MACOMB, IL --The Denver men's basketball team knocked down 5-of-11 attempts from three-point range, shooting 45.5 percent from deep in a 91-74 loss to the Western Illinois Leathernecks on the road Saturday.

The Pioneers (10-8, 1-4) had four players score in double figures, led by Touko Tainamo, who had 19 points and eight rebounds. Tommy Bruner tacked on 19 points and four assists and Tyree Corbett helped out with 16 points and two blocks from the bench.

Denver out-rebounded Western Illinois 37-31 in Saturday's game, led by Tainamo's eight boards. The Pioneers also pulled down 11 offensive rebounds and scored nine second chance points.

How It Happened

Denver struggled out of the gate, falling behind 37-25 heading into halftime.

Western Illinois kept widening its lead after intermission, constructing a 40-25 advantage before Denver went on a 7-0 run, finished off by Tainamo's layup, to shrink the deficit to 40-32 with 18:01 to go in the contest. Western Illinois responded and outscored the Pioneers the rest of the way, ending the game with a final score of 91-74.

Game Notes

» The Pioneers shot well from three point range, knocking down five of 11 long range attempts.

» Denver lost despite a 37-31 rebounding advantage.

» Denver cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 11 offensive boards in the game.
» Touko Tainamo and Tommy Bruner led the Pioneers with 19 points apiece.
» Tevin Smith added 10 points, his first game in double figures since returning from injury. 
» Denver got a game-high eight rebounds from both Touko Tainamo and Lukas Kisunas.
» Denver dropped to 1-5 when trailing at the half.
» Denver scored 49 points in the second half. 

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