DePaul Sweeps Marquette in Big East Matchup

Blue Demons continue their late-season surge with a road victory over the Golden Eagles.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Brandon Maclin scored 18 points to lead DePaul to a 62-51 victory over Marquette on Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee. It was the fourth win in five games for DePaul (16-13, 8-10 Big East), who also got 10 points and a game-high 16 rebounds from NJ Benson. Marquette (10-19, 5-13 Big East) was led by Nigel James Jr. with 14 points and seven rebounds, while Chase Ross added 12 points despite battling a shoulder injury.

Why it matters

This victory continues DePaul's late-season surge, as they have now won 8 Big East games for the first time since 2006-07. The win also marks the first time DePaul has swept the regular-season series against Marquette since the 1990-91 season, highlighting the growing rivalry between the two local programs.

The details

DePaul ended the first half on a 21-1 run, holding Marquette without a field goal for the final 7:38 of the half. The Golden Eagles struggled mightily in the first half, going 0-for-10 from 3-point range and just 5-for-22 (22.7%) from the floor. Marquette did mount a second-half comeback, cutting the deficit to as little as 3 points, but DePaul held on for the victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday afternoon, March 1, 2026 in Milwaukee.
  • DePaul ended the first half on a 21-1 run.

The players

Brandon Maclin

The leading scorer for DePaul, pouring in 18 points in the victory.

NJ Benson

Recorded a double-double for DePaul with 10 points and a game-high 16 rebounds.

Nigel James Jr.

Led Marquette with 14 points and 7 rebounds in the losing effort.

Chase Ross

Marquette guard who added 12 points while battling through a shoulder injury.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big win for us as we continue to make a late-season push. The guys really stepped up and played hard on both ends of the floor.”

— Brandon Maclin (kmjnow.com)

What’s next

DePaul will look to build on this victory as they continue their Big East schedule, while Marquette will try to regroup and finish the season strong.

The takeaway

DePaul's sweep of Marquette marks a significant milestone in the program's resurgence, as they have now won 8 Big East games for the first time in nearly 20 years. The Blue Demons' late-season surge shows they are a team on the rise in the conference.