Shelton scores 27 to carry N. Arizona past Denver 68-65
DENVER -- — Cameron Shelton had 27 points as Northern Arizona narrowly beat Denver 68-65 on Tuesday.
Three times Shelton made a pair of free throws after the Pioneers made it a one-point game with two minutes to play. Same Hines Jr. missed a 3-pointer to tie with a second left.
Jay Green had 15 points and seven rebounds for Northern Arizona (1-5), which ended its season-opening five-game losing streak. Carson Towt added eight rebounds.
Jase Townsend had 16 points for the Pioneers (1-6), whose losing streak stretched to six games. Frank Ryder added 11 points and three blocks. Drake Muller had 11 points.
Northern Arizona is scheduled to play at No. 1 Gonzaga on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Frank Spencer
- Brian McAnally
- Matt Morales
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 6-1 | - | 14-6 |
| Montana | 5-2 | 1 | 12-8 |
| Portland State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 12-7 |
| Idaho | 4-3 | 2 | 9-11 |
| Idaho State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 8-9 |
| Northern Arizona | 3-4 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Montana State | 3-4 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Sacramento State | 2-4 | 3.5 | 6-13 |
| Eastern Washington | 2-5 | 4 | 6-14 |
| Weber State | 1-5 | 4.5 | 7-13 |
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 6-0 | - | 12-9 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-1 | 1 | 15-6 |
| North Dakota State | 4-2 | 2 | 15-6 |
| South Dakota State | 4-2 | 2 | 13-8 |
| South Dakota | 3-3 | 3 | 12-9 |
| Kansas City | 2-4 | 4 | 10-11 |
| North Dakota | 2-5 | 4.5 | 8-14 |
| Oral Roberts | 1-5 | 5 | 5-14 |
| Denver | 1-6 | 5.5 | 7-15 |
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