Denver defeated North Dakota State by a score of 78-70 in a game played at North Dakota State on January 18, 2024. North Dakota State had an offensive rating of 95.0 compared to an offensive rating of 105.9 for Denver. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 73.7, which is 5% faster than the NCAA average.
North Dakota State's offensive rating in this game was 6% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 4% worse than average. The pace of the game was 8% faster than the adjusted season average for North Dakota State. Meanwhile, Denver's offensive rating in this game was 5% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 6% better than average. The pace of the game was 1% faster than the adjusted season average for Denver.
Currently, North Dakota State is ranked #257 with their offense ranked #194 and defense ranked #319 while Denver is ranked #240 with an offense ranked #129 and a defense ranked #332. North Dakota State is currently 12-17 while Denver is 13-17. North Dakota State has a strength of schedule ranked #219 while Denver's schedule is ranked #277.