Rivera scores 19 in undefeated DePaul’s 89-70 victory over Valparaiso

Posted November 29, 2024 5:09 pm

Associated Press

Isaiah Rivera's 19 points helped DePaul defeat Valparaiso 89-70 on Friday.

Rivera shot 7 of 10 from the field, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line for the Blue Demons (7-0). Jacob Meyer scored 12 points and added 7 rebounds. CJ Gunn shot 5 for 9, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.

Cooper Schwieger led the way for the Beacons (4-3) with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Darius DeAveiro added 13 points and 5 assists for Valparaiso. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro and All Wright added 10 points apiece.

DePaul took the lead with 15:35 left in the first half and never looked back. Rivera led with 13 points in the first half to help put DePaul up 42-29 at the break. DePaul extended its lead to 58-40 during the second half, fueled by a 7-0 scoring run. JJ Traynor scored a team-high eight points for the Blue Demons in the second half.

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