After what coach Jerry Wainwright deemed a “good practice” Monday, Mac Koshwal at last will do what DePaul desperately needs him to do: play in a game.
The 6-foot-10 junior, who averaged 15 points and 13 rebounds in the first three games, has been cleared medically to return Tuesday in the Blue Demons’ game at Florida Gulf Coast after an eight-game absence due to an injured foot.
He’ll inject a stalwart post presence into the Blue Demons’ lineup — just in time for Big East play, which begins Dec.28 at Pittsburgh.
“I know Mac is anxious to get back on the floor in a game situation, and we’re excited to have him back with his scoring and rebounding presence and his leadership,” Wainwright said.
— Brian Hamilton
Kentucky 88, Drexel 44: DeMarcus Cousins and Patrick Patterson scored 18 points apiece and the third-ranked Wildcats (12-0) became the first team in NCAA history to reach the 2,000-win plateau with an 88-44 romp over the visiting Dragons (6-6).
Kansas St. 90, Ark.-Pine Bluff 76: Jacob Pullen had 18 points, Dominique Sutton added 14 and the No. 12 Wildcats (11-1) responded to their highest ranking in 36 years with a win over the visiting Golden Lions (0-10).
Penn St. 76, American 57: Talor Battle scored 16 points as the host Nittany Lions (8-4) won for the third time in four games.
Iowa 82, S. Carolina St. 69: Matt Gatens had 20 points and Jarryd Cole added 19 to lead the host Hawkeyes (5-7) past the Bulldogs (6-3).