DePaul men’s basketball is set to make history at the 2026 BIG EAST Tournament, entering as the No. 6 seed—the highest ever for the program. They’ll face off against No. 11 Georgetown on Wednesday, March 11, at Madison Square Garden, with the game starting at 8 p.m. CT. You can catch the action on Peacock, while the team’s radio broadcast will be on Sirius XM and the DePaul Blue Demons App.
If DePaul wins, they’ll advance to face the third-seeded Villanova the next night.
Recent Performance
DePaul finished the regular season with a record of 16-15 and 8-12 in the BIG EAST. In their last game against Butler, they lost 81-71, despite a standout performance from NJ Benson, who scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. The team’s defense showed promise, holding Butler without a field goal for the last eight minutes of the match, but they couldn’t secure the comeback.
This season, DePaul not only achieved its best tournament seed but also the second-most wins in BIG EAST history for the program.
Head-to-Head
Georgetown leads the all-time series with DePaul, 35-17. However, DePaul has turned the tide in their recent matchups, winning eight of the last twelve encounters. Last year, DePaul triumphed over Georgetown in the tournament quarterfinals. This season, both teams split their regular-season games, with DePaul winning 58-50 at home and Georgetown taking the victory 70-61 in D.C.
Historically, when playing on neutral ground, Georgetown holds a slight edge, but DePaul is 2-1 against them in the BIG EAST Tournament.
Georgetown’s Situation
Georgetown ended the regular season with a close 80-79 win over Providence, ending a streak of seven losses. Vince Iwuchukwu led the Hoyas with a double-double, scoring 25 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. This season, the Hoyas struggled away from home, with a record of just 4-10 in away and neutral-site games.
Analysts note that Georgetown’s recent performances may hinge on the contributions from Malik Mack and Iwuchukwu, especially after KJ Lewis suffered an injury in late February. Mack is averaging 13.7 points, while Iwuchukwu is contributing 11.9 points per game.
Looking Forward
As the BIG EAST Tournament progresses, the matchup between DePaul and Georgetown illustrates the unpredictable nature of college basketball. With both teams showing flashes of brilliance, fans can expect an exciting game.
For more details on the BIG EAST Tournament and team stats, check out the official BIG EAST website.
