DENVER, COLO. –The University of Denver Men's Basketball team looks to snap a two-game skid as it welcomes Colorado Christian to Hamilton Gymnasium on Wednesday. The Pioneers and Cougars will tip off at 7 p.m. MT and can be seen on Altitude 2.
About Denver
• The Pioneers average 78.2 points per game this year, second in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 74.2 points per game this season, fifth in the Summit League.
• The Crimson and Gold's +4.0 scoring margin ranks third in the Summit League.
• DU shoots 52.3 percent from the field in 2022-23, first the Summit League and second in the NCAA.
• Denver is holding opponents to 46.3 percent shooting, ninth in the Summit League.
• The Crimson and Gold rank first in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 27.6 free throws per game, second in the NCAA.
• Denver is making 19.4 free throws per game, first in the Summit League and fourth in the NCAA.
• The Pioneers rank first in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 31.0 percent make rate.
• Denver ranks third in the Summit League in turnovers forced per game with a 13.0 average.
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Tommy Bruner ranks sixth in the Summit League in scoring, putting up 15.1 points per game.
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Tommy Bruner ranks second in the league in assists, handing out 4.6 per game.
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Tommy Bruner ranks sixth in the Summit League in free throw percentage at 87.3 percent.
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Tyree Corbett (9.2) ranks first in the Summit League in rebounds per game.
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Tyree Corbett's four double-doubles lead the Summit League and rank 22nd in the NCAA.
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Justin Mullins ranks fifth in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.4 average.
About Colorado Christian
• The Cougars are 6-4 on the year.
• Colorado Christian is averaging 70.2 points per contest.
• Colorado Christian gives up 67.8 points a night.
• Colorado Christian makes 44.0 percent of its shots this season.
• The Cougars hit 32.4 percent of their 3s in 2022-23.
• Colorado Christian is making 6.1 3s per game this year.
• Colorado Christian is handing out 13.2 assists per game this season.
• The Cougars are pulling down 36.0 rebounds per game in 2022-23.
• DJ McDonald is the team's leading scorer with a 12.9 average.
• Nic Zeil is the team's leading rebounder, ripping down 5.8 boards per game.
The Long Ranger
• The Pioneers have made a 3-pointer in 501 straight games, dating back to Feb. 2, 2006.
Tommy in December
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Tommy Bruner has been on a different level so far through four games in December.
• Bruner is averaging 19.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists.
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