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CHICAGO -- Sophomore Braun Hartfield had the third 20-point game of his career, but it wasn't enough as Youngstown State fell to DePaul Saturday, 89-74.
Hartfield had 23 points in an improved performance over Wednesday's 5 of 15 from the floor against Robert Morris.
Hartfield was 7 of 12 from the floor, 5 of 5 from 3-point range and 4 of 6 from the foul line in the team's fifth straight loss.
Seniors Cameron Morse and Jaylen Benton also reached double figures for the Penguins (2-7) with 11 and 10 points, respectively.
The Penguins also made a season-high 11 3-pointers led by Hartfield's five and two each from Michael Akuchie and Benton.
DePaul (3-4) had five players score in double figures led by Max Strus' 20 points. Tre'Darius McCallum and Marin Maric each had 17 points while Eli Cain scored 15 points and Brandon Cyrus added 12.
The Blue Demons shot 57.6 percent from the field, including 63.3 percent in the first half. DePaul used its size to its advantage scoring 40 points in the paint and also turning 20 YSU turnovers into 27 points.
Next Saturday, YSU continues its six-game road trip by visiting Butler. Tipoff is at noon.