The Denver Pioneers will travel to San Diego, California on Monday, November 6th, to face the UC San Diego Tritons in their season opener. The game is scheduled to tip off at 10:30pm ET and will be televised live on ESPN+.
The Pioneers are coming off a 16-13 season in 2022-23, while the Tritons finished with a record of 18-12. UC San Diego is a member of the Big West Conference, while Denver plays in the Summit League.
The game between the Denver Pioneers and the UC San Diego Tritons will be televised live on ESPN+. ESPN+ is a streaming service that is available on the ESPN app and on ESPN.com. A subscription to ESPN+ is required to watch the game.
Matchup: Denver vs UC San Diego
Time: Monday, November 6, 2023, 10:30pm ET (Local time)
Locations: LionTree Arena, San Diego, CA
TV: ESPN+
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The Pioneers will be led by senior guard Jase Townsend, who averaged 17.2 points and 4.3 rebounds per game last season. Townsend is one of the top scorers in the Summit League and is a Preseason All-Summit League selection.
The Tritons will be led by senior forward Finn Sullivan, who averaged 16.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game last season. Sullivan is one of the most dominant players in the Big West Conference and is a Preseason All-Big West selection.
The game between the Pioneers and the Tritons is expected to be a close and competitive one. Both teams are evenly matched and have a number of talented players. Denver has a slight edge in experience, while UC San Diego has a slight edge in athleticism.
I predict that the Denver Pioneers will defeat the UC San Diego Tritons by a score of 75-70.
Denver has a slight edge in experience over UC San Diego. The Pioneers also have a better defense, ranking 62nd in the country in defensive efficiency last season, while the Tritons ranked 74th.
UC San Diego has a slight edge in athleticism and depth over Denver. The Tritons also have a better offense, ranking 68th in the country in offensive efficiency last season, while the Pioneers ranked 78th.
Overall, I believe that Denver has the edge in this matchup. They have a better defense and a more experienced player in Jase Townsend. However, UC San Diego is a capable team that could pull off the upset if they play their best game.
