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DePaul Hosts West Georgia for Season Opener
Koree Cotton scored 20 points and six rebounds off the bench as the Blue Demons rallied from a halftime deficit.
On Monday night at Wintrust Arena, DePaul defeated West Georgia 75-58 in a season opener, with Koree Cotton leading the team with 20 points and six rebounds off the bench.
Although The Blue Demons trailed 31-29 at halftime, Magoon Gwath sparked the comeback with 19 points and six rebounds, while Ade Popoola added 12 points on 4-of-8 shooting from 3-point range.
At Gentile Arena, Loyola defeated Citadel 77-52 as Dayan Nessah led The Ramblers with 19 points and nine rebounds, with Chris Jeffrey and Jason Schofield adding 14 and 10 points respectively.
The Flames opened their season with a dominant rout of the NAIA Fighting Saints, led by Mekhi Lowery's 20 points, seven rebounds, and four steals, while Jayce Nathaniel recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Shooting 62.5% from the field, Texas defeated Chicago State 109-59, with Matas Vokietaitis scoring 22 points on perfect 9-for-9 shooting while Will Lovings-Watts led Chicago State with 13 points.