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DePaul Picks Up First Win At Wintrust Arena

CHICAGO (AP) -- Tre'Darius McCallum had 17 points and six rebounds to help DePaul pick up its first win in its new Wintrust Arena, beating Delaware State, 81-57, on Monday night.

DePaul (1-1) fell to No. 14 Notre Dame 72-58 in Wintrust on Saturday, but took an early lead to roll over the Hornets (1-1) Monday night.  The Blue Demons never trailed, leading 15-3 at the 12:19 mark and taking a 35-21 lead into the locker room. Delaware State made a run to close to 53-41 midway in the second period. DePaul's Eli Cain, who had 11 points, drove for a layup to start an 11-2 run and the Blue Demons coasted home.

McCallum, who was 7 of 12 from the floor, nailed 3 of 5 from long range. Max Strus added 15 points, hitting 6 of 8 field goals.

Kobe Gantz led the Hornets with 21 points and 10 rebounds.

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