Dec. 1, 2017
Denver (3-4) |  | Air FoRCE (3-3) |
About Denver
• The Pioneers are averaging 73.1 points per game in 2017-18.
• Denver is shooting 46.1 percent from the field, which ranks third in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers are limiting their foes to 39.5 percent shooting this year, third lowest in the Summit League.
• DU has stopped teams from being effective from deep against them, holding opponents to just 30 percent shooting from 3 this year, second best in the Summit League.
• Denver knocks down 6.6 3s a game this season.
• The Pioneers are connecting from beyond the arc at a 37.1 percent clip, good for fourth in the Summit League.
• DU is outrebounding its opponents by 9.0 a game, first in the Summit League and 28th in the NCAA.
• Denver is handing out 13.4 assists per game in 2017-18.
• Daniel Amigo leads the team in scoring, putting up 17.6 points a night for DU, that also ranks fifth in the Summit League.
• Amigo also is averaging a team-high 8.3 rebounds on the season, second in the Summit League.
• Amigo ranks second in the Summit League in field-goal percentage at 56.0 percent.
• Amigo has been dominant so far this year, racking up four double-doubles, the most in the Summit League and 14th most in the NCAA.
• Joe Rosga is right behind Amigo in scoring, putting up 17.0 points a game, sixth in the Summit League.
• Rosga ranks eighth in the Summit League in 3s made per game, knocking down 2.3 a contest.
• Rosga has been automatic from the foul line this year, making 90.7 percent of his free throws, the highest percentage in the Summit League.
About Air Force
• The Falcons are currently 3-3 on the season.
• Air Force is averaging 69.8 points per contest in 2017-18, last in the Mountain West.
• AF gives up 70.2 points a night, good for seventh lowest in the Mountain West.
• The Falcons are knocking down 40.7 percent of their shots this season, which ranks last in the Mountain West.
• Air Force has struggled at holding teams to tough shots, as foes are shooting 45.5 percent against them this year, 10th in the Mountain West.
• AF is averaging 14.5 assists per game.
• The Falcons are making 8.2 3s a game in 2017-18, good for sixth in the Mountain West.
• Ryan Manning is the team's leading scorer, putting up 13.3 points a night.
• Manning is also the team's leading rebounder, pulling down 4.8 a night.
• Trevor Lyons is second on the team in scoring, averaging 11.0 points.
The Long Ranger
• DU has at least one 3-pointer in 352 straight games, dating back to Feb. 2, 2006.
Parking Advisory
Fans attending the Hilltoppers Swimming meet or the men's basketball game against Air Force are encouraged to arrive early, car pool or use public transportation as parking will be limited Saturday afternoon.
Saturday's Schedule
8:30 a.m. - Pioneer Open - Session I - El Pomar Natatorium
1 p.m. - Denver Men's Basketball vs. Air Force - Magness Arena | Tickets
1 p.m. - Pioneer Open - Session II - El Pomar Natatorium
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Student-Athlete Alumni Giving Challenge:
In 2017-18, the University of Denver is holding an alumni giving challenge in an effort to increase student-athlete alumni participation in the Denver Athletics Annual Fund. The sport program with the highest percentage of alumni participation will receive an additional $10,000 of support through the generosity of an anonymous donor. Former student-athletes can make a gift online, by calling 303-871-2388 during normal business hours or by sending a check to:
Athletics Development Office
Attn: Kaley Rickert
2201 E. Asbury Avenue
Denver, CO 80208
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