Last Time Out
• Denver lost a defensive battle 58-51 to Purdue Fort Wayne on Wednesday in the Gates Sports Complex.
• The Pioneers were led by Ade Murkey's 20 points.
• Robert Jones added 14 points.

About Denver
• The Pioneers are averaging 68.9 points per game in 2019-20.
• DU is shooting 44.3 percent from the field this year, sixth in the Summit League.
• Denver is holding teams to 31.9 percent from deep, second in the Summit League.
• The Crimson and Gold have been active in the passing lanes, ranking third in the Summit League in steals per game as a team with a 5.9 average.
• Denver has been good at getting to the line this season, ranking third in the Summit League in free throws attempted with 593.
• DU has been good this season at forcing teams into turnovers, ranking third in the Summit League with a 12.8 average.
• Murkey ranks fourth in the Summit League in scoring, averaging 18.1 points per game in 2019-20.
• Murkey has been good at getting into the passing lanes, ranking second in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.2 average.
• Jase Townsend ranks seventh in the Summit League in scoring with an 17.1 average.
• Townsend ranks eighth in the league in 3s made per game, knocking down 2.0 per contest.

About Western Illinois
• The Leathernecks are currently 5-20 on the season and 2-13 in the Summit League.
• Western Illinois is averaging 74.8 points per contest in 2019-20, fifth in the Summit League.
• WIU gives up 82.3 points a night, which ranks ninth in the Summit League.
• The Leathernecks are knocking down 42.9 percent of their shots this season, ninth in the Summit League.
• Western Illinois is holding teams to 48.0 percent shooting against them this year, last in the Summit League.
• The Leathernecks are averaging 10.4 assists per game, ninth in the Summit League.
• WIU is making 8.6 3s a game in 2019-20.
• Kobe Webster leads the team in scoring, pouring in 17.3 points per contest, sixth in the Summit League. 

Messed Around And Nearly Got A Triple-Double
• Townsend had his best game as a Pioneer on Feb. 20 in a win against Oral Roberts.
• The sophomore from Dallas finished with 24 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. just missing out on the first triple-double performance in the program's Division I era (1998-pres.).
• The nine assists were a new career high.
• It was the second double-double of the year for Townsend.

And They Always Say Congratulations
• Murkey was recognized for his terrific effort this past weekend, being named Summit League Co-Player of the Week on Feb. 17.
• It was the first time in his collegiate career he has won the award.
• Murkey became the first player since Daniel Amigo won it back in January of 2017.
• Murkey posted averages of 35.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in two road games.

The Day That Was Ade's
• Murkey turned in DU's greatest single-game performance on Feb. 14 at South Dakota State. 
• The Minneapolis, Minn. native scored a career-high 42 points to go with 11 rebounds against the Jackrabbits.
• The 42 points set Denver's new Division I single-game record for points in a game.
• Murkey became just the eighth player since 2011 in all of the NCAA to record at least 42 points and 11 rebounds in a road game, joining former Summit League player Mike Daum. 

The Dynamic Duo
• The combination of Townsend and Murkey have been a offensive force to witness this year for Denver.
• The duo is combining for 35.2 points per game, the highest for a duo in the Summit League. 

The Long Ranger
• DU has at least one 3-pointer in 433 straight games, dating back to Feb. 2, 2006.

Rising Sophomore
• Townsend has been force during his sophomore season.
• The former Skyline native ranks tied for 17th out of all sophomores in the country in total points with 495.

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