DENVER – The University of Denver men's basketball dropped a nail biter on Saturday, falling 73-70 to Dixie State in Hamilton Gymnasium.
Significant Stats:
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Jase Townsend poured in a team-high 21 points in the loss, his second game this year with at least 20 in a contest.
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Sam Hines Jr. also had a career-high 11 points in his first career start, his second straight game in double figures.
- Pioneers dropped to 43-23 when allowing 78 points or less under head coach
Rodney Billups.
Inside the Box Score:
- DU's four made 3s marked third straight game with that many.
- Pioneers had a season-low nine assists in the loss.
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Robert Jones shook off a two-game streak of not scoring in double figures, chipping in with 13 points.
Turning Point:
Two made free throws late by Frank Staine to push the Trailblazer lead to three at 72-69 with 12 seconds left in regulation.
As it Happened:
First Half:
The Crimson and Gold overcame a sluggish start to cut a nine-point deficit to four by the half, 40-36. Denver took its last lead at 32-30 on a nice made 3 from
Drake Muller with 2:17 to go in the opening period.
Second Half:
Second half saw Townsend heat up on the offensive end, helping spark a Denver 13-6 run that brought the game to within one at 58-57 with 6:31 left in regulation. The Pioneers had their chances late, but a bucket from Jacob Nicolds with 30 seconds left put Dixie State up four, forcing DU to play the foul game the rest of the way.
Up Next:
DU (1-3) stays home for a meeting with Northern Colorado (2-0) on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
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