- Matchup: DePaul Blue Demons vs Georgetown Hoyas
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Wednesday, the Georgetown Hoyas (10-10) will host the DePaul Blue Demons (12-8) at the Capital One Arena.
In their last outing, the DePaul Blue Demons secured a victory against Seton Hall, with a score of 67-60. The Blue Demons committed 17 personal fouls while Seton Hall finished with 22. From beyond the arc, DePaul managed just 4 of 14 attempts. Seton Hall converted 10 of their 17 free throw attempts for a shooting percentage of 58.8%. They gathered 27 rebounds (7 offensive and 20 defensive) but did not register any blocks. Seton Hall also recorded 12 assists and 8 steals. On defense, DePaul allowed Seton Hall to shoot 37.7% from the floor, allowing them to make 23 of 61 shots. The Blue Demons contributed 15 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and achieved 6 steals while securing 28 rebounds, including 5 offensive. At the charity stripe, DePaul converted 25 of 34 free throws, concluding the game with a shooting percentage of 73.5%. Overall, they finished the game with a field goal percentage of 40.5% (17 of 42) and made 8 of their 22 three-point attempts.
CJ Gunn played a pivotal role in this game, achieving a field goal percentage of 42.9% along with 3 assists. He logged 32 minutes on the court, collected 2 rebounds, and scored 19 points on 6 of 14 shooting.
The DePaul Blue Demons are currently holding a record of 12-8 for the season. They average 73.3 points per game (ranked 257th nationally) while shooting 44.4% from the field. DePaul is hitting 33.9% of their three-point attempts (150 of 442) and converting 70.1% at the free throw line. As a team, they secure an average of 34.0 rebounds per game and have achieved a total of 317 assists this season, positioning them 101st in the nation for assists. They average 12.2 turnovers per game and commit 18.5 personal fouls as a squad.
Defensively, the Blue Demons force an average of 12.8 turnovers per game while committing 18.7 fouls. They rank 198th in college basketball for assists allowed, relinquishing 275 so far this season. The Blue Demons permit a field goal percentage of 42.2% (481 of 1,139) and give up 34.6 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 34.7% from three-point range against them, and they rank 76th in college basketball for points allowed per game (69.5).
In their previous game, the Georgetown Hoyas clinched a narrow victory against Providence, winning 81-78. Georgetown allowed Providence to grab a total of 30 rebounds, including 8 on the offensive end. They converted 38.1% from long range with 8 of 21 shots, and they were exceptional from the free throw line, making 18 of 21 for an impressive 85.7%. The Hoyas allowed Providence to shoot 45.6% from the floor, permitting them to make 26 of 57 attempts. Georgetown finished the contest shooting 51.6%, having made 32 of 62 shots overall. From beyond the arc, they netted 9 of their 25 attempts (36.0%) and converted 8 of their free throw attempts for a rate of 72.7%. Providence committed 12 fouls, resulting in 11 attempts at the charity stripe for Georgetown, who also committed only 3 turnovers while generating 7 steals. In total, the Hoyas secured 27 rebounds (19 defensive and 8 offensive).
KJ Lewis was a standout performer for the Hoyas, shooting 10 of 15 for a field goal percentage of 66.7%, contributing 5 rebounds along the way. He tallied 26 points in just 27 minutes of play and registered 1 assist.
Georgetown boasts a 10-10 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting 43.6% from the floor, placing them 280th in college basketball. The Hoyas have accumulated 1,511 points this year, averaging 75.6 points per game, along with grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game. They are distributing assists at a rate of 14.6 times per contest, ranking 161st in the nation, while committing only 9.8 turnovers per game. The Hoyas also average 18.3 personal fouls per game and shoot 73.7% from the free throw line.
Defensively, Georgetown ranks 196th in points allowed, giving up 73.9 per game. They force 11.3 turnovers on average and permit opponents to shoot 42.8% from the field (136th in college). The Hoyas’ defense allows 34.3% on three-point attempts (159 of 463), while opponents convert 74.0% from the charity stripe. They yield 12.7 assists and 35.3 total rebounds per game, ranking them 119th and 225th respectively.
Who will emerge victorious tonight against the spread?
Prediction: Back DePaul
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