Thursday, December 9
Albuquerque, N.M.
7 PM MT
University of Denver
at
New Mexico
Denver Continues Road Trip at New Mexico
12/8/2021 9:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Tip-off set for Thursday at 7 p.m. in The Pit
The Four W's
Who: New Mexico Lobos (5-4)
What: Game 11 of the 2021-22 season
Where: Albuquerque, N.M. (The Pit)
When: Thursday, December 9, 7 p.m. MT
Last Time Out:
Denver fell at Texas State, 71-58 on Dec. 5.
Series History:
This is the 43rd meeting in the series, with it being tied at 21-21.
Last Meeting:
The teams last met on Dec. 7, 1970, an 86-78 win in for the Lobos in the Mile High City.
Other Team Notes:
• The Pioneers are averaging 66.2 points per game this year, eighth in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 68.3 points per game on the season, fifth in the Summit League.
• DU is shooting 45.0 percent from the field, third in the Summit League this season.
• Denver is holding opponents to 44.5 percent shooting, sixth in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers rank fourth in the Summit League in steals per game, swiping 6.7 a night.
• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking second in the Summit League in blocks per game at 3.4.
• The Crimson and Gold rank fourth in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 176 free throws on the season.
• DU ranks fifth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 35.2 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 16.2 points per game, good for sixth in the Summit League.
• Hunt ranks tied for fourth in the Summit League in assists per game, handing out 3.6 per night.
• Payton Moore leads the team in rebounding, ripping down 4.3 boards a contest.
• Tevin Smith ranks fifth 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.
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Who: New Mexico Lobos (5-4)
What: Game 11 of the 2021-22 season
Where: Albuquerque, N.M. (The Pit)
When: Thursday, December 9, 7 p.m. MT
Last Time Out:
Denver fell at Texas State, 71-58 on Dec. 5.
Series History:
This is the 43rd meeting in the series, with it being tied at 21-21.
Last Meeting:
The teams last met on Dec. 7, 1970, an 86-78 win in for the Lobos in the Mile High City.
Other Team Notes:
• The Pioneers are averaging 66.2 points per game this year, eighth in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 68.3 points per game on the season, fifth in the Summit League.
• DU is shooting 45.0 percent from the field, third in the Summit League this season.
• Denver is holding opponents to 44.5 percent shooting, sixth in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers rank fourth in the Summit League in steals per game, swiping 6.7 a night.
• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking second in the Summit League in blocks per game at 3.4.
• The Crimson and Gold rank fourth in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 176 free throws on the season.
• DU ranks fifth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 35.2 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 16.2 points per game, good for sixth in the Summit League.
• Hunt ranks tied for fourth in the Summit League in assists per game, handing out 3.6 per night.
• Payton Moore leads the team in rebounding, ripping down 4.3 boards a contest.
• Tevin Smith ranks fifth 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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