DENVER – The University of Denver Men's Basketball looks to make it six straight wins when its plays host against Texas A&M Commerce on Sunday. The Pioneers will play at 2 p.m. MT and can be seen on Altitude 2.
Series History
• This is the first meeting in the all-time series.
About Denver
• The Pioneers average 78.4 points per game this year, second in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 70.9 points per game this season, fifth in the Summit League.
• The Crimson and Gold's +7.5 scoring margin ranks second in the Summit League.
• DU shoots 53.2 percent from the field in 2022-23, first the Summit League and third in the NCAA.
• Denver is holding opponents to 45.6 percent shooting, fifth in the Summit League.
• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking fifth in the Summit League in blocks per game at 3.4 a night.
• The Crimson and Gold rank first in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 28.8 free throws per game, second in the NCAA.
• Denver is making 20.1 free throws per game, third in the Summit League and first in the NCAA.
• The Pioneers rank second in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 32.4 percent make rate.
• Denver ranks second in the Summit League in turnovers forced per game with a 14.14 average.
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Tevin Smith ranks fifth in the Summit League in scoring, putting up 14.5 points per game.
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Tyree Corbett (9.4) and
Touko Tainamo (7.3) rank first and fourth in the Summit League in rebounds per game.
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Tommy Bruner ranks second in the league in assists, handing out 4.1 per game.
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Tyree Corbett's four double-doubles lead the Summit League and rank sixth in the NCAA.
About Texas A&M Commerce
• The Lions are 4-4 on the year in their first season in Division I.
• Texas A&M Commerce is averaging 69.5 points per contest.
• TAMUC gives up 64.1 points a night.
• Texas A&M Commerce makes 41.8 percent of its shots this season.
• The Lions hit 28.0 percent of their 3s in 2022-23.
• TAMUC is making 8.6 3s per game this year.
• Texas A&M Commerce is handing out 14.8 assists per game this season.
• The Lions are pulling down 37.3 rebounds per game in 2022-23.
• Demarcus Demonia is the team's leading scorer with a 16.4 average.
• Demonia is the team's leading rebounder, grabbing 5.0 boards per game.
The Long Ranger
• The Pioneers have made a 3-pointer in 498 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 10-2 (.833) record under Wulbrun when allowing fewer than 70 points in a contest.
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