About Denver
• The Pioneers are averaging 69.1 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 sixth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 37.2, 57th in the NCAA.
• The Crimson and Gold are knocking down 7.6 3s per game.
• The Pioneers are handing out 11.6 assists per game in 2018-19.
• Denver has been good at the line, making 75.2 percent of its free throws this season, good for third in the Summit League and 30th in the NCAA.
• The Pioneers rank third in the Summit League in rebounding margin with a plus 1.9 margin over their opponents.
• Senior Ronnie Harrell Jr. leads the team in scoring at 13.2 points per game, 14th 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 20th in the league in scoring with a 11.9 average.
• Rosga ranks first on the team in 3s made per game with a 2.4 average, also good for eighth in the Summit League.
• Rosga has been more of a playmaker this year, ranking 12th in the Summit League in assists per game with a 2.3 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 Western Illinois
• The Fighting Leathernecks are currently 9-19 on the season and 4-10 in Summit League play.
• Western Illinois is averaging 71.6 points per contest in 2018-19, seventh in the Summit League.
• WIU gives up 72.6 points a night, which ranks fourth in the Summit League.
• The Fighting Leathernecks are knocking down 44.1 percent of their shots this season, seventh in the Summit League.
• Western Illinois has been good at making 3s on the year, ranking third in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at a 38.2 percent clip.
• The Fighting Leathernecks are averaging 10.6 assists per game, last in the Summit League.
• WIU is making 7.9 3s a game in 2018-19, seventh in the Summit League.
• Kobee Webster is the team's leading scorer, averaging 17.2 points per game, fifth in the Summit League.
• Brandon Gilbreck has been a beast on the boards, ranking second in the Summit League in rebounds, ripping down 8.6 a night.
• Gilbreck leads the country in total blocks with 99 and in blocks per game average (3.8).

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 1,595 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 240 made 3s for his career, joining Brian Stafford and B.J. Pratt.

The Long Ranger
• DU has at least one 3-pointer in 402 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:
For all Denver Athletics ticket inquires, call 303-871-GOAL (4625), or visit DenverPioneers.com.

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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