In a strong showing on Thursday night, Isaiah Rivera contributed significantly to DePaul’s victory with 17 points, leading the Blue Demons to a 92-59 triumph over Prairie View A&M.
Rivera had an impressive shooting night, hitting 5 of 9 shots from the field, with a standout performance from beyond the arc, where he made 3 out of 7 attempts. He was also perfect at the free-throw line, sinking all four attempts.
In addition to Rivera’s offense, N.J. Benson added 15 points and dominated on the boards with nine rebounds, while Jacob Meyer chipped in 13 points, going 3 of 10 from the floor and converting 6 of 8 free throws despite struggling from three-point territory (1 of 4).
On the other side, Prairie View A&M was led by Nick Anderson, who scored 20 points, secured seven rebounds, and recorded three steals for the Panthers, who now hold a 1-1 record.
The Panthers also received contributions from Orlando Horton Jr., who finished with 13 points, while Zaakir Sawyer added seven points and two steals.
DePaul asserted their dominance early in the game, with Benson leading the scoring in the first half, netting 11 points and helping his team establish a commanding lead of 45-20 by halftime.
This decisive win puts DePaul at a perfect 2-0 record, showcasing the team’s offensive firepower and defensive resilience early in the season.