an average of 71.0. They force 14.2 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 44.9% from the field (ranked 252nd). The Blue Demons allow a three-point shooting percentage of 34.0% (55 of 162) and opponents convert 71.8% of their free throws. On average, they allow 15.0 assists and 33.7 rebounds per game, ranking 279th and 138th in college, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back DePaul
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