Eastern looks to pick up its first road win of the season Friday when the Panthers travel to DePaul. The Blue Demons are trying to get their first win before they travel to the Maui Invitational next week.

DePaul’s home opener comes after two disappointing road losses to Bradley and Northwestern.

The Blue Demons are only averaging 48.5 points per game, which includes a 49-39 loss Tuesday at Northwestern.

The Blue Demons (0-2) are led by senior guard Sammy Mejia, who scored 19 points on eight of 11 shooting from the field two years ago leading DePaul to a narrow 53-51 victory against Eastern in the Panthers’ 2004-05 season opener.

Eastern’s only player averaging double-figures is forward Bobby Catchings. The Naperville native is scoring 14.2 points per game and shooting 51 percent from the field and 60 percent from beyond the arc.

The Panthers (1-3) are only allowing 60 points per game and forcing 17 turnovers per game.

The Blue Demons have won all eight meetings in the series, with seven of the eight wins being by 14 points or more.