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Denver Welcomes North Dakota State on Senior Saturday

The Pioneers will honor their five seniors following Saturday afternoon’s game

DENVER  – The University of Denver women's basketball program will honor its five student-athlete Senior Class on Saturday when the Pioneers welcome North Dakota State to Hamilton Gymnasium. Tip is set for 1 p.m. MT, and the senior ceremony will take place after the game.   
 
The Four W's
Who: Denver (10-15, 6-8 Summit League) vs. North Dakota State (14-9, 8-5 Summit League)
What: Senior Day
Where: Hamilton Gymnasium (Denver, Colo.)
When: Saturday, February 11, 2023 – 1 p.m. MT
WEB: Pioneer Vision
 
SERIES HISTORY:
Denver is 12-11 against North Dakota State in its Division I history, including 8-1 in the Mile High City. The two programs have split the regular season series in each of the last two years. North Dakota State won the series opener by a count of 71-43 in January.
 
LAST TIME OUT – Denver 67, North Dakota State 82
North Dakota State got off to a strong start from the field and pulled away early on Thursday night at Hamilton Gymnasium. Emily Counsel had a season-high 15 points in the loss.
 
SENIOR DAY
Following the game, Denver will honor seniors Sophia Zulich, Tsimba Malonga, Makayla Minett, Ally Haar and Mikayla Brandon.
 
LONG BALL ELITE:
Back for a second season, the Denver women's basketball program has restarted its Long Ball Elite fundraiser this campaign. 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. Denver has made 214 three-pointers this season.
 
TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets for the 2022-23 season are available now, and can be purchased here.
 
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Players Mentioned

Emily Counsel

#11 Emily Counsel

Guard/Forward
6' 3"
Junior
Tsimba Malonga

#32 Tsimba Malonga

Guard
5' 7"
Graduate Student
Makayla Minett

#21 Makayla Minett

Forward
6' 3"
Senior
Sophia Zulich

#1 Sophia Zulich

Forward
5' 11"
Redshirt Junior
Mikayla Brandon

#14 Mikayla Brandon

Forward
6' 1"
Graduate Student
Ally  Haar

#20 Ally Haar

Guard
5' 6"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Emily Counsel

#11 Emily Counsel

6' 3"
Junior
Guard/Forward
Tsimba Malonga

#32 Tsimba Malonga

5' 7"
Graduate Student
Guard
Makayla Minett

#21 Makayla Minett

6' 3"
Senior
Forward
Sophia Zulich

#1 Sophia Zulich

5' 11"
Redshirt Junior
Forward
Mikayla Brandon

#14 Mikayla Brandon

6' 1"
Graduate Student
Forward
Ally  Haar

#20 Ally Haar

5' 6"
Graduate Student
Guard