DePaulia · Sep 19, 2016
Men’s basketball learns 2017 conference schedule
DePaul sophomore guard Eli Cain drives the ball through Marquette’s defense last season. (Photo by Josh Leff / The DePaulia)The Big East conference announced its 2016-17 men’s basketball schedule on Tuesday, giving DePaul full knowledge of their season’s schedule.
They’ll start off the conference slate with a trip to reigning national champions Villanova on Dec. 28. DePaul then has its conference home opener on New Years Day at 1 p.m. at Allstate Arena.
The Blue Demons will make the trip to rival Marquette on Jan. 14 before hosting the Golden Eagles on Feb. 4.
Villanova comes to Chicago on Monday, Feb. 13 for an 8 p.m. start.