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Denver and Texas State Set to Clash in San Marcos on Sunday

Tip-off set for 12 p.m. MT on Sunday

The Four W's
Who: Texas State Bobcats (5-2)
What: Game 10 of the 2021-22 season
Where: San Marcos, Texas (Strahan Arena at the University Events Center)
When: Sunday, December 5, 12 p.m. MT

Last Time Out:
Denver fell at Wyoming, 77-64 on Dec. 2.

Series History:
This is the fifth meeting in the series, with it being tied at 2-2.

Last Meeting:
The teams last met on Dec. 19, 2020, a 70-68 win in for the Bobcats in Hamilton Gymnasium.
 
Other Team Notes:
• The Pioneers are averaging 67.3 points per game this year, seventh in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 68.0 points per game on the season, fourth in the Summit League.
• DU is shooting 44.8 percent from the field, third in the Summit League this season.
• Denver is doing a good job holding the opponents to tough shots, allowing 43.8 percent shooting, fourth in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers rank second in the Summit League in steals per game, swiping 6.8 a night.
• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking second in the Summit League in blocks per game at 3.6.
• The Crimson and Gold rank third in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 159 free throws on the season.
• DU ranks fifth 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 29.3 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 tied for third in the Summit League in assists per game, handing out 3.6 per night.
• Payton Moore leads the team in rebounding, ripping down 4.6 boards a contest.
• Moore is fourth in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.4 average.
• Tevin Smith ranks fourth in the Summit League in blocks per game, sending back 1.1 per night.
 
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Players Mentioned

Payton Moore

#0 Payton Moore

Guard
6' 4"
Junior
KJ Hunt

#2 KJ Hunt

Guard
6' 3"
Junior
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
Tevin Smith

#1 Tevin Smith

6' 5"
Freshman
Guard