Fort Wayne feels at home in Denver, pummel Pioneers 82-63
DENVER -- Bryson Scott and Kason Harrell combined to score 38 points and Fort Wayne beat Denver on the Pioneers' home court for the fourth time in five games Saturday, posting an 82-63 Summit League victory.
The Mastodons now have won six of their last eight.
Scott hit a jumper, Matt Weir converted a layup and Dylan Carl dunked and nailed a 3 in a 9-0 run that started barely two minutes into the game and vaulted Fort Wayne (12-7, 1-1) into a 13-6 lead it never relinquished. By halftime the Mastodons held a 10-point lead and after John Konchar dunked with 6:40 remaining it reached 21 points.
Scott finished with 20 points for his 24th career 20-point game. Harrell hit 4 of 9 from deep to finish with 18 while Carl and Konchar added 12 and 11 points, respectively.
Joe Rosqa scored 18 points to lead Denver (6-12, 0-2).
Game Information
- Referees:
- John Yorkovich
- Dan Dorian
- Steve Honacki
2023-24 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 15-5 | - | 24-12 |
| Youngstown State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Green Bay | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Wright State | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Milwaukee | 12-8 | 3 | 20-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Cleveland State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Robert Morris | 6-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
| IUPUI | 2-18 | 13 | 6-26 |
| Detroit Mercy | 1-19 | 14 | 1-31 |
2023-24 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State | 12-4 | - | 22-13 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Kansas City | 10-6 | 2 | 16-16 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 9-7 | 3 | 20-13 |
| North Dakota State | 8-8 | 4 | 15-17 |
| Omaha | 7-9 | 5 | 15-18 |
| Denver | 6-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Oral Roberts | 5-11 | 7 | 12-19 |
| South Dakota | 5-11 | 7 | 12-20 |
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