| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 36 | 47 | 83 |
| WIU | 31 | 46 | 77 |
Tainamo scores 18 to carry Denver over W. Illinois 83-77
MACOMB, Ill. -- — Touko Tainamo posted 18 points and nine rebounds as Denver beat Western Illinois 83-77 on Saturday.
Coban Porter had 18 points for Denver (11-20, 7-11 Summit League). KJ Hunt added 13 points. Tevin Smith had 12 points.
Will Carius had 20 points for the Leathernecks (16-14, 7-11). Trenton Massner added 13 points and 10 rebounds. Luka Barisic had 12 points and seven rebounds.
The Pioneers evened the season series against the Leathernecks. Western Illinois defeated Denver 84-80 on Dec. 20.
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2021-22 Summit League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State | 18-0 | - | 30-5 |
| North Dakota State | 13-5 | 5 | 23-10 |
| Oral Roberts | 12-6 | 6 | 19-12 |
| Kansas City | 12-6 | 6 | 19-12 |
| South Dakota | 11-7 | 7 | 19-12 |
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| St. Thomas - Minnesota | 4-14 | 14 | 10-20 |
| Omaha | 4-14 | 14 | 5-25 |
| North Dakota | 2-16 | 16 | 6-25 |