DENVER, CO – The University of Denver Men's Basketball team puts it six-game winning streak on the line this Wednesday in a rematch with Sacramento State. The Pioneers will face the Hornets in the Nest at 8 p.m. MT on ESPN Plus.
About Denver
• The Pioneers average 79.0 points per game this year, second in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 70.5 points per game this season, fifth in the Summit League.
• The Crimson and Gold's +7.7 scoring margin ranks second in the Summit League.
• DU shoots 52.7 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.
• The Crimson and Gold rank first in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 29.3 free throws per game, first in the NCAA.
• Denver is making 20.7 free throws per game, first in the Summit League and first in the NCAA.
• The Pioneers rank first in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 31.1 percent make rate.
• Denver ranks first in the Summit League in turnovers forced per game with a 13.9 average.
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Tommy Bruner ranks sixth in the Summit League in scoring, putting up 14.4 points per game.
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Tyree Corbett (9.3) and
Touko Tainamo (7.0) 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 4.2 per game.
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Tyree Corbett's four double-doubles lead the Summit League and rank sixth in the NCAA.
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Justin Mullins ranks third in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.3 average.
About Sacramento State
• The Hornets are 3-5 on the year.
• Sacramento State is averaging 66.3 points per contest.
• SS gives up 70.3 points a night.
• Sacramento State makes 43.2 percent of its shots this season.
• The Hornets hit 34.2 percent of their 3s in 2022-23.
• SS is making 6.8 3s per game this year.
• Sacramento State is handing out 12.1 assists per game this season.
• The Hornets are pulling down 35.9 rebounds per game in 2022-23.
• Zach Chappell is the team's leading scorer with a 13.4 average.
• Callum McRae is the team's leading rebounding, ripping down 9.6 boards per game.
Road Warriors
• Denver has taken on a different mentality on the road under Wulbrun.
• The Pioneers have won their last five road games dating back to last season, which ranks as the fourth-longest streak in the country.
November to Remember
• Denver posted its best record for a month in years with its play in November.
• The Pioneers went 6-1, which was the most wins by the team in a month since December of 2016.
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