DENVER – The University of Denver men's basketball team looks to go for a second straight win on Saturday, playing host to Oral Roberts. The Pioneers and the Golden Eagles lock up in a big matchup at 1 p.m. MT and can be seen on Altitude.
About Denver
• The Pioneers average 76.5 points per game this year, fourth in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 74.2 points per game this season, eighth in the Summit League.
• The Crimson and Gold's +2.3 scoring margin ranks fourth in the Summit League.
• DU shoots 51.1 percent from the field in 2022-23, first the Summit League and fourth in the NCAA.
• Denver is holding opponents to 45.1 percent shooting, sixth in the Summit League.
• The Crimson and Gold rank first in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 26.3 free throws per game, fifth in the NCAA.
• Denver is making 18.3 free throws per game, first in the Summit League and ninth in the NCAA.
• The Pioneers rank second in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 30.7 percent make rate.
• Denver ranks fifth in the Summit League in turnovers forced per game with a 12.5 average.
• Tommy Bruner ranks fourth in the Summit League in scoring, putting up 16.2 points per game.
• Tommy Bruner ranks second in the league in assists, handing out 4.5 per game.
• Tommy Bruner ranks third in the Summit League in free throw percentage at 91.4 percent, 15th in the NCAA.
• Tyree Corbett (8.7) ranks first in the Summit League in rebounds per game.
• Tyree Corbett's four double-doubles lead the Summit League.
• Justin Mullins ranks third in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.5 average.
• Justin Mullins ranks second out of all freshmen in the Summit League in scoring at 12.1 points per game.
About Oral Roberts
• The Golden Eagles are 11-3 on the year and 2-0 in Summit League play.
• Oral Roberts is averaging 85.4 points per contest, first in the Summit League.
• Oral Roberts gives up 73.3 points a night, sixth in the Summit League.
• Oral Roberts makes 46.9 percent of its shots this season, third in the Summit League.
• The Golden Eagles hit 38.1 percent of their 3s in 2022-23, third in the Summit League.
• Oral Roberts is making 11.4 3s per game this year, first in the Summit League and fourth in the NCAA.
• Oral Roberts is handing out 15.8 assists per game this season, first in the Summit League.
• The Golden Eagles are pulling down 37.8 rebounds per game in 2022-23, second in the Summit League.
• Max Abmas is the team's leading scorer with a 19.9 average.
• Connor Vanover is the team's leading rebounder, ripping down 6.8 boards per game.
Tommy in December
• Tommy Bruner has been on a different level so far through eight games in December.
• Bruner is averaging 19.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists.
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 10-3 (.769) record under Wulbrun when allowing fewer than 70 points in a contest.
Points, Points, and More Points
• Denver is currently averaging 76.5 points per game this year.
• That average would make this the highest scoring Pioneer team in its D-I era (1998-pres.).
• Denver has six players currently averaging in double figures, which has never happened before.
