Northwestern (5-2) hosts DePaul (4-1) tonight looking to maintain its perfect home record this season.
Dave Leitao’s squad has defeated some mid-majors in Milwaukee (Horizon), Missouri State and Drake (Missouri Valley) but also lost to Rutgers. Yes, Rutgers.
Led by Tre Demps and Aaron Falzon, the Wildcats snuck by the Blue Demons in overtime last year, 78-70. The game was played at DePaul’s temporary home, Allstate Arena, which, coincidentally, will serve as Northwestern’s home arena next season.
This year’s iteration of the Blue Demons is led by 6-foot-6 sophomore guard Eli Cain, who is averaging 21.