UTEP Miners @ DePaul Blue Demons
Johnson, Gibson lead DePaul to 91-70 victory over UTEP
CHICAGO -- — Javan Johnson tallied 23 points, Umoja Gibson scored 22 and DePaul beat UTEP 91-70 on Saturday night.
Johnson added five rebounds for the Blue Demons (6-4), while Gibson had three steals. Eral Penn added 11 points and eight boards.
The Miners (6-3) were led in scoring by Tae Hardy with 16 points. Mario McKinney Jr. added 12 points and four assists. Kevin Kalu totaled eight points, nine rebounds and two steals.
DePaul entered halftime up 39-33. Johnson paced the team in scoring in the first half with 10 points.
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Game Information
Chicago, IL
Referee:Lamar Simpson
Referee:Greg Evans
Referee:J.D. Ralls
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 30-7 |
| UConn | 17-3 | 1 | 34-6 |
| Villanova | 15-5 | 3 | 24-9 |
| Seton Hall | 10-10 | 8 | 21-12 |
| Creighton | 9-11 | 9 | 16-18 |
| DePaul | 8-12 | 10 | 16-16 |
| Butler | 7-13 | 11 | 16-16 |
| Providence | 7-13 | 11 | 15-18 |
| Marquette | 7-13 | 11 | 12-20 |
| Georgetown | 6-14 | 12 | 16-18 |
| Xavier | 6-14 | 12 | 15-18 |
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