ncaab Game Recap
Ottawa (AZ) Spirit vs Denver Pioneers Recap - Ottawa (AZ) Wins 72-71
Ottawa (AZ) earned a 72-71 victory over Denver on Friday, getting 17 points from Kolten Hitt at Hamilton Gymnasium.
Kam Malbrough had 16 points for Ottawa (AZ) and Jayce Catchings chipped in with 9 points. Keshawn Bruner had 4 assists for them, while Kam Malbrough was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Denver got 23 points from KJ Hunt in a losing cause and another 13 points from Touko Tainamo. KJ Hunt contributed 4 assists for them, while Payton Moore had 6 rebounds.
Ottawa (AZ) was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Ottawa (AZ) won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-28.
Ottawa (AZ) heads into a battle against Grand Canyon. Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against IUPUI.