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Denver and Omaha Clash in Hamilton Saturday at 2 p.m. MT

The Pioneers will clinch a spot in next month’s Summit League Tournament with a win on Saturday

DENVER  – The University of Denver women's basketball team will open a three-game homestand to close out the regular season on Saturday when the Pioneers welcome Omaha to Hamilton Gymnasium.
 
Tip is set for 2 p.m. MT and the game will be broadcast on Altitude 2. Saturday's game, which will see Denver clinch a berth in the Summit League Tournament with a win, will serve as both Denver's Alumni Weekend and its "United as One" game, hosted in conjunction with SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Council).   
 
The Four W's
Who: Denver (8-18, 3-12 Summit) vs. Omaha (6-18, 2-13 Summit)
What: Game 27 of the 2021-22 Season
Where: Hamilton Gymnasium (Denver, Colo.)
When: February 19, 2022 – 2 p.m. MT
 
Last Time Out:
Uju Ezeudu and Indeya Sanders finished in double figures, but the Pioneers fell to South Dakota 81-53 in Vermillion on Saturday afternoon. FULL RECAP
 
Series History:
Denver is 10-7 in its Division I history with Omaha, winning eight of the last 10 meetings between the two program. DU and UNO split the series last year in Hamilton, but the Pioneers grabbed the opener of this year's series 71-62 on January 20 at Baxter Arena. Prior to last year, Denver won seven-straight in the series.  
 
#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. Denver has made 194 three-pointers so far this season.
 
What's Next:
Denver will continue its three-game homestand next weekend when the Pioneers host St. Thomas on Thursday (Feb. 24) at 7 p.m. MT.  
 
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Players Mentioned

Uju Ezeudu

#24 Uju Ezeudu

Forward
6' 0"
Junior
Indeya Sanders

#2 Indeya Sanders

Guard
5' 6"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Uju Ezeudu

#24 Uju Ezeudu

6' 0"
Junior
Forward
Indeya Sanders

#2 Indeya Sanders

5' 6"
Graduate Student
Guard