Monday, December 20
Denver, Colo.
7 PM MT
University of Denver
vs
Western Illinois
Photo by: Justin Tafoya/Clarkson Creative
Denver Opens Summit League Play with Western Illinois
12/19/2021 11:38:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Tip-off set for Monday at 7 p.m. and can be seen on Altitude
The Four W's
Who: Western Illinois Leathernecks (9-2, 0-0 SL)
What: Game 14 of the 2021-22 season
Where: Denver, Colo. (Hamilton Gymnasium)
When: Monday, December 20, 7 p.m. MT
Last Time Out:
Denver knocked off UC San Diego, 64-56 in Hamilton Gymnasium on Dec. 15.
Series History:
This is the 19th meeting in the series, with Denver leading 12-6.
Last Meeting:
The teams last met on Feb. 13, 2021, an 82-75 win for WIU in Macomb.
Other Team Notes:
• The Pioneers are averaging 65.8 points per game this year, ninth in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 69.8 points per game on the season, fifth in the Summit League.
• DU is shooting 44.7 percent from the field, fourth in the Summit League this season.
• Denver is holding opponents to 43.6 percent shooting, sixth in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers rank sixth in the Summit League in steals per game, swiping 5.8 a night.
• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking third in the Summit League in blocks per game at 3.3.
• The Crimson and Gold rank fifth in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 215 free throws on the season.
• DU ranks sixth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 34.7 percent in 2020-21.
• The Pioneers rank fourth in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 32.6 percent make rate.
• KJ Hunt leads the team in scoring at 16.4 points per game, good for fifth in the Summit League.
• Hunt ranks third in the Summit League in assists per game, handing out 3.6 per night.
• Hunt ranks ninth in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.2 average.
• Tevin Smith ranks fourth in the Summit League in blocks per game, sending back 1.0 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
Who: Western Illinois Leathernecks (9-2, 0-0 SL)
What: Game 14 of the 2021-22 season
Where: Denver, Colo. (Hamilton Gymnasium)
When: Monday, December 20, 7 p.m. MT
Last Time Out:
Denver knocked off UC San Diego, 64-56 in Hamilton Gymnasium on Dec. 15.
Series History:
This is the 19th meeting in the series, with Denver leading 12-6.
Last Meeting:
The teams last met on Feb. 13, 2021, an 82-75 win for WIU in Macomb.
Other Team Notes:
• The Pioneers are averaging 65.8 points per game this year, ninth in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 69.8 points per game on the season, fifth in the Summit League.
• DU is shooting 44.7 percent from the field, fourth in the Summit League this season.
• Denver is holding opponents to 43.6 percent shooting, sixth in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers rank sixth in the Summit League in steals per game, swiping 5.8 a night.
• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking third in the Summit League in blocks per game at 3.3.
• The Crimson and Gold rank fifth in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 215 free throws on the season.
• DU ranks sixth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 34.7 percent in 2020-21.
• The Pioneers rank fourth in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 32.6 percent make rate.
• KJ Hunt leads the team in scoring at 16.4 points per game, good for fifth in the Summit League.
• Hunt ranks third in the Summit League in assists per game, handing out 3.6 per night.
• Hunt ranks ninth in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.2 average.
• Tevin Smith ranks fourth in the Summit League in blocks per game, sending back 1.0 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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