Layden Blocker scored a team-high 18 points on Friday, helping DePaul post a 75-61 victory over Georgia Tech in the Emerald Coast Classic semifinals in Niceville, Fla.

Brandon Maclin added 16 points, while NJ Benson totaled nine points and nine rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-2), who outscored Georgia Tech 50-29 in the second half in their first nonconference win over a power conference team since beating Louisville in December 2023. RJ Smith chipped in nine points off the bench in the win.

Reserve Akai Fleming led Georgia Tech (5-2) with 13 points, followed by Mouhamed Sylla's 10. Kam Craft and Jaeden Mustaf each put up nine points, while Lamar Washington had a game-high seven assists in the loss.

DePaul will face LSU in the tournament final on Friday. Georgia Tech will oppose Drake in

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