Tuesday, December 10
Denver, Colo.
7 PM MT
University of Denver
vs
New Mexico State
Photo by: Timothy Nwachukwu/Clarkson Creative Photography
Pioneers Play Host to Aggies
12/9/2019 3:18:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Game set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. on Altitude 2
Last Time Out
• Denver dropped a hard-fought contest at UCLA on Dec. 8, losing 81-62 in Pauley Pavilion.
• Ade Murkey led the Pioneers with a team-high 18 points, his fourth straight game scoring at least 15.
• Jase Townsend added 10 points.
• DU tied a season high with seven made 3s.
About Denver
• The Pioneers are averaging 62.3 points per game in 2019-20.
• DU is shooting 42.6 percent from the field this year.
• DU has been limiting teams to 45.2 percent shooting.
• Denver is holding teams to 27.0 percent from deep, first in the Summit League and 19th in all of the NCAA.
• The Crimson and Gold have been active in the passing lanes, ranking third in the Summit League in steals per game as a team with a 6.3 average.
• DU has been good this season at forcing teams into turnovers, ranking third in the Summit League with a 13.7 average.
• Murkey ranks 16th in the Summit League in scoring, averaging 12.8 points per game in 2019-20.
• Roscoe Eastmond ranks ninth in the Summit League in assists per game, handing out 2.9 per game.
• David Nzekwesi sits sixth in the Summit League in blocks per game with a 0.9 average.
• Joseph Lanzi ranks ninth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at a 44.7 percent clip.
About New Mexico State
• The Aggies are 5-5 on the year.
• New Mexico State is averaging 67.1 points per game, seventh in the WAC.
• NMSU is allowing 63.7 points per game, third in the WAC.
• The Aggies are shooting 42.0 percent from the field, seventh in the WAC.
• New Mexico State is shooting 3s at a 29.2 percent clip, sixth in the WAC.
• NMSU is third in the WAC in assists per game, averaging 12.2 this year.
• The Aggies rank eighth in the WAC in free-throw percentage, knocking them down at a 68.4.percent clip
The Long Ranger
• DU has at least one 3-pointer in 414 straight games, dating back to Feb. 2, 2006.
TICKETS:
For all Denver Athletics ticket inquires, call 303-871-GOAL (4625), or visit DenverPioneers.com.
DONATE:
Fans interested in making a donation to the men's basketball program can do so by CLICKING HERE. Your contribution will make a direct impact on the success of YOUR Pioneers. Thank you in advance for your unwavering support of our student-athletes and their quest for excellence.
• Denver dropped a hard-fought contest at UCLA on Dec. 8, losing 81-62 in Pauley Pavilion.
• Ade Murkey led the Pioneers with a team-high 18 points, his fourth straight game scoring at least 15.
• Jase Townsend added 10 points.
• DU tied a season high with seven made 3s.
About Denver
• The Pioneers are averaging 62.3 points per game in 2019-20.
• DU is shooting 42.6 percent from the field this year.
• DU has been limiting teams to 45.2 percent shooting.
• Denver is holding teams to 27.0 percent from deep, first in the Summit League and 19th in all of the NCAA.
• The Crimson and Gold have been active in the passing lanes, ranking third in the Summit League in steals per game as a team with a 6.3 average.
• DU has been good this season at forcing teams into turnovers, ranking third in the Summit League with a 13.7 average.
• Murkey ranks 16th in the Summit League in scoring, averaging 12.8 points per game in 2019-20.
• Roscoe Eastmond ranks ninth in the Summit League in assists per game, handing out 2.9 per game.
• David Nzekwesi sits sixth in the Summit League in blocks per game with a 0.9 average.
• Joseph Lanzi ranks ninth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at a 44.7 percent clip.
About New Mexico State
• The Aggies are 5-5 on the year.
• New Mexico State is averaging 67.1 points per game, seventh in the WAC.
• NMSU is allowing 63.7 points per game, third in the WAC.
• The Aggies are shooting 42.0 percent from the field, seventh in the WAC.
• New Mexico State is shooting 3s at a 29.2 percent clip, sixth in the WAC.
• NMSU is third in the WAC in assists per game, averaging 12.2 this year.
• The Aggies rank eighth in the WAC in free-throw percentage, knocking them down at a 68.4.percent clip
The Long Ranger
• DU has at least one 3-pointer in 414 straight games, dating back to Feb. 2, 2006.
TICKETS:
For all Denver Athletics ticket inquires, call 303-871-GOAL (4625), or visit DenverPioneers.com.
DONATE:
Fans interested in making a donation to the men's basketball program can do so by CLICKING HERE. Your contribution will make a direct impact on the success of YOUR Pioneers. Thank you in advance for your unwavering support of our student-athletes and their quest for excellence.
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