No. 18 Marquette Hosts DePaul Seeking Break in Losing Streak

No. 18 Marquette will host DePaul in an important Big East matchup, seeking to end a three-game losing streak after a recent 77-67 defeat to Creighton. The Golden Eagles, currently ranked 18th in the Associated Press top 25, are heavily favored, with a projected score of 81-64. DePaul, struggling with a 2-11 conference record, faces significant challenges, especially after losing key player Conor Enright for the season due to injury. Marquette's Kam Jones, averaging 19.2 points and 5.9 assists, is expected to lead the charge, while DePaul's offense has faltered, averaging just 65.7 points over their last ten games. The game will be broadcast on Peacock, featuring former Marquette coach Tom Crean as the analyst. Marquette needs a win to regain momentum before a brief break in their schedule.