NCAAB

Western Illinois Leathernecks at Denver Pioneers

· NCAA Men's Basketball
Western Illinois Leathernecks
9-19, 2-13 Away
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
46 - 74
Denver Pioneers
8-21, 6-6 Home

Nzekwesi scores 20 to carry Denver over W. Illinois 74-46

Joe Rosga had 19 points and six rebounds for Denver (8-21, 3-12 Summit League). Ade Murkey added 10 points.

Zion Young scored a season-high 21 points for the Leathernecks (9-19, 4-11). Kobe Webster added seven rebounds.

C.J. Duff, the Leathernecks' second leading scorer heading into the contest at 12 points per game, shot only 14 percent for the game (1 of 7).

The Pioneers leveled the season series against the Leathernecks with the win. Western Illinois defeated Denver 78-60 on Dec. 30. Denver finishes out the regular season against Nebraska Omaha at home on Saturday. Western Illinois finishes out the regular season against South Dakota State on the road on Saturday.

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Recent Plays

2nd 0:00 End of Game 46 - 74
2nd 0:00 End of 2nd half 46 - 74
2nd 0:00 Denver Turnover. 46 - 74
2nd 0:30 Keshon Montague Turnover. 46 - 74
2nd 0:36 Ryan Maas Defensive Rebound. 46 - 74

Statistics

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17-56 FG 27-66
30 Field Goal % 41
3-11 3PT 8-24
27 Three Point % 33
9-11 FT 12-16
82 Free Throw % 75
37 Rebounds 44
8 Offensive Rebounds 12
29 Defensive Rebounds 32
8 Assists 14
4 Steals 12
4 Blocks 4
18 Turnovers 9
0 Team Turnovers 1
18 Total Turnovers 9
0 Technical Fouls 0
0 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
2 Points Off Turnovers 18
5 Fast Break Points 24
20 Points in Paint 34
17 Fouls 18
0 Largest Lead 32

Game Information

Venue: Magness Arena

Location: Denver, CO
Attendance: 1,145 | Capacity:

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