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Elvin Rodriguez
Katie Hinkle

Men's Basketball

Pioneers Finish Road Trip at North Dakota

Game set for 2 p.m. MT on ESPN+ on Saturday

About Denver
• The Pioneers are averaging 69.4 points per game in 2018-19.
• DU is shooting 44.0 percent from the field on the year.
• Denver is hitting 3s at a good rate, ranking fourth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 38.0, 32nd in the NCAA.
• The Crimson and Gold are knocking down 7.7 3s per game.
• The Pioneers are handing out 11.9 assists per game in 2018-19.
• Denver has been good at the line, making 74.9 percent of its free throws this season, good for third in the Summit League and 36th in the NCAA.
• The Pioneers rank third in the Summit League in rebounding margin with a plus 2.0 margin over their opponents.
• Senior Ronnie Harrell Jr. leads the team in scoring at 13.5 points per game, 13th highest in the Summit League.
• Harrell Jr.'s four double-doubles this year are tied for sixth most in the Summit League.
• Fellow teammate Joe Rosga ranks close to Harrell in scoring, coming in at 18th in the league in scoring with a 12.3 average.
• Rosga ranks first on the team in 3s made per game with a 2.5 average, also good for seventh in the Summit League.
• Rosga has been more of a playmaker this year, ranking 11th in the Summit League in assists per game with a 2.4 average.
• Rosga has also made his presence felt on the defensive end, ranking 11th in the Summit League in steals per game at a 1.0 average.

About North Dakota
• The Fighting Hawks are currently 10-16 on the season and 4-9 in the Summit League.
• North Dakota is averaging 73.5 points per contest in 2018-19, fifth in the Summit League.
• ND gives up 72.8 points a night, which ranks second in the Summit League.
• The Fighting Hawks are knocking down 46.0 percent of their shots this season, fourth in the Summit League.
• North Dakota has been holding teams to tough shots, as foes are shooting 45.1 percent against them this year, fourth in the Summit League.
• The Fighting Hawks are averaging 13.6 assists per game, third in the Summit League.
• ND is making 8.2 3s a game in 2018-19.
• Cortez Seales leads the team in scoring, averaging 13.5 points per game.
• Connor Avants is second on the team in scoring with a 12.3 average.
• Filip Rebraca leads the team in rebounds with a 5.9 average.

Hey He Gets Buckets
• Rosga has been a force on the offensive end during his four years with the Pioneers.
• The senior has been making a climb of the program's all-time scoring list this year.
• Rosga currently ranks fourth with a career total of 1,593 points.
• The St. Paul native made it into the top five in a win against North Dakota State on Jan. 16.
• Rosga is only the third player in program history with at least 1,500 career points and 225 made 3s for his career, joining Brian Stafford and B.J. Pratt.

The Long Ranger
• DU has at least one 3-pointer in 401 straight games, dating back to Feb. 2, 2006.

In Our Defense
• Denver has proven to be a tough out when they dial up the defense under Billups' watch.
• The Pioneers have a 35-12 (.744) record under Billups when allowing 78 or fewer points in a contest.
• DU has held six teams this season to under 65 points this year (5-1), a feat they did 11 times in 2017-18, posting a record of 10-1.

TICKETS:
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Register for Alumni Weekend
Denver men's basketball alumni weekend is set for 2019! The men's basketball Alumni Weekend tips off on Thursday night, February 28th as the Pioneers host Western Illinois at 7 p.m. On Friday, Alumni will take the floor at 5 p.m. followed our Senior Recognition Dinner at 7 p.m. with the finale to weekend – DU versus Omaha at 1 p.m. on Saturday. To register for Alumni Weekend – Contact Dwight Thorne II at Dwight.thorne@du.edu or call the basketball office at 303-871-4781. Information is also available at the marketing table in the north endzone of Magness Arena.
 
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Players Mentioned

Joe Rosga

#2 Joe Rosga

Guard
6' 3"
Senior
Ronnie Harrell Jr.

#25 Ronnie Harrell Jr.

Guard/Forward
6' 7"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Joe Rosga

#2 Joe Rosga

6' 3"
Senior
Guard
Ronnie Harrell Jr.

#25 Ronnie Harrell Jr.

6' 7"
Senior
Guard/Forward