Saturday, February 5
Fargo, N.D.
12 PM MT
University of Denver
at
North Dakota State
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The Four W's
Who: North Dakota State (15-8, 7-4 SL)
What: Game 26 of the 2021-22 season
Where: Fargo, N.D. (Scheels Center)
When: Saturday, February 5, 12 p.m. MT
Last Time Out:
Denver got a road win at North Dakota, 81-79 in overtime.
Series History:
This is the 25th meeting in the all-time series, with NDSU leading 17-7.
Last Meeting:
North Dakota State won the first meeting this year, 87-69 in Denver on Jan. 10.
Other Team Notes:
• The Pioneers are averaging 70.0 points per game this year, eighth in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 73.1 points per game on the season, fifth in the Summit League.
• DU is shooting 45.8 percent from the field, fourth in the Summit League this season.
• Denver is holding opponents to 44.2 percent shooting, fifth in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers rank fifth in the Summit League in steals per game, swiping 5.4 a night.
• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking second in the Summit League in blocks per game at 3.5.
• The Crimson and Gold rank third in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 456 free throws on the season, 23rd in all of the NCAA.
• DU ranks fourth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 35.9 percent in 2021-22.
• The Pioneers rank fourth in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 34.3 percent make rate.
• KJ Hunt leads the team in scoring at 15.4 points per game, good for ninth in the Summit League.
• Hunt ranks fourth in the Summit League in assists per game, handing out 3.4 per night.
• Hunt ranks ninth 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 87.0 percent.
• Coban Porter ranks fifth in Summit League in 3s made per game, knocking down 2.3 a contest.
PURCHASE SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Purchase 2021-22 single-game tickets right HERE.
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: North Dakota State (15-8, 7-4 SL)
What: Game 26 of the 2021-22 season
Where: Fargo, N.D. (Scheels Center)
When: Saturday, February 5, 12 p.m. MT
Last Time Out:
Denver got a road win at North Dakota, 81-79 in overtime.
Series History:
This is the 25th meeting in the all-time series, with NDSU leading 17-7.
Last Meeting:
North Dakota State won the first meeting this year, 87-69 in Denver on Jan. 10.
Other Team Notes:
• The Pioneers are averaging 70.0 points per game this year, eighth in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 73.1 points per game on the season, fifth in the Summit League.
• DU is shooting 45.8 percent from the field, fourth in the Summit League this season.
• Denver is holding opponents to 44.2 percent shooting, fifth in the Summit League.
• The Pioneers rank fifth in the Summit League in steals per game, swiping 5.4 a night.
• Denver has been solid at rim protection, ranking second in the Summit League in blocks per game at 3.5.
• The Crimson and Gold rank third in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 456 free throws on the season, 23rd in all of the NCAA.
• DU ranks fourth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 35.9 percent in 2021-22.
• The Pioneers rank fourth in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 34.3 percent make rate.
• KJ Hunt leads the team in scoring at 15.4 points per game, good for ninth in the Summit League.
• Hunt ranks fourth in the Summit League in assists per game, handing out 3.4 per night.
• Hunt ranks ninth 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 87.0 percent.
• Coban Porter ranks fifth in Summit League in 3s made per game, knocking down 2.3 a contest.
PURCHASE SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Purchase 2021-22 single-game tickets right HERE.
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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