Saturday, February 26
Macomb, Ill.
1 PM MT
University of Denver
at
Western Illinois
Photo by: Justin Tafoya/Clarkson Creative
Denver Closes Out Regular Season at Western Illinois
2/25/2022 11:05:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Pioneers take on Leathernecks on Saturday at 1 p.m. MT
The Four W's
Who: Western Illinois (16-13, 7-10 SL)
What: Game 31 of the 2021-22 season
Where: Macomb, Ill. (Western Hall)
When: Saturday, February 26, 1 p.m. MT
Last Time Out:
Denver defeated St. Thomas, 91-80 on Thursday.
Series History:
This is the 20th meeting in the all-time series, with DU leading 13-6.
Last Meeting:
Western Illinois took the first meeting this year, 84-80 in OT in Hamilton on Dec. 20.
About Denver
• The Pioneers are averaging 70.4 points per game this year, ninth in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 74.0 points per game on the season, sixth in the Summit League.
• DU is shooting 45.8 percent from the field, fifth in the Summit League this season.
• Denver is holding opponents to 44.7 percent shooting, fifth in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers rank fifth in the Summit League in steals per game, swiping 5.23 a night.
• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking second in the Summit League in blocks per game at 3.47.
• The Crimson and Gold rank sixth in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 541 free throws on the season.
• DU ranks fifth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 37.0 percent in 2021-22 and 42nd in all of the NCAA.
• The Pioneers rank fifth in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 35.7 percent make rate.
• KJ Hunt leads the team in scoring at 15.2 points per game, good for eighth in the Summit League.
• Hunt ranks fourth in the Summit League in assists per game, handing out 3.4 per night.
• Hunt ranks sixth in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.1 average.
• Tevin Smith ranks third in the Summit League in blocks per game, sending back 1.2 per night.
• Jordan Johnson ranks fourth in the Summit League in free throw percentage at 85.5 percent.
• Coban Porter ranks fourth in Summit League in 3s made per game, knocking down 2.4 a contest.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: Masks are required at all indoor athletic events. For the latest University of Denver updates on the coronavirus, click here
SHOP PIONEERS:
Get dressed for Game Day! Get your Pioneers gear at ShopPioneers.com, the official online store of University of Denver Athletics.
DONATE:
Fans interested in making a donation to the men's basketball program can do so by CLICKING HERE. Your contribution will make a direct impact on the success of YOUR Pioneers. Thank you in advance for your unwavering support of our student-athletes and their quest for excellence.
Visit DenverPioneers.com for complete coverage of all 18 of Denver's NCAA Division I sports.
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Who: Western Illinois (16-13, 7-10 SL)
What: Game 31 of the 2021-22 season
Where: Macomb, Ill. (Western Hall)
When: Saturday, February 26, 1 p.m. MT
Last Time Out:
Denver defeated St. Thomas, 91-80 on Thursday.
Series History:
This is the 20th meeting in the all-time series, with DU leading 13-6.
Last Meeting:
Western Illinois took the first meeting this year, 84-80 in OT in Hamilton on Dec. 20.
About Denver
• The Pioneers are averaging 70.4 points per game this year, ninth in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 74.0 points per game on the season, sixth in the Summit League.
• DU is shooting 45.8 percent from the field, fifth in the Summit League this season.
• Denver is holding opponents to 44.7 percent shooting, fifth in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers rank fifth in the Summit League in steals per game, swiping 5.23 a night.
• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking second in the Summit League in blocks per game at 3.47.
• The Crimson and Gold rank sixth in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 541 free throws on the season.
• DU ranks fifth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 37.0 percent in 2021-22 and 42nd in all of the NCAA.
• The Pioneers rank fifth in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 35.7 percent make rate.
• KJ Hunt leads the team in scoring at 15.2 points per game, good for eighth in the Summit League.
• Hunt ranks fourth in the Summit League in assists per game, handing out 3.4 per night.
• Hunt ranks sixth in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.1 average.
• Tevin Smith ranks third in the Summit League in blocks per game, sending back 1.2 per night.
• Jordan Johnson ranks fourth in the Summit League in free throw percentage at 85.5 percent.
• Coban Porter ranks fourth in Summit League in 3s made per game, knocking down 2.4 a contest.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: Masks are required at all indoor athletic events. For the latest University of Denver updates on the coronavirus, click here
SHOP PIONEERS:
Get dressed for Game Day! Get your Pioneers gear at ShopPioneers.com, the official online store of University of Denver Athletics.
DONATE:
Fans interested in making a donation to the men's basketball program can do so by CLICKING HERE. Your contribution will make a direct impact on the success of YOUR Pioneers. Thank you in advance for your unwavering support of our student-athletes and their quest for excellence.
Visit DenverPioneers.com for complete coverage of all 18 of Denver's NCAA Division I sports.
Like Denver Pioneers, Denver Men's Basketball on Facebook
Follow @DU_Pioneers, @DU_MHoops on Twitter
Follow denverpioneers, du_mhoops on Instagram
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