CHICAGO (AP) Javon Freeman-Liberty had a career-high 33 points plus 11 rebounds as DePaul Blue Demons narrowly beat Western Illinois Leathernecks 84-80 on Saturday night.

Brandon Johnson had 15 points and seven rebounds for DePaul (4-0). Nick Ongenda added 15 points and three blocks. David Jones had 12 points.

Luka Barisic scored a career-high 21 points for the Leathernecks (3-1). Trenton Massner added 16 points and eight rebounds. Will Carius had 16 points.

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