Udofia’s 17 Points Lift Denver to 68-51 Win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Chris Udofia leads Pioneers with a game-high 17 points and seven rebounds

University of Denver men’s basketball team junior forward Chris Udofia (Irving, Texas) had game highs with 17 points and seven rebounds, leading the Pioneers to a 68-51 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Wednesday night at Magness Arena.

Denver (1-1) shot 44.4 percent (11-for-21) from three-point range in the game, including three from sophomore guard Brett Olson (Highlands Ranch, Colo.), who finished with 11 points. Overall, the Pioneers hit 46.5 percent (20-of-23) from the field, while holding the Islanders (1-1) to 38.8 percent (19-of-49).

“Our defensive effort was much better tonight than it was in our opener,” head coach Joe Scott. “We also got a big contribution from our fifth through eighth players, which is another thing that we have emphasized. These are things we have to keep getting better at game by game.”

Denver will return to action Friday when they host California of the Pac-12. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. MT, and the game will be broadcast live on ROOT SPORTS.

Individual game tickets are on sale now with prices starting at $9 for adults. DU students get into the game free with their Pioneer Card. Visit denverpioneers.com