Saturday, December 11
St. George, Utah
7 PM MT
University of Denver
at
Dixie State
Pioneers Close Out Road Trip at Trailblazers
12/10/2021 11:33:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Tip-off set for Saturday at 7 p.m.
The Four W's
Who: Dixie State Trailblazers (4-5)
What: Game 12 of the 2021-22 season
Where: St. George, Utah (Burns Arena)
When: Saturday, December 11, 7 p.m. MT
Last Time Out:
Denver fell at New Mexico, 87-67 on Dec. 9.
Series History:
This is the second meeting in the series, with Dixie State leading 1-0.
Last Meeting:
The teams last met on Dec. 12, 2020, a 73-70 win in for the Trailblazers in Hamilton Gymnasium.
Other Team Notes:
• The Pioneers are averaging 66.3 points per game this year, eighth in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 70.0 points per game on the season, fifth in the Summit League.
• DU is shooting 44.4 percent from the field, fifth in the Summit League this season.
• Denver is holding opponents to 44.4 percent shooting, sixth in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers rank fourth in the Summit League in steals per game, swiping 6.4 a night.
• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking fourth in the Summit League in blocks per game at 3.2.
• The Crimson and Gold rank third in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 193 free throws on the season.
• DU ranks fifth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 35.4 percent in 2020-21.
• The Pioneers rank third in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 30.7 percent make rate.
• KJ Hunt leads the team in scoring at 15.6 points per game, good for seventh in the Summit League.
• Hunt ranks third in the Summit League in assists per game, handing out 3.9 per night.
• Hunt ranks sixth in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.4 average.
• Payton Moore leads the team in rebounding, ripping down 4.3 boards a contest.
• Tevin Smith ranks fourth in the Summit League in blocks per game, sending back 1.1 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
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Who: Dixie State Trailblazers (4-5)
What: Game 12 of the 2021-22 season
Where: St. George, Utah (Burns Arena)
When: Saturday, December 11, 7 p.m. MT
Last Time Out:
Denver fell at New Mexico, 87-67 on Dec. 9.
Series History:
This is the second meeting in the series, with Dixie State leading 1-0.
Last Meeting:
The teams last met on Dec. 12, 2020, a 73-70 win in for the Trailblazers in Hamilton Gymnasium.
Other Team Notes:
• The Pioneers are averaging 66.3 points per game this year, eighth in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 70.0 points per game on the season, fifth in the Summit League.
• DU is shooting 44.4 percent from the field, fifth in the Summit League this season.
• Denver is holding opponents to 44.4 percent shooting, sixth in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers rank fourth in the Summit League in steals per game, swiping 6.4 a night.
• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking fourth in the Summit League in blocks per game at 3.2.
• The Crimson and Gold rank third in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 193 free throws on the season.
• DU ranks fifth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 35.4 percent in 2020-21.
• The Pioneers rank third in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 30.7 percent make rate.
• KJ Hunt leads the team in scoring at 15.6 points per game, good for seventh in the Summit League.
• Hunt ranks third in the Summit League in assists per game, handing out 3.9 per night.
• Hunt ranks sixth in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.4 average.
• Payton Moore leads the team in rebounding, ripping down 4.3 boards a contest.
• Tevin Smith ranks fourth in the Summit League in blocks per game, sending back 1.1 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
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