DePaul defeated Valparaiso 89-70 in a competitive matchup on November 29, 2024, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The Blue Demons improved to 7-0, while the Beacons dropped to 4-3.
DePaul’s balanced attack was led by Layden Blocker with 9 points, 3 rebounds, and six 5. Jacob Meyer chipped in 12 points off the bench, continuing his streak of double-digit scoring. DePaul shot 52% from the field and made 12 three-pointers while dominating the boards with 37 rebounds.
For Valparaiso, Cooper Schweitzer led with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Darius DeAveiro added 13 points, and All Wright added 10 points. Valpo struggled to match DePaul’s depth and three-point efficiency.
Postgame, DePaul coach Chris Holtmann said, “This team thrives on sharing the ball and competing defensively. Wins like this test our resolve.” Valpo’s coach praised his team’s effort, stating, “We fought hard, but their rebounding and perimeter shooting made the difference”.
