Saturday, January 16
Denver, Colo.
3 PM MT
University of Denver
3-9,1-3Summit League
78
vs
79
Oral Roberts
5-7,3-1Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Roberts | 23 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 79 |
| Denver | 20 | 21 | 15 | 22 | 78 |
Photo by: Brittany Evans
Golden Eagles Get Series Split with Pioneers on Late Basket
1/16/2021 5:40:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Counsel and Gritt have career days for Pioneers
DENVER – The University of Denver women's basketball team narrowly fell as game-winning shot from Anna Jackson missed as time expired, 79-78 to Oral Roberts on Saturday. The Golden Eagles' victory splits the season series.
Inside the Box Score:
Significant Stats:
Turning Point:
Golden Eagles' Tierney Coleman making the game-winning jumper with 18 seconds left in regulation to put them up for good.
As it Happened:
First Quarter:
Oral Roberts got out to a hot start shooting, taking a 23-20 edge through 10 minutes. Denver was carried in the quarter by Counsel, who came off the bench to score 10 points, highlighted by knocking down two 3s.
Second Quarter:
Counsel continued her offensive assault in the second, pouring in another 10 points as the Pioneers kept it a one-possession game going into the half, trailing 44-41.
Third Quarter:
Oral Roberts pushed its lead to seven points after three by dialing up the defense on DU. The Crimson and Gold were held to 5-for-13 from the field.
Fourth Quarter:
Gritt stepped up and tried to power the Pioneers to a win after Counsel with down with a leg injury midway through the quarter. The senior scored 13 points in the final 5:36 to give Denver a chance but a late basket from ORU with 18 seconds proved costly. The Crimson and Gold had a chance to win it at the buzzer but Jackson's attempt came up short.
Up Next:
Denver (3-9, 1-3 Summit League) hits the road for a two-game series at North Dakota State next week. First game is set for Friday at 4 p.m. MT.
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
For the latest University of Denver updates on the coronavirus, click 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.
Inside the Box Score:
- Emily Counsel had her best game as a Pioneer, finishing with a career-high 26 points.
- Claire Gritt turned in a great all-around performance, scoring a career-best 22 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists.
- Jackson added 14 points, her sixth game this season in double figures.
- Keni Jo Lippe led the Golden Eagles with 15 points.
Significant Stats:
- Pioneers made seven 3s on the day, the 11th time in 12 games they have made at least seven.
- The Crimson and Gold's 27 free throw attempts were the third highest in a game this year.
Turning Point:
Golden Eagles' Tierney Coleman making the game-winning jumper with 18 seconds left in regulation to put them up for good.
As it Happened:
First Quarter:
Oral Roberts got out to a hot start shooting, taking a 23-20 edge through 10 minutes. Denver was carried in the quarter by Counsel, who came off the bench to score 10 points, highlighted by knocking down two 3s.
Second Quarter:
Counsel continued her offensive assault in the second, pouring in another 10 points as the Pioneers kept it a one-possession game going into the half, trailing 44-41.
Third Quarter:
Oral Roberts pushed its lead to seven points after three by dialing up the defense on DU. The Crimson and Gold were held to 5-for-13 from the field.
Fourth Quarter:
Gritt stepped up and tried to power the Pioneers to a win after Counsel with down with a leg injury midway through the quarter. The senior scored 13 points in the final 5:36 to give Denver a chance but a late basket from ORU with 18 seconds proved costly. The Crimson and Gold had a chance to win it at the buzzer but Jackson's attempt came up short.
Up Next:
Denver (3-9, 1-3 Summit League) hits the road for a two-game series at North Dakota State next week. First game is set for Friday at 4 p.m. MT.
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
For the latest University of Denver updates on the coronavirus, click 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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Players Mentioned
Guard/Forward
/ Women's Basketball
Guard
/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
ORU
Denver
FG%
.443
.414
3FG%
.357
.292
FT%
.714
.852
RB
29
41
TO
15
19
STL
10
5
Game Leaders
Pts
26
FGM
9
3FGM
2
FTM
6
Pts
22
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
11
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
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