"The Providence Friars (11-15, 4-11 Big East) aim to end a five-game road losing streak when they visit the DePaul Blue Demons (14-12, 6-9 Big East) on February 21, 2026. DePaul won its previous game versus Seton Hall, 69-57, on Wednesday. N.J. Benson starred with 21 points, and also had eight rebounds and one assist. Providence lost its most recent game to St. John's, 79-69, on Saturday. Stefan Vaaks starred with 20 points, plus five boards and three assists."
"DePaul averages 71.6 points per game (284th in college basketball) while giving up 69.7 per outing (75th in college basketball). It has a +49 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 1.9 points per game. The 71.6 points the Blue Demons average are 13.8 fewer than the Friars allow. DePaul makes 7.3 three-pointers per game (238th in college basketball) at a 33.0% rate (245th in college basketball), compared to the 6.7 its opponents make while shooting 36.1% from deep."
DePaul (14-12, 6-9 Big East) hosts Providence (11-15, 4-11 Big East) on Feb. 21 with an 8 p.m. ET tip at Wintrust Arena. Providence seeks to end a five-game road losing streak after a 79-69 loss to St. John's in which Stefan Vaaks scored 20 points. DePaul beat Seton Hall 69-57, led by N.J. Benson's 21 points and eight rebounds. DePaul averages 71.6 points and concedes 69.7, with a +49 scoring differential and 7.3 made three-pointers per game. Tickets are available via Vivid Seats and the telecast is on Fox Sports 1.
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