Monday, December 16
Denver, Colo.
11 AM MT
University of Denver
vs
Southern Utah
Crimson and Gold Host Hoops and Education Day Against Southern Utah
12/13/2019 2:02:00 PM | Women's Basketball
SCOUTING SOUTHERN UTAH
• Southern Utah is on a two-game win streak after earning an 82-68 win over UC Irvine Dec. 6.
• The Thunderbirds are currently in first place in the Big Sky.
• Senior Rebecca Cardenas is putting up a team-high 18.7 points per game, while Ashley Larsen's rebounding average of 6.3 leads the team.
COMMON FOE
• Denver and Southern Utah have both earned wins over UC Irvine this year.
• The Pioneers recorded an 83-75 victory over the Anteaters on Nov. 29.
EXCLUSIVE CLUB
• Nelson is just eight points away from hitting 1,000 in her career.
• The senior sits just 65 rebounds away from 700 in her career.
• She will be just the eighth player in program history with 1,000 career points and 700 career rebounds.
HISTORIC PERFORMANCES
• Nelson was unstoppable against Northern Colorado (Dec. 4) as she recorded 13 points, 15 rebounds, and career-highs with 8 blocks and 6 steals.
• The senior forward is the first player in the program's Division I era (1999-pres.) to post that stat line.
• Nelson's 24-point, 21-rebound outing against UC Irvine (Nov. 29) is only the second 20-20 performance in school history.
• The former Dover-Eyota High School standout recorded the first 20-20 game in program history on Nov. 23, 2018 against Lamar with 23 points and 20 boards.
DOUBLE THE FUN
• Nelson's double-double streak was snapped at seven games after being held to 10 points and 8 rebounds against Lamar on Dec. 8.
• The senior forward leads the Summit league and currently ranked third in the nation in double-doubles with seven this season.
• The Dover, Minnesota native has 19 double-doubles in her career.
• Nelson is averaging a double-double through 10 games with averages of 17.6 points and 12.2 rebounds.
• Ezeudu recorded her second double-double of her career against Colorado Christian with 19 points and a game-high 13 boards.
TICKETS:
For all Denver Athletics ticket inquires, call 303-871-GOAL (4625), or visit DenverPioneers.com. Purchase season tickets for the 2019-20 season by CLICKING HERE.
SHOP PIONEERS:
Get dressed for Game Day! Get your Pioneers gear at ShopPioneers.com, the official online store of University of Denver Athletics.
DONATE:
Fans interested in making a donation to the women's basketball program can do so by CLICKING HERE. Your contribution will make a direct impact on the success of YOUR Pioneers. Thank you in advance for your unwavering support of our student-athletes and their quest for excellence.
• Southern Utah is on a two-game win streak after earning an 82-68 win over UC Irvine Dec. 6.
• The Thunderbirds are currently in first place in the Big Sky.
• Senior Rebecca Cardenas is putting up a team-high 18.7 points per game, while Ashley Larsen's rebounding average of 6.3 leads the team.
COMMON FOE
• Denver and Southern Utah have both earned wins over UC Irvine this year.
• The Pioneers recorded an 83-75 victory over the Anteaters on Nov. 29.
EXCLUSIVE CLUB
• Nelson is just eight points away from hitting 1,000 in her career.
• The senior sits just 65 rebounds away from 700 in her career.
• She will be just the eighth player in program history with 1,000 career points and 700 career rebounds.
HISTORIC PERFORMANCES
• Nelson was unstoppable against Northern Colorado (Dec. 4) as she recorded 13 points, 15 rebounds, and career-highs with 8 blocks and 6 steals.
• The senior forward is the first player in the program's Division I era (1999-pres.) to post that stat line.
• Nelson's 24-point, 21-rebound outing against UC Irvine (Nov. 29) is only the second 20-20 performance in school history.
• The former Dover-Eyota High School standout recorded the first 20-20 game in program history on Nov. 23, 2018 against Lamar with 23 points and 20 boards.
DOUBLE THE FUN
• Nelson's double-double streak was snapped at seven games after being held to 10 points and 8 rebounds against Lamar on Dec. 8.
• The senior forward leads the Summit league and currently ranked third in the nation in double-doubles with seven this season.
• The Dover, Minnesota native has 19 double-doubles in her career.
• Nelson is averaging a double-double through 10 games with averages of 17.6 points and 12.2 rebounds.
• Ezeudu recorded her second double-double of her career against Colorado Christian with 19 points and a game-high 13 boards.
TICKETS:
For all Denver Athletics ticket inquires, call 303-871-GOAL (4625), or visit DenverPioneers.com. Purchase season tickets for the 2019-20 season by CLICKING HERE.
SHOP PIONEERS:
Get dressed for Game Day! Get your Pioneers gear at ShopPioneers.com, the official online store of University of Denver Athletics.
DONATE:
Fans interested in making a donation to the women's basketball program can do so by CLICKING HERE. Your contribution will make a direct impact on the success of YOUR Pioneers. Thank you in advance for your unwavering support of our student-athletes and their quest for excellence.
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