About Denver
• The Pioneers are averaging 66.3 points per game in 2018-19.
• Denver is holding opponents to 71.3 points per contest this season, fifth in the Summit League.
• DU is shooting 45.5 percent from the field on the year, fifth in the in Summit League.
• Denver is hitting 3s at a good rate, ranking third in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 38.3.
• The Pioneers are limiting their foes to 44.9 percent shooting on the year.
• The Crimson and Gold are knocking down 7.3 3s per game.
• The Pioneers are handing out 11.4 assists per game in 2018-19.
• Senior Ronnie Harrell Jr. leads the team in scoring at 14.9 points per game, eighth highest in the Summit League.
• Harrell Jr. has been a playmaker, handing out 2.9 assists per game, 10th in the Summit League.
• Donoven Carlisle is the team's leading rebounder, pulling down 6.3 boards a night, eighth highest in the Summit League.
• Joe Rosga ranks first on the team in 3s made per game with a 3.0 average.

About Utah Valley
• The Wolverines are currently 5-3 on the season.
• Utah Valley is averaging 73.1 points per contest in 2018-19, fifth in the WAC.
• UVU gives up 70.9 points a night, good for fifth in the WAC.
• The Wolverines are knocking down 46.1 percent of their shots this season, second in the WAC.
• Utah Valley has held teams to tough shots, as foes are shooting 42.0 percent against them this year, second in the WAC.
• UVU is averaging 15.1 assists per game, first in the WAC.
• The Wolverines are making 8.3 3s a game this season, tied for second in the WAC.
• Jake Toolson is the team leader in scoring, putting up 15.4 points a game, fourth in the WAC.
• Connor Toolson is second on the team in scoring, averaging 13.9 points a contest. 
• Baylee Steele has been a force on the glass, pulling down 8.9 rebounds, first in the WAC.

It's a Showdown
• This game is part of the Summit League/WAC Challenge this year.
• WAC holds a 2-1 lead over the Summit League so far.
• Matchups are listed below for 2018

Nov. 6 Grand Canyon at South Dakota State W, 79-74
Nov. 6 North Dakota State at NM State L, 73-56
Nov. 13 California Baptist at Oral Roberts L, 70-69
Dec. 1 Kansas City at Purdue Fort Wayne 2 p.m. ET
Dec. 1 CSU Bakersfield at South Dakota 3:30 p.m. CT
Dec. 1 Denver at Utah Valley 7 p.m. MT
Dec. 5 North Dakota at UT Rio Grande Valley 7 p.m. CT
Dec. 6 Omaha at Seattle U 7 p.m. PT
Dec. 20 Chicago State at Western Illinois 2 p.m. CT

All Day
• Murkey has been finding his groove on the offensive end the last three games.
• The junior is averaging 19.0 points per game during that stretch.
• Murkey has been efficient with his shooting, going 22-for-34 (64.7 percent) from the field.
• Murkey highlighted his recent offensive outburst with a career-high 31 points against Northern Colorado on Nov. 28.
• He has also been effective on the glass, grabbing 6.7 rebounds.

The Long Ranger
• DU has at least one 3-pointer in 381 straight games, dating back to Feb. 2, 2006.

TOGETHER 4 COLORADO TOY DRIVE
The Pioneers have partnered with CBS4 for the Together 4 Colorado Toy Drive to support the Denver community during the holiday season. Beginning Nov. 17, there will be toy drops at every Denver Athletics and Newman Center event thru Dec. 19. Additionally, there will be a Community Shop 'n Drop on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., hosted by the Denver Cheerleading squad at the circle drive on the north side of the Ritchie Center.
 
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