DU jumped out to an 8-2 lead capped by a Charley Dimmock dunk. At the midway mark, Logan Threatt nailed a tray to withstand a Highlander push, 15-10. A pair of free throws from Kam Martin extended the lead to 17-11 at 8:25. DU maintained the 6-point margin with five minutes to go in the first half. A tip-in by Harry Bates and a jumper by Carson Johnson finished Denver scoring, 29-22, at the break.

The Highlanders closed the margin in the second half. The first 5 minutes, Denver maintained the lead, 40-33, capped by a pair of free throws from Oskar Stumar. At 12:25 UCR drew even, 42-42, on a three point make by Easton Reagan. Denver regained a fragile lead until UCR drew even at 42 each with 6:41 remaining. A three point make gave the Highlanders a 4-point lead with 5 minutes remaining. The Pioneers could never retake the lead the rest of the game. Final score 64-60.

It was a disappointing loss for the Pioneers who had a solid opportunity to secure a road win. Kam Martin paced Denver with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Shaun Wysocki finished with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Carson Johnson finished with 11 points.

Next up is a home game against Wyoming at Hamilton Gym on November 14th at 1:00 pm MT.