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University of Denver Athletics

Jase Townsend

Men's Basketball Chris Smith

Denver plays host to Western Colorado on Saturday

Tip is set for 1 p.m. in Hamilton Gymnasium

Last Time Out
• The Pioneers lost at No. 17 Utah State on Tuesday, 97-56.
• Denver was led by 14 points from Ade Murkey, his second game this season in double figures.
• David Nzekwesi had a season-high 12 points in the game. 
• Roscoe Eastmond chipped in with eight points off the bench on 4-for-6 shooting.
• Ray Kowalski made his DU debut, recording six points in 12 minutes of action.

About Denver
• The Pioneers are averaging 64.3 points per game in 2019-20.
• DU is shooting 43.3 percent from the field this year, fifth in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers rank third in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 36.7 percent on the year, second in the Summit League.
• The Crimson and Gold are knocking down 6.0 3s per game. 
• Denver is holding teams to 34.2 percent from deep, fourth in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers rank second in the Summit League in blocked shots, sending back 4.0 per night. 
• Murkey ranks 17th in the Summit League in scoring, averaging 13.7 points per game in 2019-20.
• Murkey ranks second in the Summit League in blocks per game, sending back 1.7 per night.
• Joseph Lanzi rank ranks tied for ninth in the Summit League in 3s made, averaging 2.0 per game.

About Western Colorado
• The Mountaineers are 0-2 on the year.
• Western Colorado is averaging 71.5 points per game, 12th in the RMAC.
• The Mountaineers are allowing 105.0 points per game, last in the RMAC.
• Western Colorado is shooting 39.2 percent from the field, 14th in the RMAC.
• The Mountaineers are shooting 3s at a 32.7 percent clip, 11th in the RMAC.
• Western Colorado is last in the RMAC in steals, averaging 3.0 per game this year.
• Josh Tomasi leads Western Colorado in scoring with a 16.5 average, good for 11th in the RMAC. 
• Tomasi has been good on the boards, grabbing 7.0 rebounds a night, 13th in the RMAC.

The Long Ranger
• DU has at least one 3-pointer in 407 straight games, dating back to Feb. 2, 2006.

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Players Mentioned

Joseph Lanzi

#10 Joseph Lanzi

Guard
6' 5"
Freshman
Ade Murkey

#0 Ade Murkey

Guard
6' 5"
Junior
David Nzekwesi

#1 David Nzekwesi

Forward
6' 9"
Freshman
Roscoe Eastmond

#2 Roscoe Eastmond

Guard
5' 9"
Freshman
Ray  Kowalski

#5 Ray Kowalski

Guard
6' 3"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Joseph Lanzi

#10 Joseph Lanzi

6' 5"
Freshman
Guard
Ade Murkey

#0 Ade Murkey

6' 5"
Junior
Guard
David Nzekwesi

#1 David Nzekwesi

6' 9"
Freshman
Forward
Roscoe Eastmond

#2 Roscoe Eastmond

5' 9"
Freshman
Guard
Ray  Kowalski

#5 Ray Kowalski

6' 3"
Junior
Guard