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DePaul Blue Demons vs St. John's Red Storm Wrap - DePaul Wins 79-71

St. John's was burned for 27 points by Femi Olujobi on Saturday as DePaul picked up a 79-71 win at Carnesecca Arena.

DePaul was the ATS victor, as they covered the +6.0-point spread as an underdog.

DePaul got 18 points from Paul Reed and another 14 points from Max Strus. Devin Gage contributed 4 assists, while Max Strus cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

St. John's got a 23-point performance from LJ Figueroa, who was supported by 20 points from Justin Simon. Justin Simon had 7 assists in a losing cause for St. John's, while Marvin Clark Jr. grabbed 12 rebounds.

DePaul won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-32.

DePaul heads into a battle against Butler. St. John's, meanwhile, will have their next action against Creighton.