DePaul University Athletics
11/9/2026 11:31:00 PM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
Layden Blocker leads five double-digit scorers with season-high 20 points
CHICAGO — DePaul men's basketball remained unbeaten with an 84-47 victory over Alabama A&M Monday evening at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons pulled away in the second-half, outscoring the Bulldogs 47-20 and making seven three-pointers after halftime.
DePaul (3-0) was led by Layden Blocker with a season-high 20 points on 4-of-5 shooting from three-point range. Blocker also added four assists, two steals, and three rebounds. Kahmare Holmes contributed a season-high 15 points alongside six rebounds and two assists. Kruz McClure had a strong all-around game, achieving career-highs in rebounds (7), assists (6), and steals (3).
How It Happened
It was a defensive battle initially, with both teams finding their footing. However, DePaul forced six early turnovers from Alabama A&M. The Blue Demons then went on an 8-0 run, boosted by three-pointers from Koree Cotton and Holmes. Ade Popoola and Blocker continued the three-point barrage, the latter's shot giving DePaul a 33-24 lead. Fabian Flores capped off the half with a dunk assisted by Holmes, giving the Blue Demons a 37-27 halftime lead.
DePaul adjusted effectively in the second half, opening with a 16-3 run and holding A&M scoreless for nearly five minutes. A trio of three-pointers from Popoola and Cotton extended the Blue Demons' lead to 51-30, and they continued to pull away, building a lead as high as 38 points.
Of Note
- DePaul improves to 3-0 for the 48th time in program history.
- Jonas Johnson and Andrew Jensen made their collegiate debuts, while Noah Smith recorded his first points.
- Ade Popoola made four three-pointers for the third straight game this season, extending his streak to 25 games with at least one made three.
Up Next
DePaul faces Northwestern in Evanston on Friday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. on Big Ten Network from Welsh-Ryan Arena.
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