CHICAGO — In an exciting matchup on Tuesday evening, Jacob Meyer contributed significantly to DePaul’s victory over Eastern Illinois with a solid performance that included 16 points.
Meyer’s game also featured five rebounds, helping the Blue Demons secure a 78-69 win, improving their record to 5-0 this season.
Troy D’Amico supported the effort with 14 points, showcasing his shooting prowess by hitting 2 out of 4 attempts from three-point range and achieving an impressive 8 of 9 success rate from the free-throw line.
Isaiah Rivera added 12 points, despite encountering challenges with his shooting, going 5 for 14 overall and 2 for 8 from beyond the arc.

On the other side, Eastern Illinois’ performance was highlighted by Kooper Jacobi, who led the Panthers with 22 points along with eight rebounds.
Nakyel Shelton also made a notable contribution, adding 17 points and securing seven rebounds.
Zion Fruster rounded out the scoring for the Panthers with 12 points.

DePaul entered halftime with a narrow lead of 29-25, where Meyer emerged as their leading scorer with 10 points before the break.
The pivotal moment of the game came with 16:49 left in the second half when David Skogman’s three-pointer allowed DePaul to seize a permanent lead, bringing the score to 37-36.
This transition marked a turning point that ultimately shaped the outcome of the match as DePaul maintained control until the final whistle.