DENVER: Cameron Shelton had 27 points as northern Arizona narrowly beat Denver 68-65 on Tuesday.
On three occasions, Shelton made a pair of free throws after the Pioneers made it a one-point game with two minutes left. Same Hines Jr. missed a 3-point tie with a second left.
Jay Green had 15 points and seven rebounds for northern Arizona (1-5), which ended their five-game losing streak. Carson Towt added eight rebounds.
Jase Townsend had 16 points for the Pioneers (1-6), whose losing streak extended to six games. Frank Ryder added 11 points and three blocks. Drake Muller had 11 points.
Northern Arizona will play at No.1 Gonzaga on Monday.
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