Skip To Main Content
Skip To Main Content

University of Denver Athletics

Payton Moore

Men's Basketball

Denver Heads North for Front Range Showdown With Wyoming

Tip-off set for 7 p.m. MT on Thursday

The Four W's
Who: Wyoming Cowboys (6-0)
What: Game 9 of the 2021-22 season
Where: Laramie, Wyoming (Arena-Auditorium)
When: Thursday, December 2, 7 p.m. MT

Last Time Out:
Denver fell in overtime at Utah Valley, 77-68.

Series History:
This is the 159th meeting in the series, Wyoming leads 106-52.

Last Meeting:
Teams last met on Dec. 9, 2020, an 83-61 victory for the Cowboys at Arena-Auditorium.

Other Team Notes:
• The Pioneers are averaging 67.5 points per game this year, seventh in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 66.9 points per game on the season, fourth in the Summit League.
• DU is shooting 45.1 percent from the field, third in the Summit League this season.
• Denver is doing a good job holding the opponents to tough shots, allowing 43.6 percent shooting, fourth in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers rank second in the Summit League in steals per game, swiping 7.1 a night.
• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking second in the Summit League in blocks per game at 3.88.
• The Crimson and Gold rank third in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 145 free throws on the season.
• DU ranks sixth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 35.0 percent in 2020-21.
• The Pioneers rank first in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 30.1 percent make rate.
• KJ Hunt leads the team in scoring at 17.5 points per game, good for fifth in the Summit League.
• Payton Moore leads the team in rebounding, ripping down 5.1 boards a contest.
• Jordan Johnson ranks fourth in the Summit League in free throws made with 22.
• Moore is second in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.6 average.
• Tevin Smith ranks third in the Summit League in blocks per game, sending back 1.3 per night.
 
PURCHASE SEASON TICKETS
Purchase 2021-22 season or single-game tickets right HERE.
 
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: Masks are required at all indoor athletic events. 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.

Visit DenverPioneers.com for complete coverage of all 18 of Denver's NCAA Division I sports.
Like Denver Pioneers, Denver Men's Basketball on Facebook
Follow @DU_Pioneers, @DU_MHoops on Twitter
Follow denverpioneers, du_mhoops on Instagram
 
Print Friendly Version

Players Mentioned

Payton Moore

#0 Payton Moore

Guard
6' 4"
Junior
KJ Hunt

#2 KJ Hunt

Guard
6' 3"
Junior
Jordan Johnson

#11 Jordan Johnson

Guard
6' 1"
Sophomore
Tevin Smith

#1 Tevin Smith

Guard
6' 5"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Payton Moore

#0 Payton Moore

6' 4"
Junior
Guard
KJ Hunt

#2 KJ Hunt

6' 3"
Junior
Guard
Jordan Johnson

#11 Jordan Johnson

6' 1"
Sophomore
Guard
Tevin Smith

#1 Tevin Smith

6' 5"
Freshman
Guard