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Creighton Downs DePaul 83-68 - Match Report
Creighton got 19 points from Mitch Ballock as they ran past DePaul 83-68 on Wednesday at Wintrust Arena.
Creighton was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.5-point spread as an underdog.
Damien Jefferson had 14 points for Creighton and Denzel Mahoney chipped in with 14 points. Marcus Zegarowski had 10 assists for them, while Mitch Ballock was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
DePaul got a 22-point performance from Paul Reed, who was supported by 13 points from Charlie Moore. Charlie Moore had 7 assists in a losing cause for DePaul, while Paul Reed grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Creighton were victorious, as the score was 37-35 at the break.
DePaul won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-27.
Creighton looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Xavier. DePaul will aim to get back on the winning track vs. St. John's.