- Game Preview: Creighton Bluejays vs DePaul Blue Demons
- Date of Game: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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At Wintrust Arena, the DePaul Blue Demons (12-12) will face off against the Creighton Bluejays (13-11) this Wednesday.
The Creighton Bluejays recently triumphed over Seton Hall, finishing the match with a close score of 69-68. During this encounter, Creighton registered 12 personal fouls, while Seton Hall recorded 16 fouls. They successfully landed 5 out of 9 3-point attempts. Seton Hall hit 9 of 14 free throws, achieving a 64.3% success rate. Moreover, they secured a total of 27 rebounds (6 offensive and 21 defensive) without any blocks. Seton Hall also tallied 10 assists and 9 steals in the game. Defensively, Creighton allowed a shooting percentage of 50.0%, with Seton Hall making 27 of 54 shots. The Bluejays dished out 14 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and made 6 steals. On the boards, Creighton grabbed 29 rebounds, with 8 being offensive. At the charity stripe, they converted 10 of 12 attempts, marking an 83.3% success rate. Overall, Creighton maintained a field goal percentage of 43.4%, hitting 23 of 53 shots, including 13 of 30 from beyond the arc.
Isaac Traudt was a standout performer in this matchup, scoring 18 points with a shooting accuracy of 60.0% (6 of 10). He logged 25 minutes on the court and pulled down 6 rebounds while notching any assists during the game.
Creighton heads into this game with a 13-11 record for the season. They average 76.5 points per game (ranked 172nd nationally) and have a shooting percentage of 45.9%. The Bluejays have converted 34.2% of their three-point attempts (240 of 701) and 75.1% of free throws. Team-wise, they secure an average of 35.3 rebounds per game and have accumulated 377 assists this season, placing them 87th in Division 1 for assists. They commit approximately 11.4 turnovers per game and average 14.4 fouls each night.
Defensively, the Bluejays manage to force an average of 9.7 turnovers per game while drawing 16.2 fouls. They allow 36.1% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 226th in the nation for points allowed per game (75.1). The Bluejays’ defense concedes a shooting percentage of 45.2% (687 out of 1,520) and averages 35.8 rebounds per game. They rank 217th in the nation in allowing assists, yielding a total of 335 throughout the season.
In their previous game, the DePaul Blue Demons lost to Providence, ending the game at 90-72. In terms of team rebounding, DePaul allowed Providence to secure a total of 39 rebounds (11 offensive). DePaul shot 42.9% from beyond the arc, with 9 of 21 attempts, and went 15 of 25 on free throws (60.0%). Providence shot 58.9%, hitting 33 of 56 attempts. At the final buzzer, DePaul recorded a shooting percentage of 42.9%, landing 30 of 70 shots from the field. From three-point range, they connected on 5 of 23 attempts (21.7%) and made 7 free throws for a 63.6% success rate. Providence had 14 fouls during the game, giving DePaul 11 opportunities at the free throw line. They committed 10 turnovers and executed 12 steals in this game. The Blue Demons secured a total of 25 rebounds, including 13 defensive and 12 offensive boards.
Brandon Maclin was instrumental for the Blue Demons in this contest, contributing 17 points across 28 minutes and recording 1 assist. He achieved a shooting percentage of 61.5%, successfully making 8 of 13 shots while grabbing 2 rebounds.
DePaul stands at 12-12 for the season. They average 18.3 personal fouls per game and succeed at the free throw line with a shooting percentage of 69.7%. The team makes 15.3 assists per game (ranking 109th in college basketball) and averages 12.1 turnovers. DePaul has accumulated 1,721 points this season (71.7 points per game) and secures 33.5 boards per game. Offensively, DePaul’s shooting percentage stands at 44.1%, ranking them 252nd nationally.
The DePaul defense allows 35.0% shooting from three-point range (157 of 448) and permits opponents a free throw success rate of 71.0%. They relinquish an average of 13.9 assists and 34.5 rebounds per game, ranking 217th and 182nd respectively in these categories. Defensively, the Blue Demons are positioned 86th in college basketball in points allowed per game, conceding 70.2 points. They force 12.5 turnovers per game and allow their opponents a shooting percentage of 43.0% from the field (124th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Creighton
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