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No. 15 Xavier rallies to beat DePaul, reach Big East semis

Jack Nunge had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Colby Jones scored 22 and No. 15 Xavier needed a late comeback to beat DePaul 89-84 in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DePaul edges Seton Hall in wild finish 66-65

Umoja Gibson made three free throws with 3.9 seconds left and Nick Ongenda blocked a layup at the buzzer to give DePaul a 66-65 win over Seton Hall on Wednesday in the first round...

MARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Folk hero status Ongenda notched 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 66-65 win over Seton Hall.

Impact Ongenda blocked Seton Hall's game-winning, buzzer-beating layup attempt. His impact cannot be overstated, as DePaul has looked revived since Ongenda returned from a serious wrist injury. He's averaging 12.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.3 steals and a whopping 4.6 blocks per game over seven contests this season.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creighton knocks off DePaul 84-70

Led by Trey Alexander's 21 points, the Creighton Bluejays defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 84-70

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 14 UConn routs DePaul 88-59 in Huskies' final home game

Adama Sanogo scored 26 points to lead five UConn players in double figures and the 14th-ranked Huskies closed out their home schedule in emphatic style with an 88-59 win over skidd...

MARCH 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Huge game in narrow defeat Ongenda logged 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 FT), 12 rebounds, five blocks and three steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 90-84 loss to Marquette.

Impact Ongenda has been on a tear since returning from a wrist injury that shelved him for DePaul's first 25 games. Ongenda's monster double-double nearly fueled a comeback-win over No.10 ranked Marquette. The senior is averaging 9.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.5 steals and an astounding 5.8 blocks in four games this season.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defense compensates shooting Ongenda provided five points (2-11 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal over 21 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 82-68 loss to Xavier.

Impact Ongenda's eight defensive rebounds and four blocks somewhat compensated for the 18.2 field goal percentage he logged Saturday. Fortunately for him, he is expected to receive multiple opportunities at tuning his mistakes, especially if Yor Anei (hamstring) sits out like he did Saturday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In starting lineup Ongenda will start at center in Saturday's game at Xavier.

Impact Ongenda will replace Yor Anei (hamstring) in the starting lneup. It is just his second game of the year after being sidelined all season prior due to a wrist injury. He played 27 minutes in his season debut and recorded 11 points, six rebounds, two steals and a remarkable eight blocks.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

St. John's outlasts DePaul in double-overtime 92-83

Dylan Addae-Wusu had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Joel Soriano added 21 points and 16 boards and St. John’s beat DePaul 92-83 in double-overtime

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eight blocks in season debut Ongenda (wrist) played 28 minutes and had 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two steals and eight blocks during Tuesday's loss to St. John's.

Impact Ongenda finally made his 2022-23 debut after dealing with a wrist injury, and he had a major impact at both ends of the floor. He averaged 8.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 23.9 minutes for DePaul last season, so he should play a significant role down the stretch now that he's healthy.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Tuesday Ongenda (wrist) is warming up ahead of Tuesday's tilt against St. John's, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ongenda has been sidelined all season with a wrist injury. He has not officially been announced as available Tuesday, but his presence in warmups indicates he could be trending in that direction. If he does ultimately get the green light, he would presumably be eased back into the swing of things.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab Ongenda (wrist) had his cast removed and began rehab, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ongenda continues to make steps towards returning this season after starting rehab on his injured wrist this week. The senior big man will need a couple weeks of rehab before being able to return.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Awaiting further evaluation Ogenda (wrist) was set to be evaluated earlier this week, Thomas Gorski of The Depaulia reports.

Impact Ogenda started 27 of 30 possible games a season ago, but has yet to appear in the 2022-23 season after undergoing wrist surgery in early-December. He's currently at the early end of the originally-established 8-to-10 week timetable, but likely needs some time to practice before being game-ready, and there hasn't been any update on the alleged early-week evaluation. The only, vague report that has been released suggests Ogenda's last check-up didn't go as well as anticipated, which could extend his timetable. The 6-10 senior could create a formidable tandem with fellow 6-10 senior Yor Anei in the post for the Blue Demons, but expectations should be tempered until an additional update on his health is provided.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Friday Ongenda (hand) won't play in Friday's game versus Texas A&M, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ongenda has yet to make his season debut due to a hand injury. Ongedna's next opportunity to play will be next Wednesday's game versus Samford.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out across tournament DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield said Ongenda (hand) is out across the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Ongenda must sit out DePaul's game Friday, and Sunday if the Blue Demons defeat Santa Clara two days before then. He will try to return when they host Texas A&M on Nov. 25. Yor Anei averaged 6.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.7 blocks across his last three games started in place of Ongenda.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Minnesota DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield said Ongenda (hand) is out Monday at Minnesota, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Ongenda will have sat out the Blue Demons' first three games of their 2022-23 season. They play again Friday at Santa Clara. Yor Anei is expected to be the Blue Demons' starting center, like he was Nov. 7 and 11.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Ongenda (hand) will not be available for Friday's game versus Western Illinois, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ongenda will remain sidelined through Friday due to a hand injury and will hope to return Nov. 14 in a road matchup against Minnesota. The 6-11 senior started 27 games a season ago for the Blue Demons and figures to regain a starting role once he's ready to return. Yor Anei should get the start again in Ongenda's absence.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed with starting five Ongenda (undisclosed) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Loyola (MD), 247Sports.comreports.

Impact Ongenda was unable to participate in pregame warmups, so it would appear he's been ruled out for the season opener. Assuming he's unavailable to go, look for Yor Anei to take on a larger workload at center for the Blue Demons.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Monday Ongenda (wrist) isn't warming up ahead of Monday's game against Loyola Maryland, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ongenda was deemed questionable ahead of Monday's regular-season opener, but he had a bandage on his left wrist ahead of the game and will likely be unavailable. Assuming that's the case, Yor Anei is a candidate to see additional work at center.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE