Skip To Main Content
Skip To Main Content

University of Denver Athletics

Denver Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball

Denver Plays Host to Omaha on Saturday

Pioneers going for second straight win

The Four W's
Who: Omaha (3-16, 2-6 SL)
What: Game 22 of the 2021-22 season
Where: Denver, Colo. (Hamilton Gymnasium)
When: Saturday, January 22, 2 p.m. MT

Last Time Out:
Denver defeated Kansas City, 63-55 on Monday night.

Series History:
This is the 21st meeting in the all-time series, with the series tied at 10-10.

Last Meeting:
Kansas City won 80-69 on Feb. 20, 2021 at the Swinney Center.
 
Other Team Notes:
• The Pioneers are averaging 68.3 points per game this year, ninth in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 72.6 points per game on the season, sixth in the Summit League.
• DU is shooting 45.4 percent from the field, fifth in the Summit League this season.
• Denver is holding opponents to 44.5 percent shooting, fourth in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers rank fifth in the Summit League in steals per game, swiping 5.6 a night.
• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking second in the Summit League in blocks per game at 3.3.
• The Crimson and Gold rank third in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 380 free throws on the season, 14th in all of the NCAA.
• DU ranks fourth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 35.5 percent in 2020-21.
• The Pioneers rank fourth in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 33.3 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 fifth in the Summit League in assists per game, handing out 3.4 per night.
• Hunt ranks 13th in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.0 average.
• Tevin Smith ranks third in the Summit League in blocks per game, sending back 1.1 per night.
• Jordan Johnson ranks third in the Summit League in free throw percentage at 86.5 percent.
 
PURCHASE SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Purchase 2021-22 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

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

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