This momentum carried through the first five minutes of the game, as the Hoyas created successful opportunities from the pick and roll. At the 10:52 mark, senior center Vince Iwuchukwu was forced to collapse on a drive from DePaul guard Brandon Maclin, leaving center Fabián Flores wide open for an alley-oop under the basket. The Hoyas headed to the locker room up 34-24 with 20 minutes of basketball left to play. After Abraham converted on his second free throw with 9:22 left in the game, the Hoyas were up 55-42, their largest lead of the game. After the game, Cooley said Mulready’s impact and dedication to the team were essential to the Hoyas’ win.