DENVER – The University of Denver men's basketball couldn't take advantage of a quick start, falling 83-75 to Northern Colorado in Hamilton Gymnasium on Wednesday.  

Significant Stats:
- Jase Townsend poured in a career-high 33 points in the loss, the most by a Pioneer since 42 from Ade Murkey back on Feb. 14 this year.
- Robert Jones recorded 15 points and six rebounds.
- Pioneers had a season-high 11 steals in the contest.

Inside the Box Score:
- Roscoe Eastmond had a career-high six steals, two off the program record.
- DU made a season-low three 3s on the night.
- Frank Ryder added 10 points off the bench.
 
Turning Point:
A layup from Bodie Hume with 1:29 left in regulation, putting the Bears up 75-68.

As it Happened:
 
First Half:
The Crimson and Gold opened with a flurry, racing out to an 18-5 start after a basket from Eastmond at the 12:04 mark. UNC, though, responded with a game-changing 35-14 run the rest of the half to take a 40-32 advantage into the break.
 
Second Half:
Second half saw Townsend really go to work, helping pull Denver to within one at 58-57 after scoring his 22nd point on a layup with 6:32 left in regulation.  Northern Colorado responded by getting timely baskets, including a big one from Hume at 1:29 to make it a three-possession game and never let DU challenge from there.
 
Up Next:
DU (1-4) continues the home stand with Texas State (4-3) on Saturday, Dec. 19.
 
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