HOUSTON, TX --Tommy Bruner hit a dagger 3-pointer with 1:09 left in the fourth quarter to put Denver ahead 88-81, and the Pioneers earned a 93-83 victory against the Houston Christian Huskies on the road Thursday.

The Pioneers (7-1) had five players score in double figures, led by Tyree Corbett, who notched a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Bruner added 20 points and eight assists and Touko Tainamo chipped in as well with 18 points.

Denver shared the ball well in Thursday's game, racking up 15 assists on 35 made field goals. Bruner's eight assists paced the Pioneers and Ben Bowen also helped out with three assists of his own.

Denver forced 14 Houston Christian turnovers. The Pioneers turned those takeaways into 24 points on the offensive end of the floor. Justin Mullins' four steals led the way for Denver.

How It Happened

After jumping out to a 4-2 advantage, Denver went on a 6-0 run with 18:19 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Tainamo, to increase its lead to 10-2. The Pioneers then lost some of that lead, but still entered halftime with a 49-44 advantage. Denver did most of its first half damage in the paint, scoring 30 of its 49 points close to the basket.

The Huskies proceeded to tie things up at 81-81 before Denver went on a 10-0 run to seize a 91-81 lead with 19 seconds to go in the contest. The Pioneers held onto that lead for the rest of the game for the 93-83 win. Denver took care of business in the paint, recording 22 of its 44 points in the lane.

Game Notes

» Tyree Corbett notched an impressive double-double for the Pioneers with 20 points and 11 rebounds, his fourth of the season. 
» Tommy Bruner turned in his best game of the year, finishing with a season bests in points (20) and assists (8).
» The Pioneers pushed their win streak to five straight, longest since 2018. 
» Denver had all five starters score in double figures for the first time since Feb. 8, 2018. 
» Denver shot a season-best 67.3 percent from the field, its best performance since Dec. 9, 2017. 
» The Pioneers' 93 points were a season high and second time this year with at least 90. 
» Pioneers have lead in every game at the half this year (7-1). 
» Touko Tainamo with a season-most 18 points. 
» Justin Mullins added 14 points, six rebounds and a season-high four steals.
» The Pioneers were incredible from long range, knocking down nine of 13 three point attempts, a season most.
» Denver recorded 15 total assists in the game.
» Denver had a 28-24 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Denver defense forced 14 turnovers.
» Denver outscored Houston Christian in the paint, 52-28.

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