DENVER – The University of Denver men's basketball couldn't take advantage of a fast start, falling 70-68 to Texas State in Hamilton Gymnasium on Saturday.  

Significant Stats:
- Jase Townsend dropped in a team-high 22 points in the loss, his third straight game with at least 20.
- Sam Hines Jr. had his best game yet as a Pioneer, finishing with 15 points and four assists.
- DU shot 50 percent from the field (23-for-46) for the second time this year.

Inside the Box Score:
- Tristan Green was off to a quick start before injury, chipping in with nine points.
- Roscoe Eastmond added a season-high seven points and three steals off the bench.
- The Crimson and Gold knocked down six 3s in the game, second most this season.
 
Turning Point:
A jumper from Mason Harrell with 10 seconds left in regulation to go up by two.

As it Happened:
 
First Half:
Denver was dominant in the opening 20 minutes of play, outscoring the Bobcats 42-23. The Pioneers were getting everything they were looking for on the offensive end, finishing the half 15-for-22 (68.2 percent) shooting. Townsend was especially effective, scoring 15 points during the period.
 
Second Half:
It was vice versa for DU in the final 20 minutes, getting outscored by Texas State, 47-26. Denver went cold from the floor, going 8-for-24. The Pioneers also saw their turnover issues emerge, allowing for TSU to get points in transition and build momentum on the way to the comeback win.
 
Up Next:
DU (1-5) wraps up the non-league portion of its schedule with Northern Arizona (0-3) on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
 
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