University of Denver Men's Basketball Team Extends Win Streak to Four
The University of Denver men's basketball team secured a 90-66 victory over Colorado College, marking their fourth consecutive win. The Pioneers were led by Tainamo, who recorded 23 points and 8 rebounds, while Tommy Bruner added 19 points, 8 assists, and 2 steals. The team's performance was highlighted by their ability to crash the offensive glass, securing 13 boards that resulted in 8 second-chance points, and disrupting Colorado College shots with 11 blocks, including Isaiah Carr's career-high 9 rejections.
Key Takeaways:
- Tainamo finished with 23 points and 8 rebounds, extending his double-figure scoring streak to five games, as well as his 20+ point game streak to four times this season and six times in his career.
- Bruner's 19 points and 8 assists stretched his streak in double figures to 11-straight games, marking the 81st time he has finished with 10+ points in his collegiate career.
- Isaiah Carr's 9 blocks are the third most by a men's Division I student-athlete this season and tied the Denver school record set by Yemi Nicholson in 2005.
- Carr also recorded career-highs in both rebounds (10) and blocks (9).
- Jaxon Brenchley finished with 12 points, marking his fifth time this season and ninth time in his collegiate career in double figures.
- Pedro Lopez-Sanvicente recorded a career-high 11 points, finishing in double figures for the first time in his career.
Statistics:
- Second-chance points: 8
- Offensive rebounds: 13
- Blocks: 11
- Isaiah Carr's blocks: 9
- Yemi Nicholson's record blocks: 9
- Carr's rebounds: 10