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PREVIEW: Denver Off to Tulsa to Take On Oral Roberts

Game set for Thursday at 6 p.m. MT

DENVER – The University of Denver men's basketball team hits the road for two games, starting with a matchup on Thursday at Oral Roberts. Tip off is set for 6 p.m. MT. 

About Denver
• The Pioneers average 74.5 points per game this year, third in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 75.5 points per game this season, ninth in the Summit League.
• DU shoots 50.0 percent from the field in 2022-23, first the Summit League and seventh in the NCAA.
• Denver is holding opponents to 45.2 percent shooting, sixth in the Summit League. 
• The Crimson and Gold rank first in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 24.2 free throws per game, 10th in the NCAA.
• Denver is making 16.8 free throws per game, first in the Summit League and 17th in the NCAA. 
• The Pioneers rank third in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 32.8 percent make rate. 
Tommy Bruner ranks sixth in the Summit League in scoring, putting up 16.0 points per game. 
Tommy Bruner ranks second in the league in assists, handing out 4.5 per game.
Tommy Bruner ranks sixth in the Summit League in free throw percentage at 85.3 percent.
Tyree Corbett (8.3) ranks first in the Summit League in rebounds per game. 
Tyree Corbett's six double-doubles lead the Summit League.
Justin Mullins ranks fourth in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.5 average.  

About Oral Roberts 
• The Golden Eagles are 17-4 on the year and 8-0 in Summit League play.
• Oral Roberts is averaging 84.2 points per contest, first in the Summit League and seventh in the NCAA.
• Oral Roberts gives up 72.1 points a night, sixth in the Summit League. 
• Oral Roberts makes 47.8 percent of its shots this season, second in the Summit League.
• The Golden Eagles hit 37.6 percent of their 3s in 2022-23, second in the Summit League.
• Oral Roberts is making 11.0 3s per game this year, first in the Summit League and fourth in the NCAA. 
• Oral Roberts is handing out 15.2 assists per game this season, first in the Summit League.
• The Golden Eagles are pulling down 37.0 rebounds per game in 2022-23, second in the Summit League.
• Max Abmas is the team's leading scorer with a 22.0 average, first in the Summit League and fourth in the NCAA.
• Connor Vanover is the team's leading rebounder, ripping down 6.6 boards per game. 

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Players Mentioned

Justin Mullins

#20 Justin Mullins

Guard
6' 6"
Freshman
Tyree Corbett

#23 Tyree Corbett

Forward
6' 7"
Graduate Student
Tommy Bruner

#0 Tommy Bruner

Guard
6' 1"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Justin Mullins

#20 Justin Mullins

6' 6"
Freshman
Guard
Tyree Corbett

#23 Tyree Corbett

6' 7"
Graduate Student
Forward
Tommy Bruner

#0 Tommy Bruner

6' 1"
Junior
Guard