FARGO, N.D. – The University of Denver women's basketball team got 20 points off the bench, but couldn't cut into the halftime deficit, falling to North Dakota State 71-43 on Thursday night at the Scheels Center.
The Pioneers (7-9, 3-2) had two players score in double figures, led by Ally Haar, who had 12 points. Jojo Jones tacked on 10 points from the bench and Emma Smith added four points, seven rebounds and three steals.
Led by Makayla Minett's five offensive rebounds, Denver did a great job crashing the offensive glass, pulling down 10 boards.
How It Happened
After falling behind 7-4, Denver went on a 5-0 run with 5:13 left in the first quarter, culminating in a bucket from Jones, to take a 9-7 lead. The Pioneers then surrendered that lead and entered the second quarter down 22-15.
The Pioneers continued to lose ground in the second quarter and faced a 44-25 halftime deficit.
North Dakota State continued to increase its lead after halftime, building a 46-25 advantage before Denver went on a 7-0 run, punctuated by a three from Smith, to trim its deficit to 46-32 with 7:39 to go in the third. North Dakota State countered and stretched its lead to 54-39 heading into the fourth.
Denver could not pull any closer in the fourth, losing by a final of 71-43.
GAME NOTES:
- Jojo Jones finished with 10 points.
- Jones finished in double figures for the sixth time in her freshman campaign.
- Ally Haar finished with 12 points
- Haar finished in double-figures for the third-straight game, the eighth time this season and the 31st time in her career.
- Freshman Emma Smith finished with a season-high three steals.
- Denver got to double-digit offensive rebounds for the 12th time this season.
UP NEXT: Denver will travel to North Dakota on Saturday for a 12 p.m. MT tipoff. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets for the 2022-23 season are available now, and can be purchased here.
LONG BALL ELITE: Back for a second season, the Denver women's basketball program is running its Long Ball Elite fundraiser in 2022-23. Fans in a position to donate, consider pledging a dollar amount per 3-pointer made by the DU Pioneers this season. Join the Long Ball Elite campaign today.
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