The Golden Eagles (6-13, 1-7) looked the best they've looked all season in the first half, but that was erased by a 14-0 run by the Blue Demons to start the second.

Most things were totally fine at halftime, and then the Golden Eagles just forgot to care for the final 20 minutes.

CHICAGO -- CJ Gunn's 31 points led DePaul over Marquette 80-75 on Friday.

CJ Gunn spearheaded a dominant second-half display to help DePaul get its first win over Marquette in nearly four years as the Blue Demons downed the Golden Eagles 80-75 on Friday in Chicago.

MU sophomore Damarius Owens showed off his tantalizing physical tools in the first eight minutes of the game. He had two monster dunks as the Golden Eagles took a 20-10 lead at the 11:57 mark of the first half. DePaul took a 4-2 lead after the first minute, but MU had an answer thanks to Nigel James Jr.

Chase Ross has played through a lot of injuries during his four seasons with the Golden Eagles, and this one is no different.

Marquette hosts the Georgetown Hoyas after Lee Volker scored 20 points in Marquette's 64-61 loss to the Seton Hall Pirates.

Marquette visits the DePaul Blue Demons after Chase Ross scored 20 points in the Golden Eagles' 92-68 loss to the St. John's Red Storm