Led by Layden Blocker's 20 points, the DePaul Blue Demons defeated the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 84-47

CHICAGO -- Layden Blocker scored 20 points as DePaul beat Alabama A & M 84-47 on Monday night.

Blocker shot 4 for 7 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Blue Demons (3-0). Kahmare Holmes added 15 points while shooting 4 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line while he also had six rebounds. Koree Cotton had 13 points and shot 5 for 11, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc.

James Graham led the Bulldogs (2-1) in scoring, finishing with 18 points, two steals and two blocks. Stephaun Walker added 11 points and eight rebounds for Alabama A & M. Sami Pissis finished with 10 points, four assists and two steals.

DePaul took the lead with 13:01 left in the first half and did not trail again. Blocker led the team in scoring with eight points in the first half to help put them up 37-27 at the break. DePaul pulled away with a 17-3 run in the second half.