South Dakota faces Denver, seeks to stop 3-game slide

BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota looks to end its three-game losing streak with a win over Denver. The Pioneers have gone 7-5 at home. Denver is ninth in the Summit at limiting opponent scoring, allowing 75.5 points while holding opponents to 45.2% shooting. The Coyotes are 6-9 against Summit opponents. South Dakota ranks seventh in the Summit with 30.1 rebounds per game led by Damani Hayes averaging 6.9. TOP PERFORMERS: Tommy Bruner is scoring 16.2 points per game with 2.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Pioneers. Touko Tainamo is averaging...