Denver – The University of Denver women's basketball team will take on Purdue Fort Wayne on Saturday at 1 p.m. MT. DU (12-8, 5-2) has won four of its last five and rides a two game winning streak while the Mastodons are just 1-6 in league play. 

The Pioneers are led by five players who all average double-figure scoring, Madison Nelson (16.9 points per game), Lauren Loven (15.9 points per game), Samantha Romanowski (12.1 points per game), Claire Gritt (11.4 points per game) and Courtney Smith (10.8 points per game). Denver tops the league in points per game with an 83.5 average which also fifth best in the nation. Head coach Jim Turgeon's squad also ranks inside in the top-20 in 3-point percentage (third), 3s made (third), 3s per game (seventh), total blocks (seventh), blocks per game (11^th) and free throws made (17^th). Despite just a 2-7 record away from home, DU is off to a 5-2 start in league play after finishing a program best, 7-7 last season. The Pios will look to continue the strong season and extend their four game winning-streak over Purdue Fort Wayne.

The Mastodons who are just 5-14 overall picked up their first league win on Thursday night over Omaha. Head coach Niecee Nelson who is in her third season at the helm relies on De'Jour Young (13.1 points per game) and Jaelencia Williams (9.5 points per game) to pace an offense that averages just 62.6 points per game. Purdue Fort Wayne shoots a solid 40.5 percent from the floor but allows opponents to shoot over 42 percent while scoring over 69 points per game. Despite just one win in the Summit League the Mastodons have showed gradual improvement throughout the year.

Denver holds an 8-3 all-time advantage as the Pioneers have won four-straight dating back to the 2017 season.

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