DePaul tops Caldwell by 30 in only exhibition game
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Jan 7, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; DePaul Blue Demons guard Aaron Simpson (15) dribbles against the Creighton Bluejays at CenturyLink Center Omaha. DePaul defeated Creighton 70-60. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Aaron Simpson had 12 points off the bench for the Blue Demons. Steven Branscombe Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
DePaul ran away in its only exhibition game of the season, defeating Division II Caldwell University (New Jersey), 82-52, on Saturday afternoon at McGrath-Phillips Arena.
Tommy Hamilton IV led the Blue Demons with a team-high 13 points and seven rebounds. Aaron Simpson provided a spark off the bench, adding 12 points and grabbing eight boards.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}DePaul was without Myke Henry, as he was sidelined with a shoulder injury. Henry was second on the team in scoring last season at 12.0 points per game.
DePaul opens the regular season on Saturday against Western Michigan.