- Matchup: DePaul Blue Demons vs. Xavier Musketeers
- Event Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Cintas Center, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Xavier Musketeers (11-10) are set to face off against the DePaul Blue Demons (12-9) at the Cintas Center this Saturday.
In their latest game, the DePaul Blue Demons were defeated by Georgetown, ending with a score of 70-61. The Blue Demons committed 15 personal fouls while Georgetown had 12. From beyond the arc, DePaul successfully made 5 of 12 attempts. Georgetown excelled at the free-throw line, converting 17 of their 18 attempts for an impressive 94.4%. Furthermore, Georgetown secured a total of 30 rebounds (6 offensive and 24 defensive) without any blocks. They distributed 16 assists and recorded 6 steals. On the defensive end, DePaul allowed Georgetown to shoot 51.1%, with the Hoyas hitting 24 of 47 attempts. DePaul also registered 14 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and achieved 7 steals, while collecting a total of 23 rebounds, including 11 offensive ones. From the free-throw line, DePaul converted 2 of 5 attempts, marking a 40.0% success rate. The Blue Demons concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 41.4% (24 out of 58) and made 11 of 28 shots from three-point range.
Brandon Maclin was a standout performer in the matchup, shooting 53.3% from the floor and contributing 2 assists. He logged 28 minutes on the court and grabbed 3 rebounds, finishing with an impressive 19 points from 8 of 15 shooting.
This season, DePaul stands at 12-9. They average 12.1 turnovers per game and commit 18.3 personal fouls per game. As a team, they are grabbing 33.7 rebounds and have accumulated 331 assists so far this season, ranking 89th nationally in assists. The Blue Demons have a three-point shooting percentage of 34.3% (161 of 470) and a free-throw percentage of 69.8%. They score an average of 72.7 points per game (ranking 271st in college basketball) while shooting 44.3% from the field.
Defensively, the Blue Demons force 12.7 turnovers per game and average 18.3 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 34.9% from beyond the arc and rank 73rd in points allowed per game (69.5). Opponents shoot 42.6% against them (505 of 1,186), while DePaul surrenders 34.3 rebounds per match. They are ranked 230th in Division 1 for assists allowed, allowing 291 assists this year.
The Xavier Musketeers faced a tough loss against Seton Hall, with a final score of 86-68. In this matchup, Xavier allowed Seton Hall to grab 39 rebounds in total, including 17 offensive boards. The Musketeers hit 38.5% of their three-point attempts (5 of 13) and went 21 of 28 from the free-throw line (75.0%). Defensively, Xavier allowed Seton Hall to connect on 30 of 70 field goal attempts, equating to a shooting percentage of 42.9%. Overall, the Musketeers shot 26 out of 57 from the field, finishing with a lift of 45.6%, while making 8 out of 28 three-point shots (28.6%). Seton Hall received 14 fouls during the game, sending Xavier to the free-throw line for 10 attempts. The Musketeers turned the ball over 19 times but notched 7 steals in this match. They gathered 20 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards for a total of 27 rebounds.
Tre Carroll was pivotal for the Musketeers in this game, hitting 8 out of 13 attempts with a shooting percentage of 61.5% while collecting 5 rebounds. He accumulated 22 points over 30 minutes of play but didn’t register any assists.
As it stands, Xavier holds a record of 11-10 this season. They average 18.0 personal fouls per game while hitting 70.5% from the free-throw line. They dish out 18.7 assists per game (11th in Division 1) and turn the ball over 10.1 times each outing. This season, they have scored a total of 1,638 points, averaging 78.0 per game, while collecting 35.1 rebounds per contest. Offensively, the Musketeers have a 43.8% shooting percentage from the field, ranking 269th nationally.
On the defensive end, Xavier allows 34.4% shooting from three-point range (153 of 445) and opponents’ free-throw shooting stands at 68.3%. They permit an average of 18.0 assists and 38.3 rebounds per game, ranking 360th and 338th, respectively. Defensively, the Musketeers rank 285th in points allowed per game, conceding an average of 77.6. They force 12.2 turnovers per game and allow teams a shooting percentage of 46.5% (312th in college basketball).
Who will prevail in today’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back the DePaul Blue Demons
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