DENVER  – The University of Denver Men's Basketball team looks to continue its strong start to the season with a home game on Monday night against Sacramento State. The Pioneers and Hornets will tip-off at 7 p.m. and can be watched on television on Altitude 2.

Last Time Out

• The Pioneers continued their best start since 2011-12 with a 90-68 win over Colorado College on Nov. 10 in Hamilton Gymnasium.

• Denver was led by Tyree Corbett's 19 points and 10 rebounds, his first double-double as a Pioneer.

• Touko Tainamo continued to show improvement from his freshman season, finishing with 7 points and 11 rebounds.

• Lukas Kisunas had a career-high 18 points in the victory.

• Freshman Justin Mullins recorded his first game in double figures, pouring in 10 points on an efficient 5-for-8 shooting from the field.

About Denver

• The Pioneers average 79.0 points per game this year, third in the Summit League.

• Denver is allowing 65.5 points per game this season, best in the Summit League.

• DU shoots 51.5 percent from the field in 2022-23, first the Summit League and 47th in the NCAA.

• Denver is holding opponents to 38.9 percent shooting, second in the Summit League.

• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking second in the Summit League in blocks per game at 6.0 a night, 34th in the country.

• The Crimson and Gold rank first in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 41.0 free throws per game, second in the NCAA.

• The Pioneers rank first in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 26.7 percent make rate.

• Tevin Smith ranks second in the Summit League scoring, putting up 16.0 points per game.

• Tyree Corbett leads the Summit League in rebounding at 11.5 per game.

• Touko Tainamo ranks second in the Summit League in rebounding at 10.5 per game.

• Tainamo also ranks third in the league in steals per game with a 2.0 average.

• Lukas Kisunas is second in the Summit League in blocks per game with a 2.0 average

About Sacramento State

• The Hornets are 1-1 on the year.

• Sacramento State is averaging 57.5 points per contest.

• SS gives up 65.5 points a night.

• Sacramento State makes 37.3 percent of its shots this season.

• The Hornets hit 37.2 percent of their 3s in 2022-23.

• SS is making 8.0 3s per game this year.

• Sacramento State is handing out 12.0 assists per game this season.

• The Hornets are pulling down 36.5 rebounds per game in 2022-23.

• Zach Chappell is the team's leading scorer with a 14.5 average.

• Callum McRae is the team's leading rebounding, ripping down 8.0 boards per game.

The Long Ranger

• The Pioneers have made a 3-pointer in 492 straight games, dating back to Feb. 2, 2006.

We Want To Be An Elite-Level Defensive Team

• Denver has been a tough team to beat when it dials up the defense.

• The Pioneers have an 8-2 (.800) record under Wulbrun when allowing fewer than 70 points in a contest.

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