UC Bearcats keep a 23-point lead late UC's lead has reached 27, but the Blue Demons get a timeout after back-to-back hoops. Five in double figures for UC, three for DePaul. UC shooting 48% to DePaul's 40%.

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Brooks had 17 points in the second half — and a team-high 22 overall — to go with nine rebounds and three assists to pace the Bulldogs (15-19), while Finley Bizjack added 16 points, three assists and two steals as four Butler players scored in double-figures.