About Denver: The Pioneers come into Wednesday's contest 2-1 after defeating Coppin State 80-54 on Sunday Nov. 23. Senior guard Cam Griffin is leading the way averaging 15 points, 9.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists a game. Senior Brett Olson is averaging 11.7 points, 4.3 rebounds a game and 4.0 assists. Denver was selected to finish second in the Summit League by league head coaches, SID's and members of the media.

About Belmont: The Bruins come into Wednesday afternoons contest winners of four straight games after dropping their season opener at Wright State. Victories at Lipscomb, vs. Trevecca Nazarene, at Western Kentucky and vs. Lipscomb have Belmont at 4-1. The Bruins are coming off a 26-win season and an appearance in the NIT, which saw them make the quarterfinals. Since the inaugural 2003-04 season, Belmont is 125-21 (.856) at the Curb Event Center. Belmont is led by guard Craig Bradshaw who is averaging 17.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. Forward Evan Bradds comes into the contest averaging 15.8 points on 68.2 percent shooting, 6.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists a game. The Bruins were picked as the East Division favorites in the Ohio Valley Conference and second overall behind West Division pick Murray State.