Sunday, January 3
Vermillion, S.D.
12 PM MT
University of Denver
2-8,0-2Summit League
74
at
89
South Dakota
6-3,2-0Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 16 | 10 | 20 | 28 | 74 |
| South Dakota | 23 | 19 | 31 | 16 | 89 |
Coyotes Take Series Against Pioneers
1/3/2021 12:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Ezeudu sets school records for free throws made and attempted in loss
VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of Denver women's basketball team closed out its season series with South Dakota on Sunday, falling 89-74 at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
Inside the Box Score:
South Dakota used an 11-0 run after the Pioneers closed to within four at 27-23 late in the second quarter to push the lead into double figures for good.
As it Happened:
First Quarter:
Denver shook off an 8-0 start from South Dakota with their own 6-0 run to keep it close in the opening minutes. The Coyotes pushed their lead as many as nine before a late Pioneer push made it a seven-point contest after one, 23-16.
Second Quarter:
A rough start for the Pioneers didn't stop them from fighting their way back into this one, closing to within four points at 27-23 after a 3 from Claire Gritt, her second make of the day from deep. But USD made its move from there, closing the half with a 15-3 run over the final 3:49 to take a 16-point lead into the half, 42-26.
Third Quarter:
A scoring outburst from South Dakota in the third put this one away, outscoring the Crimson and Gold 31-20 in the quarter to take a 73-46 lead.
Fourth Quarter:
DU closed the final 10 minutes of the contest refusing to go away, outscoring the Coyotes 28-16.
Up Next:
Denver gets a bye week this upcoming week and returns to action to host Oral Roberts for a pair of games on Jan. 15-16.
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:
- Uju Ezeudu led the Pioneers with 22 points and five rebounds.
- Ezeudu set program records from free throws made (16) and attempted (19).
- Meghan Boyd was Denver's other player in double figures, chipping in with 18 points.
- South Dakota had three players in double figures, including three with 13+ points.
- Hannah Sjerven led the Coyotes with a game-high 25 points.
- Pioneers tied a season high with 12 3s made
- The Crimson and Gold scored 74 points on the day, the sixth time this season with at least 70 in a game.
South Dakota used an 11-0 run after the Pioneers closed to within four at 27-23 late in the second quarter to push the lead into double figures for good.
As it Happened:
First Quarter:
Denver shook off an 8-0 start from South Dakota with their own 6-0 run to keep it close in the opening minutes. The Coyotes pushed their lead as many as nine before a late Pioneer push made it a seven-point contest after one, 23-16.
Second Quarter:
A rough start for the Pioneers didn't stop them from fighting their way back into this one, closing to within four points at 27-23 after a 3 from Claire Gritt, her second make of the day from deep. But USD made its move from there, closing the half with a 15-3 run over the final 3:49 to take a 16-point lead into the half, 42-26.
Third Quarter:
A scoring outburst from South Dakota in the third put this one away, outscoring the Crimson and Gold 31-20 in the quarter to take a 73-46 lead.
Fourth Quarter:
DU closed the final 10 minutes of the contest refusing to go away, outscoring the Coyotes 28-16.
Up Next:
Denver gets a bye week this upcoming week and returns to action to host Oral Roberts for a pair of games on Jan. 15-16.
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
/ Women's Basketball
Forward
/ Women's Basketball
Guard
/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
Denver
SD
FG%
.382
.514
3FG%
.444
.385
FT%
.800
.700
RB
33
38
TO
14
8
STL
3
5
Game Leaders
Pts
22
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
16
Pts
18
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
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