Associated Press - November 20, 2009 8:44 PM ET

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) - Jeremiah Kelly had a career-high 18 points and eight rebounds and DePaul closed with a 20-6 run to beat Northern Iowa 60-52 on Friday in the first round of the Paradise Jam.

Mac Koshwal added 12 points and 19 rebounds to help the Blue Demons (2-0) advance to the semifinals Sunday against No. 10 Tennessee, a 105-66 winner over East Carolina.

Ali Farokhmanesh led Northern Iowa (1-1) with 12 points. The Panthers will play East Carolina on Saturday.

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