SIOUX FALLS, S.D.  – The University of Denver women's basketball team saw its season come to a close on Sunday, losing 79-67 to North Dakota State in the Summit League Championship Quarterfinal game at the Sanford Pentagon.  
 
Inside the Box Score:

• Meghan Boyd led the way with a game-high 19 points.
• Uju Ezeudu added 16 points to go with eight rebounds.
• Claire Gritt wrapped up her Denver career with nine points and four rebounds.
• The Bison were led by a team-high 16 points from Heaven Hamling.

Significant Stats:

• Denver's five made 3s were the lowest total in four games.
• Pioneers dropped to 2-8 all-time in the Summit League Championship.

Turning Point:
An 11-0 run to close out the first quarter by NDSU, breaking a 14-14 tie game.
 
As it Happened:

First Quarter:
North Dakota State opened with a string of 3s to take a 9-2 advantage before Pioneers roared back with an 8-0 run to take its first lead at 10-9 on a layup from Tsimba Malonga in transition. The Bison found separation late in the quarter, using a 11-0 run of their own to break a tie game and get its first double-digit lead of the afternoon at 25-14.

Second Quarter:
Back-to-back 3s from the Crimson and Gold wasn't enough to stop NDSU from pushing its lead to 14 at the 5:34 mark. North Dakota State was able to penetrate and get to the rim and convert. The Bison kept the pressure on, going into the half up 40-25.

Third Quarter:
North Dakota State opened the second half with a bang, quickly pushing its lead to 21 after a 3 from the right wing by Ryan Cobbins at the 7:26 mark, forcing Denver to take a timeout. The Bison continued to build the lead with some hot shooting, taking a 25-point lead into the final frame, 65-40.

Fourth Quarter:
Both teams traded baskets in the fourth, until the Pioneers showed their fight and grit that has been on display all year under first-year head coach Doshia Woods, taking the quarter 27-14 to close out the season.

Up Next:
Denver (7-16, 5-9 Summit League) returns to action in the fall for preparation for the 2021-22 season.

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