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February 20, 2021
Swinney Recreation Center, Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Kansas City looks for its fifth straight conference win against Denver. Kansas City’s last Summit League loss came against the North Dakota State Bison 71-67 on Jan. 29. Denver fell 68-57 at Kansas City in its last outing.
SUPER SENIORS: Kansas City’s Brandon McKissic, Josiah Allick and Zion Williams have combined to account for 47 percent of all Roos scoring this season.
CLAMPING DOWN: The Roos have allowed just 59 points per game across 11 conference games, an improvement from the 69.8 per game they gave up to non-conference competition.TERRIFIC TOWNSEND: Jase Townsend has connected on 33.3 percent of the 96 3-pointers he’s attempted and has made 13 of 32 over the last five games. He’s also converted 88.3 percent of his foul shots this season.
Denver (2-15, 1-9) vs. Kansas City (9-10, 5-5) Swinney Recreation Center, Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Summit League foes meet as Denver battles Kansas City..
W. Illinois looks for home win vs Denver
February 13, 2021 GMT
Western Hall, Macomb, Illinois; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Western Illinois looks for its fourth straight win over Denver at Western Hall. The last victory for the Pioneers at Western Illinois was an 89-52 win on Feb. 24, 2018.
TEAM LEADERS: Western Illinois’ Will Carius has averaged 15.4 points and 4.9 rebounds while Tamell Pearson has put up 11.4 points and 7.3 rebounds. For the Pioneers, Jase Townsend has averaged 20.1 points and 4.1 rebounds while Sam Hines Jr. has put up 10.5 points and 6.3 rebounds.
CLAMPING DOWN: The Leathernecks have given up only 78.1 points per game to conference opponents thus far. That’s an improvement from the 81.8 per game they allowed to non-conference foes.TERRIFIC TOWNSEND: Townsend has connected on 32.6 percent of the 86 3-pointers he’s attempted and has made 9 of 22 over the last three games. He’s also made 88.9 percent of his free throws this season.
Denver (2-13, 1-7) vs. Western Illinois (5-12, 3-7) Western Hall, Macomb, Illinois; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver pays visit to Western Illinois in a Summit League matchup..