DENVER  – The University of Denver women's basketball team will open their 2021-22 season in Colorado Springs this week with a trip to the United States Air Force Academy. Opening tip is set for 6:30 p.m. MT on Tuesday.
 
The Four W's
Who: Denver (0-0) vs. Air Force (0-0)
What: Game 1 of the 2021-22 Season
Where: Colorado Springs, Colo. (Clune, Arena)
When: 6:30 p.m. MT
 
Last Time Out:
Sixth-seeded Denver fell to third-seeded North Dakota State 79-67 in the Summit League Quarterfinal at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls in March. Meghan Boyd led the Pioneers with a game-high 19, while Uju Ezeudu added 16 points and eight rebounds.
 
DI Series History:
Denver is 17-2 in the Division I history between Denver and Air Force, winning 12-straight contests in the series before an 82-79 loss in the second of two meetings last season. The Pioneers won the first meeting last season 72-56 in Clune Arena.
 
Last Meeting:
Anna Jackson tallied the second double-double in her career with 15 points and 12 rebounds in an 82-79 loss to the Falcons inside Hamilton Gymnasium last December. The Pioneers shot 50-percent from the field in the loss and had five players in double figures for the first time in the campaign.
 
#Pledge4Pios:
Ahead of the 2021-22 season, the Pioneers began the #Pledge4Pios #LongBallElite campaign, an opportunity for supporters of the program to donate any dollar amount towards every made three the Pioneers knock down this season. To join #Pledge4Pios, click here.
 
What's Next:
Denver will open its home slate on Friday against Missouri S&T. Tip off is set for 1 p.m. MT. It'll be the first meeting between the programs in the Pioneers' Division I era.
 
Team Notes:

• Head Coach Doshia Woods has a 7-16 record, starting 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 Pioneers feature six newcomers, including three freshmen and three transfers.
• Denver is 12-11 in season openers since joining Division I in 1998-99.
  • The Pioneers are 5-0 in season openers against Air Force.
• 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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