DENVER – The University of Denver women's basketball team will open its 2021-22 home slate on Friday when the Pioneers welcome Missouri S&T to Hamilton Gymnasium. Tip-off is scheduled at 1 p.m. MT.
The Four W's
Who: Denver (0-1) vs. Missouri S&T
What: Game 2: Home opener
Where: Denver, Colo. (Hamilton Gymnasium)
When: 1 p.m. MT
Last Time Out:
Denver led 14-4 right out of the gate, but a 29-7 third quarter carried the Air Force Falcons past the Pioneers 79-62 on Tuesday evening at Clune Arena.
FULL RECAP
DI Series History:
First Meeting
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What's Next:
Denver will continue its five game homestand on Monday when the Pioneers welcome Wichita State to Hamilton Gymnasium. Tip off is set for 7 p.m. MT. The game will serve as the women's basketball program's "Be Our Guest" game, giving fans the opportunity to come check out the Pioneers FOR FREE. Sign up for the Be Our Guest Promotion
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Team Notes:
- Head Coach Doshia Woods has a 7-17 record, in her second season in 2021-22.
- Prior to Denver, Woods spent 10 seasons on the Tulane women's basketball staff.
- Denver returns three starters from last year's team. Meghan Boyd and Uju Ezeudu started 20 games apiece, while Anna Jackson started 19 last season.
- The trio combined for 41.4 points and 15.7 rebounds per game.
- The three combined for 39 points in Denver's opener, led by 19 from Ezeudu.
- The Pioneers feature six newcomers, including three freshmen and three transfers.
- Tess Santos had nine points in her Crimson and Gold Debut Tuesday, all in the second quarter, in Denver's loss to Air Force.
- Denver is 26-19 in home openers in the program's history.
- The Crimson and Gold were picked fifth in the Summit League Preseason Poll after earning the No. 6 seed in last year's tournament.
- Ezeudu and Boyd were named to the Summit League Preseason Second Team.
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