About Denver: The Pioneers come into Thursday's game with a 10-9 overall record and 2-4 in Summit League play. Denver fell at IUPUI on the road, 76-61 on Jan. 16, 2016. The Crimson and Gold are led by Nate Engesser, who is averaging 13.1 points a game. Joe Rosga is averaging 12.2 points, while Marcus Byrd is adding 8.9 points and C.J. Bobbitt is leading the team in rebounding with 4.2 a game. DU has seven players averaging over 20 minutes per game. Denver was picked to finish eighth in the Summit League by league coaches, media and SIDs.

About Omaha: Omaha comes into Thursday's contest with a 12-7 overall record and a 4-1 mark in Summit League games. The Mavericks dropped their first league game in their last game at home against IPFW, 106-101 in overtime.The Mavericks are currently third (as of Jan. 19) in the country in scoring with 85.9 points a game. Omaha is led by Devin Patterson who is averaging 18.1 points a game. Jake White adds 16.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per contest. Tre'Shawn Thurman chips in 14.7 points and 7.4 rebounds a game, while Tra-Deon Hollins scores 11.4 points, dishes 6.0 assists and averages 4.3 steals a game. Omaha was picked to finish seventh in the Summit League by league coaches, media and SIDs.

The Match-up: This is the eighth meeting between the teams. Denver holds a 6-1 advantage in the series. The teams split last year's two games with each team winning on its home floor. DU defeated Omaha 88-74 on Feb. 7, 2015 at Magness Arena.

Broadcast Info: Thursday's game will air on Mile High Sports Radio AM 1340 with Raj Sharan calling all the Pioneer play-by-play action. The game can also be streamed via video and audio on Pioneer Vision. For information on how to subscribe to Pioneer Vision please visit DenverPioneers.com.

Nifty Nate: Senior Nate Engesser is averaging 13.1 points a game on 54.1 percent shooting from the field and 46.6 percent from behind the arc. The senior made his first start of the season at Western Illinois on Jan. 14, 2016. Engesser has tied his career high twice this season on Nov. 15, 2015 against Lipscomb and Dec. 13, 2015 against Weber State scoring 26 points. The senior has three games this season where he has drained six 3-pointers. Engesser knocked down a career-high seven 3-pointers against Belmont on Nov. 26, 2014. Engesser set career highs in assists (6) and steals (3) vs. Western Illinois on Jan 14, 2015. He tied his career high in assists by dishing out six against Omaha on Feb. 7, 2015 and steals (3) at Santa Clara. Engesser grabbed a career-high seven rebounds at Western Illinois on Feb. 21, 2015.

Byrd's Eye View: Redshirt senior Marcus Byrd is averaging 8.9 points on 48.0 percent shooting from the field and 3.1 rebounds a game. Byrd dished out a career-high eight assists against Lipscomb on Nov. 15, 2015. Byrd played a career-high 40 minutes at IPFW on Jan. 8, 2015. Byrd played in his 100th career game at San Diego on Dec. 9, 2015.

The Long Ranger: The Pioneers have at least one 3-pointer in 304 straight games, dating back to Feb. 2, 2006.

Jumping Joe: Freshman Joe Rosga started his first college game of his career against Milwaukee and played a team-high 36 minutes, while scoring nine points. Rosga dropped in a season-high 23 points against Eastern Washington on Dec. 20, 2015. The freshman had a season-best five assists vs. IPFW on Jan. 9, 2016. Rosga set a career best with four steals on Dec. 13, 2015 against Weber State. Rosga is averaging 12.2 points, 2.4 assists and 2.6 rebounds on the season.