Kansas City Roos @ Denver Pioneers
Johnson scores 23 as Denver defeats Kansas City 87-74
DENVER -- — Carson Johnson had 23 points in Denver's 87-74 win over Kansas City on Wednesday.
Johnson shot 7 for 16 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Pioneers (8-8, 1-0 Summit League). Zane Nelson scored 17 points and added four steals. Jeremiah Burke had 16 points and shot 6 for 12, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc.
Karmello Branch finished with 18 points for the Roos (3-12, 0-1). Kansas City also got 17 points and eight assists from CJ Evans. Chris Dockery finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
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Game Information
Hamilton Gymnasium
9:00 PM, 31 December 2025
Denver, CO
Attendance: 984
- Referees:
- Verne Harris
- Mark Riggs
- Crystal Hogan
2025-26 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 2-0 | - | 12-5 |
| North Dakota | 2-0 | - | 8-10 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 1-0 | 0.5 | 12-4 |
| Denver | 1-1 | 1 | 8-9 |
| South Dakota State | 1-1 | 1 | 8-9 |
| Kansas City | 1-1 | 1 | 4-12 |
| South Dakota | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-8 |
| Omaha | 0-2 | 2 | 7-10 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-2 | 2 | 5-12 |

