Alabama A&M fell to DePaul 84-47 in Chicago after a competitive first half gave way to a decisive Blue Demons run. James Graham led the Bulldogs with 18 points, but DePaul’s 13-0 burst early in the second half widened the gap beyond reach.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: DePaul 84, Alabama A&M 47.
  • Graham scored 18 points; Stephaun Walker added 11 and Sami Pissis had 10.
  • DePaul outscored Alabama A&M 47-20 in the second half.
  • Records: DePaul 3-0; Alabama A&M 2-1.
What's Next

Alabama A&M returns home Thursday to host West Florida in the Bulldog Bash. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at the AAMU Event Center, with the game streaming on SWAC TV.

Bottom Line

The Bulldogs showed they could stay within striking distance, but DePaul’s second-half surge exposed how quickly the game can get away without a sustained defensive response.