Wednesday, December 9
Laramie, Wyo.
7 PM MT
University of Denver
1-2,0-0Summit League
61
at
83
Wyoming
4-1,0-0Mountain West
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 25 | 36 | 61 |
| Wyoming | 45 | 38 | 83 |
Pioneers Fall to Cowboys
12/9/2020 9:36:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Ryder with a season-high 12 points
LARAMIE, WYO. – The University of Denver men's basketball couldn't shake a rough night on Wednesday, falling 83-61 to Wyoming in the Arena-Auditorium. Frank Ryder led the Pioneers with a season-high 12 points.
Significant Stats:
- Ryder finished with season-high 12 points in the loss
- Sam Hines Jr. also had a season-high 10 points, his first game in double figures as a Pioneer.
Inside the Box Score:
- DU's 27 turnovers were a season high.
- Pioneers had a season-low 61 points in the loss.
- Tristan Green led the team with eight boards, third time this season as the team's leading rebounder.
Turning Point:
A 15-6 run from the Cowboys over a 5:08 stretch in the early part of the first half that pushed the lead to 23-11.
As it Happened:
First Half:
Wyoming seized command early and never looked back in the opening 20 minutes, heading into the break with a 45-25 lead. Pioneers were sluggish on offense, committing 16 turnovers and shooting just 30 percent from the field.
Second Half:
Both teams traded baskets in the period, with Denver finding its rhythm by shooting 12-for-25 (48 percent) for the 20 minutes of action. Hines Jr. and Ryder showed good glimpses of things to come, being able to get near the rim and finish through contact.
Up Next:
DU (1-2) heads home for a meeting with Dixie State (2-0) on Saturday, Dec. 12.
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
For the latest University of Denver updates on the coronavirus, click here.
SHOP PIONEERS:
Get dressed for Game Day! Get your Pioneers gear at ShopPioneers.com, the official online store of University of Denver Athletics.
DONATE:
Fans interested in making a donation to the men's basketball program can do so by CLICKING HERE. Your contribution will make a direct impact on the success of YOUR Pioneers. Thank you in advance for your unwavering support of our student-athletes and their quest for excellence.
Significant Stats:
- Ryder finished with season-high 12 points in the loss
- Sam Hines Jr. also had a season-high 10 points, his first game in double figures as a Pioneer.
Inside the Box Score:
- DU's 27 turnovers were a season high.
- Pioneers had a season-low 61 points in the loss.
- Tristan Green led the team with eight boards, third time this season as the team's leading rebounder.
Turning Point:
A 15-6 run from the Cowboys over a 5:08 stretch in the early part of the first half that pushed the lead to 23-11.
As it Happened:
First Half:
Wyoming seized command early and never looked back in the opening 20 minutes, heading into the break with a 45-25 lead. Pioneers were sluggish on offense, committing 16 turnovers and shooting just 30 percent from the field.
Second Half:
Both teams traded baskets in the period, with Denver finding its rhythm by shooting 12-for-25 (48 percent) for the 20 minutes of action. Hines Jr. and Ryder showed good glimpses of things to come, being able to get near the rim and finish through contact.
Up Next:
DU (1-2) heads home for a meeting with Dixie State (2-0) on Saturday, Dec. 12.
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
For the latest University of Denver updates on the coronavirus, click here.
SHOP PIONEERS:
Get dressed for Game Day! Get your Pioneers gear at ShopPioneers.com, the official online store of University of Denver Athletics.
DONATE:
Fans interested in making a donation to the men's basketball program can do so by CLICKING HERE. Your contribution will make a direct impact on the success of YOUR Pioneers. Thank you in advance for your unwavering support of our student-athletes and their quest for excellence.
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Players Mentioned
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/ Men's BasketballTeam Stats
Denver
UW
FG%
.396
.493
3FG%
.333
.333
FT%
.760
.636
RB
39
30
TO
27
12
STL
7
9
Game Leaders
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
3
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