DENVER  – The University of Denver Men's Basketball team leaves the state of Colorado for the first team this year, facing Idaho State on Friday. The game is set for a 7 p.m. tip off from Reed Gymnasium in Pocatello.

Last Time Out
• The Pioneers dropped a close one at home to Sacramento State, 73-69 on Nov. 14.
• Denver was led by a season-high 17 points from Tommy Bruner.
• Touko Tainamo barely missed out on his first double-double, finishing with nine points and nine rebounds.
• Freshman Justin Mullins had a career-high 11 points in the game, his second straight game in double figures.
 
About Denver
• The Pioneers average 75.7 points per game this year, first in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 68.0 points per game this season, second in the Summit League.
• DU shoots 51.0 percent from the field in 2022-23, second the Summit League and 48th in the NCAA.
• Denver is holding opponents to 42.8 percent shooting, sixth in the Summit League.
• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking second in the Summit League in blocks per game at 5.0 a night.
• The Crimson and Gold rank first in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 33.0 free throws per game, third in the NCAA.
• The Pioneers rank first in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 28.4 percent make rate.
• Lukas Kisunas ranks 12th in the Summit League scoring, putting up 13.0 points per game.
• Tyree Corbett and Touko Tainamo lead the Summit League in rebounding at 10.0 per game.
• Justin Mullins ranks fifth in the league in steals per game with a 1.3 average along with Tainamo.
• Lukas Kisunas is fourth in the Summit League in blocks per game with a 1.5 average.
 
About Idaho State
• The Bengals are 1-2 on the year.
• Idaho State is averaging 70.3 points per contest.
• ISU gives up 62.0 points a night.
• Idaho State makes 41.7 percent of its shots this season.
• The Bengals hit 34.1 percent of their 3s in 2022-23.
• ISU is making 10.3 3s per game this year.
• Idaho State is handing out 12.0 assists per game this season.
• The Bengals are pulling down 33.3 rebounds per game in 2022-23.
• Brock Mackenzie is the team's leading scorer with a 13.3 average.
• Jay Nagle is the team's leading rebounding, ripping down 8.0 boards per game.
 
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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