Smith scores 23, Denver edges Idaho 68-63 in opener
DENVER -- — Tevin Smith scored 23 points as Denver beat Idaho 68-63 in a season opener on Monday night.
Smith shot 8 of 15 from the field and 6 for 9 from the line for the Pioneers. Tommy Bruner shot 5 for 9, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc to add 12 points. Lukas Kisunas finished 5 of 6 from the floor to finish with 11 points, while adding three blocks.
Isaac Jones led the way for the Vandals with 15 points. Terren Frank added 11 points and seven rebounds for Idaho. In addition, Trey Smith finished with 10 points.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Thursday. Denver hosts Colorado College while Idaho hosts Walla Walla.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mark Riggs
- Armando Rivas
- Kirk Smith
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Northern Colorado | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Montana | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Portland State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Idaho State | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Montana State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Weber State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Idaho | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Eastern Washington | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Kansas City | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Denver | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Omaha | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
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