DePaul Edges Creighton in Nail-Biting Finish
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Wintrust Arena
DePaul Blue Demons 72, Creighton Bluejays 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Creighton Bluejays vs DePaul Blue Demons?
DePaul Blue Demons beat Creighton Bluejays 72-71 at Wintrust Arena on February 11, 2026.
Who was favored in Creighton Bluejays vs DePaul Blue Demons?
Creighton Bluejays were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.
In a thrilling matchup at Wintrust Arena, the DePaul Blue Demons narrowly defeated the Creighton Bluejays with a final score of 72-71. This victory marks a significant moment for DePaul, as they have struggled in recent matchups against Creighton, losing their last three encounters prior to this game. The Blue Demons had previously fallen to the Bluejays on three occasions in the 2025 season, with scores of 49-73, 65-75, and 81-85.
Both teams entered this game with identical records of 13-12, making this contest crucial for both sides as they look to improve their standings. DePaul's recent form has been challenging, as they entered the game on a four-game losing streak, having won only four of their last ten games with an average of 68.4 points scored and 71.7 points allowed. Their home record stood at 4-1, but they had lost their last five away games.
Conversely, Creighton was coming off a win against Seton Hall, breaking a streak of losses with a recent record of 4-6 in their last ten games. They averaged 72.8 points scored but struggled defensively, allowing 80.2 points per game during that stretch. Creighton had a home record of 3-2 but faced difficulties on the road, winning just one of their five away games leading up to this matchup.
The odds for the game, provided by DraftKings, indicated a close contest, with Creighton favored by 1.5 points and a total set at 141.5. The betting lines reflected the competitive nature of the fixture, given both teams’ recent performances.
Throughout the game, both teams exchanged leads, showcasing the intensity of the matchup. In the second half, Creighton was able to pull ahead momentarily, with Austin Swartz making a 13-foot pullup jump shot to give the Bluejays a 67-62 lead. However, DePaul responded with strong plays, including a three-point jumper by Layden Blocker and a driving layup by Brandon Maclin, which ultimately secured their victory.
The game was played under standard conditions, with both teams showcasing their skills in front of a home crowd. DePaul's victory not only breaks their losing streak against Creighton but also provides a much-needed boost as they aim to gain momentum moving forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CREI -1.5 | 141.5 o -110 / u -110 | Creighton Bluejays -115 · DePaul Blue Demons -105 |
Leaders
- PointsNJ Benson23DePaul Blue Demons
- AssistsBrandon Maclin5DePaul Blue Demons
- ReboundsNJ Benson10DePaul Blue Demons
- PointsAustin Swartz15Creighton Bluejays
- AssistsNik Graves8Creighton Bluejays
- ReboundsJosh Dix5Creighton Bluejays
Recent form
DePaul Blue Demons
Last 10: 4-6Streak L468.4 scored · 71.7 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L72-90at Providence FriarsFeb 7
- L56-68vs St. John's Red StormFeb 4
- L66-68at Xavier MusketeersJan 31
- L61-70at Georgetown HoyasJan 29
- W67-60vs Seton Hall PiratesJan 24
- L80-87at Butler BulldogsJan 21
- W80-75vs Marquette Golden EaglesJan 17
- L60-72at UConn HuskiesJan 10
- W56-50vs Georgetown HoyasJan 7
- W86-77vs Xavier MusketeersJan 3
Creighton Bluejays
Last 10: 4-6Streak W172.8 scored · 80.2 allowed per game1-4 away
- W69-68vs Seton Hall PiratesFeb 7
- L68-76at Georgetown HoyasFeb 5
- L58-85vs UConn HuskiesFeb 1
- L62-86at Marquette Golden EaglesJan 28
- W94-93vs Xavier MusketeersJan 22
- L88-93at Providence FriarsJan 16
- W86-83vs Georgetown HoyasJan 14
- L73-90vs St. John's Red StormJan 10
- W76-72at Villanova WildcatsJan 8
- L54-56at Seton Hall PiratesJan 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 30-7 | - | 18-2 |
| UConn | 34-6 | 1 | 17-3 |
| Villanova | 24-9 | 3 | 15-5 |
| Seton Hall | 21-12 | 8 | 10-10 |
| Creighton | 16-18 | 9 | 9-11 |
| DePaul | 16-16 | 10 | 8-12 |
| Butler | 16-16 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Providence | 15-18 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Marquette | 12-20 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Georgetown | 16-18 | 12 | 6-14 |
| Xavier | 15-18 | 12 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Creighton Bluejays | DePaul Blue Demons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-49 | 28-53 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 14-27 | 5-18 |
| Three-point % | 52 | 28 |
| Free throws | 11-15 | 11-16 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 22 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 20 |
| Assists | 18 | 20 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocks | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 12 | 46 |
| Fouls | 17 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 11 | 11 |
| Time in front | 41 | 47 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half36-37Nik Graves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half39-37Josh Dix makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nik Graves assists)
- 1st Half42-37Josh Dix makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 1st Half42-40CJ Gunn makes 24-foot three point jumper (Layden Blocker assists)
- 2nd Half42-42NJ Benson makes 0-foot alley oop dunk (Brandon Maclin assists)
- 2nd Half44-42Blake Harper makes 11-foot floating jump shot (Jasen Green assists)
- 2nd Half44-44NJ Benson makes layup (RJ Smith assists)
- 2nd Half45-44Blake Harper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-44Hudson Greer makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jasen Green assists)
- 2nd Half48-46NJ Benson makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half49-46Nik Graves makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-46Nik Graves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-47Kruz McClure makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-48Brandon Maclin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-49Brandon Maclin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-51RJ Smith makes layup
- 2nd Half50-52Brandon Maclin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-53Brandon Maclin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-53Blake Harper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-53Blake Harper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-54NJ Benson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-54Austin Swartz makes 25-foot three point jumper (Nik Graves assists)
- 2nd Half55-56NJ Benson makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (CJ Gunn assists)
- 2nd Half56-56Nik Graves makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-56Nik Graves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-56Austin Swartz makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half59-57NJ Benson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-57Austin Swartz makes 27-foot three point jumper (Nik Graves assists)
- 2nd Half62-59Brandon Maclin makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-59Josh Dix makes 29-foot three point jumper (Nik Graves assists)
- 2nd Half65-61NJ Benson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-62NJ Benson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half67-62Austin Swartz makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half67-65CJ Gunn makes 24-foot three point jumper (RJ Smith assists)
- 2nd Half69-65Jasen Green makes layup (Austin Swartz assists)
- 2nd Half69-68Layden Blocker makes 24-foot three point jumper (NJ Benson assists)
- 2nd Half71-68Josh Dix makes 13-foot floating jump shot (Nik Graves assists)
- 2nd Half71-69Brandon Maclin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-70CJ Gunn makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-72Brandon Maclin makes driving layup (Layden Blocker assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours DePaul Blue Demons, below favours Creighton Bluejays.
Venue
- Wintrust ArenaChicago, IL
- Attendance3763
- OfficialsJohn Gaffney, Nathan Farrell, Tommy Morrissey
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