CHICAGO -- - N.J. Benson's 26 points helped DePaul defeat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 76-72 on Saturday night.

Benson added nine rebounds for the Blue Demons (6-3). Kruz McClure scored 17 points while going 4 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 7 for 8 from the free-throw line. CJ Gunn had 12 points and shot 3 for 9 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line.

The Golden Lions (1-9) were led by Quion Williams , who posted 27 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. UAPB also got 19 points and nine rebounds from Milhan Charles . Jaquan Scott had 11 points.

McClure scored DePaul's last seven points as they finished off a four-point victory.

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