Jacob Meyer and sharpshooting DePaul use a big 2nd half to defeat Wichita State 9172
Dec 14, 2024
Jacob Meyer scored 23 points, and DePaul erased a five-point halftime deficit to defeat Wichita State 91-72 on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.
CJ Gunn made 4 of 6 3-pointers and scored 22 points, and Isaiah Rivera added 17 points and seven rebounds for the Blue Demons (8-2). Meyer shot 6 of 9 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 7-for-7 from the line.
DePaul shot 51.6 percent (32-for-62) overall and 51.5% (17-for-33) from 3-point range. The Blue Demons trailed 47-42 at the break but used a 15-1 second-half run to take control, outscoring the Shockers 49-25 in the final 20 minutes.
Harlond Beverly and Xavier Bell led Wichita State (8-2) with 14 points, and Quincy Ballard and Justin Hill scored 12 each.
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