Bruner scores 18, Denver tops Western Illinois 74-44
DENVER -- — Tommy Bruner had 18 points in Denver's 74-44 victory over Western Illinois on Thursday night.
Bruner shot 8 for 13, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Pioneers (13-12, 4-8 Summit League). Justin Mullins scored 11 points, shooting 4 for 8, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc. Lukas Kisunas recorded 10 points and finished 5 of 6 from the floor. Marko Luki had 10 on 3 of 4 from the field with two 3 pointers.
Trenton Massner led the way for the Leathernecks (14-9, 7-5) with nine points and two steals. Quinlan Bennett added nine points for Western Illinois. Jesiah West also recorded eight points, 11 rebounds and two steals. The Leathernecks broke a five-game winning streak with the loss.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lewis Garrison
- Brian McNutt
- Luke Schumer
2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 2-9 |
2023-24 Summit League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
South Dakota | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
North Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
Denver | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
North Dakota | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
South Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
Oral Roberts | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
Omaha | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
Kansas City | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |