DePue was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 70-44 to the Illinois Math & Science Academy Titans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Little Giants of the 62-51 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
Despite the loss, DePue still got an impressive performance from Vance Hayes, who posted 25 points. That was a full 56.8% of DePue's points, marking the third time in a row he's had more than a third of the team's points.
DePue's loss dropped their record down to 2-18. As for Illinois Math & Science Academy, they moved to 5-11 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
DePue wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 60-49 defeat against Leland on the 31st. Illinois Math & Science Academy has also already played their next game, a 95-65 loss against Southland College Prep on the 27th.
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