DENVER - The University of Denver women's basketball team (7-6, 0-0) opens Summit League play on Thursday against the South Dakota Coyotes (6-8, 0-0).

SERIES HISTORY: The Pioneers are 3-21 against the Yotes, and dropped the last matchup, 48-78 in Hamilton on February 8, 2024. 

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE:
•The Pioneers rallied in the second half to defeat North Alabama, 78-70, on December 21 in Hamilton.
•Denver women's basketball opens Summit League play on January 2 against South Dakota in Hamilton Gymnasium
•DU will face off against the reigning conference champions, South Dakota State on January 4.

LONG BALL ELITE
• In offensive coordinator Lindsay Werntz' four seasons under head coach Doshia Woods, the Pioneers have played the analytics game, finishing top-30 nationally in both three-pointers attempted and triples made per game.
• In 2023-24, Denver finished 10th in threes attempted (821/27.4), 29th in threes made per game (8.2) and 207th in three-point field goal percentage (30.1).
• The Pioneers made double-digit triples on nine different occasions during the 2023-24 campaign, including a season-high 16 vs. Stetson (12/9) and Oral Roberts (2/3).

Back for a fourth season, the Denver women's basketball program will restart 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. 

LEADERSHIP GROUP
• Head coach Doshia Woods named Emma Smith, Jordan Jones, Angelina Robles and Emily Counsel to the 2024-25 leadership team.

JONES NAMED TO PRESEASON FIRST TEAM
• Junior guard Jordan Jones was named to the Preseason All-Summit League First Team ahead of media day on October 8.
• Jones started all 30 games last season averaging 14.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game last season.
• The Wyoming native is the first preseason first-team all-league selection under Woods.

Ticket Information: Tickets for the 2022-23 season are available now, and can be purchased here. Season tickets start at just $59.  
 
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