"On Friday night, DePaul topped Marquette 80-75 at Wintrust Arena, the Blue Demons' third Big East win of the season and third straight Big East home win. The victory, which came in front of a record number of student attendees, makes this season the first since 2014-15 in which DePaul has won three or more conference games by Jan. 16 or earlier -- and the first since 2007 in which it has won three straight conference home games in a single season."
"About an hour later, presumably just after speaking to the media and the team in the locker room, Holtmann fired up his own X account to repost the team's post with a message for DePaul students. "Highest student attendance in the history of Wintrust and one of the largest crowds!!! Thank you!!!" the post started, before getting to the kicker. "First round on me at Kelly's Pub near campus. See you in 35 min!""
DePaul endured three difficult seasons with records of 10-23 (3-17 Big East), 3-29 (0-20 Big East) and 14-20 (4-16 Big East). Second-year head coach Chris Holtmann has steadied the program and produced tangible improvement, including consecutive home conference victories. DePaul defeated Marquette 80-75 at Wintrust Arena to secure the team's third Big East win and the first time since 2014-15 with three or more conference wins by Jan. 16. The victory occurred before a record number of student attendees. Holtmann publicly thanked students and offered a free first round at a nearby pub, briefly adjusting plans afterward.
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