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DePaul Blue Demons Defeat Seton Hall Pirates 69-57

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Prudential Center

DePaul Blue Demons 69, Seton Hall Pirates 57, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won DePaul Blue Demons vs Seton Hall Pirates?

DePaul Blue Demons beat Seton Hall Pirates 69-57 at Prudential Center on February 18, 2026.

Who was favored in DePaul Blue Demons vs Seton Hall Pirates?

Seton Hall Pirates were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -360 (about 78% implied). The underdog won.

In a notable matchup, the DePaul Blue Demons triumphed over the Seton Hall Pirates with a final score of 69-57 at the Prudential Center. This victory marks a significant moment for DePaul, who improved their season record to 15-12, while Seton Hall fell to 18-10. The game showcased DePaul's ability to secure a win on the road against a team that had previously beaten them earlier in the season.

Entering this game, Seton Hall had a mixed record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with a current winning streak of two games. Their average scoring during this stretch was 68.3 points per game, while they allowed 68.7 points. Notably, their recent victories included a win against Butler Bulldogs (63-56) and Providence Friars (87-80). However, they had struggled against stronger opponents, suffering losses to Creighton Bluejays (68-69) and Villanova Wildcats (60-72).

On the other side, DePaul also recorded a 4-6 record in their last ten games but entered the contest with a one-game winning streak after defeating Creighton Bluejays (72-71). Their average scoring in this recent stretch was 67.0 points, with an average of 71.1 points allowed. DePaul's recent form included a mix of performances, including a notable win against Seton Hall in their previous meeting (67-60) on January 24, 2026.

The home and away records further highlighted the teams' contrasting performances. Seton Hall had a home record of 3-2 in their last five games, while DePaul struggled on the road with a 0-5 away record in the same timeframe. This game was crucial for both teams, especially for DePaul, who sought to break their away losing streak.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, DePaul now leads the series against Seton Hall with a record of 2-1 over the last three meetings. Their previous encounters included a win for Seton Hall (85-80) in January 2025, followed by two victories for DePaul in 2026.

The injury situation did not appear to be a significant factor in this game, as both teams fielded their key players. The market had set the odds with Seton Hall as 7.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, indicating expectations for a close contest. The total points were set at 129.5, reflecting a belief that scoring would be relatively moderate.

Conditions during the game were typical for an indoor basketball setting, with no adverse weather impacting play. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams battled for crucial conference positioning.

As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed key moments that defined the outcome. Layden Blocker played a pivotal role for DePaul, contributing crucial free throws that extended their lead in the second half. The Blue Demons maintained composure and capitalized on Seton Hall's struggles to score, particularly in the latter stages of the game.

In conclusion, the DePaul Blue Demons' victory over the Seton Hall Pirates highlighted their resilience and ability to perform under pressure. With this win, DePaul not only avenged their earlier loss but also positioned themselves favorably as they move deeper into the season.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsHALL -7.5 129.5 o -108 / u -112 DePaul Blue Demons +285 · Seton Hall Pirates -360

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Leaders

  • PointsAdam Clark19Seton Hall Pirates
  • AssistsAdam Clark5Seton Hall Pirates
  • ReboundsStephon Payne6Seton Hall Pirates
  • PointsNJ Benson21DePaul Blue Demons
  • AssistsLayden Blocker4DePaul Blue Demons
  • ReboundsNJ Benson8DePaul Blue Demons

Recent form

Seton Hall Pirates

Last 10: 4-6Streak W268.3 scored · 68.7 allowed per game3-2 at home

  • W63-56at Butler BulldogsFeb 15
  • W87-80vs Providence FriarsFeb 12
  • L68-69at Creighton BluejaysFeb 7
  • L60-72at Villanova WildcatsFeb 4
  • W69-64vs Marquette Golden EaglesJan 31
  • W86-68vs Xavier MusketeersJan 29
  • L60-67at DePaul Blue DemonsJan 24
  • L60-65at St. John's Red StormJan 21
  • L66-77vs Butler BulldogsJan 17
  • L64-69vs UConn HuskiesJan 14

DePaul Blue Demons

Last 10: 4-6Streak W167 scored · 71.1 allowed per game0-5 away

  • W72-71vs Creighton BluejaysFeb 12
  • 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

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
St. John's30-7-18-2
UConn34-6117-3
Villanova24-9315-5
Seton Hall21-12810-10
Creighton16-1899-11
DePaul16-16108-12
Butler16-16117-13
Providence15-18117-13
Marquette12-20117-13
Georgetown16-18126-14
Xavier15-18126-14

Box score

StatDePaul Blue DemonsSeton Hall Pirates
Field goals22-5321-45
Field goal %4247
Three-pointers6-214-10
Three-point %2940
Free throws19-2611-15
Free throw %7373
Rebounds3522
Offensive rebounds133
Defensive rebounds2219
Assists109
Steals711
Blocks45
Turnovers1315
Team turnovers12
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers2018
Fast-break points02
Points in the paint2828
Fouls1915
Largest lead156
Lead changes1010
Time in front5032

How the scoring went

  1. 1st Half33-30Adam Clark makes layup
  2. 1st Half33-31AJ Staton-McCray makes free throw 1 of 2
  3. 1st Half33-32AJ Staton-McCray makes free throw 2 of 2
  4. 1st Half33-35AJ Staton-McCray makes 26-foot three point jumper (Adam Clark assists)
  5. 2nd Half33-37Adam Clark makes layup
  6. 2nd Half33-39AJ Staton-McCray makes layup (Tajuan Simpkins assists)
  7. 2nd Half34-39Brandon Maclin makes free throw 2 of 2
  8. 2nd Half35-39NJ Benson makes free throw 2 of 2
  9. 2nd Half38-39CJ Gunn makes 24-foot three point jumper (Layden Blocker assists)
  10. 2nd Half38-41Adam Clark makes layup
  11. 2nd Half38-43AJ Staton-McCray makes layup
  12. 2nd Half38-44AJ Staton-McCray makes free throw 1 of 1
  13. 2nd Half41-44CJ Gunn makes 25-foot three point jumper (RJ Smith assists)
  14. 2nd Half42-44CJ Gunn makes free throw 1 of 2
  15. 2nd Half43-44CJ Gunn makes free throw 2 of 2
  16. 2nd Half44-44CJ Gunn makes free throw 1 of 2
  17. 2nd Half47-44Théo Pierre-Justin makes 23-foot three point jumper (Layden Blocker assists)
  18. 2nd Half47-46Trey Parker makes 14-foot jumper
  19. 2nd Half50-46Théo Pierre-Justin makes 23-foot three point jumper (Layden Blocker assists)
  20. 2nd Half51-46Layden Blocker makes free throw 2 of 2
  21. 2nd Half51-48Jacob Dar makes layup (Adam Clark assists)
  22. 2nd Half51-49Tajuan Simpkins makes free throw 1 of 2
  23. 2nd Half51-50Tajuan Simpkins makes free throw 2 of 2
  24. 2nd Half51-51Adam Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
  25. 2nd Half51-52Adam Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
  26. 2nd Half53-52Brandon Maclin makes 12-foot jumper
  27. 2nd Half54-52Brandon Maclin makes free throw 1 of 1
  28. 2nd Half56-52NJ Benson makes layup (Brandon Maclin assists)
  29. 2nd Half57-52NJ Benson makes free throw 1 of 1
  30. 2nd Half59-52NJ Benson makes 0-foot tip in layup
  31. 2nd Half61-52Brandon Maclin makes 9-foot jumper
  32. 2nd Half64-52CJ Gunn makes 24-foot three point jumper (Layden Blocker assists)
  33. 2nd Half65-52Layden Blocker makes free throw 1 of 2
  34. 2nd Half66-52Layden Blocker makes free throw 2 of 2
  35. 2nd Half66-54Adam Clark makes layup
  36. 2nd Half67-54Layden Blocker makes free throw 1 of 2
  37. 2nd Half68-54Layden Blocker makes free throw 2 of 2
  38. 2nd Half69-54NJ Benson makes free throw 2 of 2
  39. 2nd Half69-55Tajuan Simpkins makes free throw 2 of 2
  40. 2nd Half69-57Tajuan Simpkins makes layup

Win probability

Above the line favours Seton Hall Pirates, below favours DePaul Blue Demons.

Venue

  • Prudential CenterNewark, NJ
  • Attendance6770
  • OfficialsPat Driscoll, Matt Potter, Greg Evans

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