Who's Playing

DePaul @ Northwestern

Current Records: DePaul 9-1; Northwestern 7-2

What to Know

The Northwestern Wildcats will play host again and welcome the DePaul Blue Demons to Welsh-Ryan Arena, where tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on Saturday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.

Northwestern didn't have too much trouble with the New Jersey Tech Highlanders at home on Sunday as they won 70-52.

Meanwhile, DePaul didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup with the Illinois-Chicago Flames on Tuesday, but they still walked away with a 72-66 win. The Blue Demons relied on the efforts of guard Javon Freeman-Liberty, who had 27 points in addition to seven rebounds, and forward David Jones, who had 15 points along with nine boards.

The wins brought Northwestern up to 7-2 and DePaul to 9-1. Northwestern is 4-2 after wins this season, DePaul 7-1.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena -- Evanston, Illinois
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Series History

Northwestern have won four out of their last five games against DePaul.

  • Dec 21, 2019 - DePaul 83 vs. Northwestern 78
  • Dec 08, 2018 - Northwestern 75 vs. DePaul 68
  • Dec 16, 2017 - Northwestern 62 vs. DePaul 60
  • Dec 03, 2016 - Northwestern 80 vs. DePaul 64
  • Dec 19, 2015 - Northwestern 78 vs. DePaul 70