Providence Tops DePaul in Overtime to Open Big East Play

DePaul's late-game struggles extend its conference losing streak to 33 games as Providence secures a 70-63 road victory.

Providence rallied from an eight-point deficit with under four minutes left in regulation to defeat DePaul 70-63 in overtime in their Big East opener.
Bensley Joseph led Providence with 20 points and seven assists, while Bryce Hopkins added a 19-point, 10-rebound double-double.
DePaul's David Skogman scored a game-high 22 points, including six three-pointers, but the team shot just 32.8% from the field overall.
The loss marks DePaul's 33rd consecutive regular-season conference defeat, a streak dating back to January 2023.
Providence has now won six straight road games against DePaul, maintaining dominance in their head-to-head series.