- Matchup: DePaul Blue Demons vs Creighton Bluejays
- Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Venue: CHI Health Center Omaha, Omaha, NE
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Creighton Bluejays (14-14) will take on the DePaul Blue Demons (14-13) this Wednesday at the CHI Health Center Omaha.
In their previous outing, the DePaul Blue Demons faced off against Providence, falling short with a final score of 71-68. DePaul posted a field goal percentage of 38.5% (25 of 65) and recorded 6 successful three-pointers out of 26 attempts. At the free-throw line, the Blue Demons converted 50% by hitting 12 of 24 attempts. They managed to collect a total of 29 rebounds, with 13 being offensive. Additionally, DePaul tallied 17 assists but committed 18 turnovers while achieving 8 steals. On defense, DePaul allowed Providence to shoot an impressive 51% from the field, achieving 25 of 49 attempts. Providence also registered 15 assists and 2 steals, alongside 39 rebounds (9 offensive and 30 defensive). They finished the game with a free-throw percentage of 61.9%, converting 13 of 21 attempts, and hit 8 of their 16 three-point shots. The personal fouls were 15 for DePaul and 19 for Providence.
A standout performer for DePaul was N.J. Benson. He shot an impressive 77.8% from the field, contributing 2 assists, and logged 32 minutes on the court while grabbing 10 rebounds. He ended the game with 19 points on 7 of 9 shooting.
Entering this matchup, DePaul has a record of 14-13 for the season. They average 11.9 turnovers per game and commit 18.1 personal fouls. The team is collecting 33.3 rebounds per game and has accumulated 413 assists, ranking 127th in Division 1 basketball for assist totals. The Blue Demons have a three-point shooting percentage of 32.6% (196 out of 602) and a free throw percentage of 69.0%. Offensively, they score an average of 71.5 points per game, placing them 286th in Division 1, while shooting 44.0% from the field.
Defensively, the Blue Demons force 12.7 turnovers per game while drawing 17.7 fouls. They rank 192nd nationally in allowing assists, surrendering a total of 375 this season. DePaul’s defense allows opponents to shoot 43.5% (651 of 1,495) and grabs 33.8 rebounds per game collectively. They permit a three-point success rate of 36.5% and rank 73rd in points per game allowed (69.8).
Creighton, in their last game, lost to St. John’s with a score of 81-52. They allowed 40 rebounds to St. John’s (8 offensive) while struggling offensively with a 21.4% success rate from three, hitting only 3 of 14 attempts. They did, however, go to the free-throw line 23 times, converting 20 for an 87.0% success rate. The Bluejays managed to shoot 17 of 53 from the field, which is 32.1%. From three, Creighton sank 6 of 22 attempts (27.3%). St. John’s committed 17 fouls, allowing the Bluejays to capitalize at the free-throw line 18 times. They turned the ball over 16 times and achieved 6 steals, capturing 23 defensive and 4 offensive rebounds for a total of 27 rebounds.
Fedor Zugic was a key player for Creighton, hitting 3 out of 7 shots for a 42.9% efficiency and accumulating 3 rebounds. He scored 9 points during his 18 minutes on the court and contributed 1 assist.
This season, Creighton holds a record of 14-14. They are committing 14.7 fouls per game and achieving a 74.9% free-throw rate. As a team, they average 15.5 assists per game (ranked 93rd nationally) and turn the ball over 11.5 times a game. Creighton has scored a total of 2,120 points this season (averaging 75.7 per game) and secures 35.0 rebounds per contest. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 45.4%, ranking 177th in the nation.
Defensively, Creighton ranks 235th in points per game allowed (75.7). They force 9.5 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 45.4% from the field (256th in college). The Creighton defense allows a three-point success rate of 35.3% (201 of 570) and opponents shoot 69.5% from the free-throw line. They concede 14.6 assists and 36.0 rebounds per game, placing them 278th and 285th nationally, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Creighton
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