University of Denver
1-1,0-0WCC
Lindenwood
0-2,0-0OVC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood | 15 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 52 |
| Denver | 16 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 66 |
11/4/2026 8:51:00 PM | Women's Basketball
DENVER – The University of Denver women's basketball team picked up its first win of the 2026-27 season on Wednesday evening, defeating Lindenwood 66-52 in its home opener at Hamilton Gymnasium. The Pioneers improved to 1-1 overall with the victory.
Denver came out strong in front of its home crowd, taking a 16-15 lead after the opening quarter. The Pioneers created some separation in the second, outscoring the Lions 21-15 to carry a 37-30 advantage into halftime. Denver continued to build its lead after the break, holding Lindenwood to just 22 points in the second half to secure the 14-point win.
Junior guard Victoria Baker led the Pioneers with a career-high 23 points, surpassing her previous best of 18. Baker finished 7-of-11 from the field, knocked down three three-pointers and went 6-of-7 at the free-throw line.
Senior guard Laia Monclova added 16 points and recorded a double-double with a game-high 11 rebounds. Monclova finished 4-of-13 from the field and went 7-of-9 at the free-throw line.
Brooke Murrell contributed seven points and eight rebounds.
The Pioneers made their presence felt on the glass, outrebounding Lindenwood 39-32 and holding a 15-4 advantage in second-chance points. Denver also connected on eight three-pointers, shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc.
Denver took control in the second half, holding Lindenwood to 10 points in the third quarter and 12 in the fourth. The Pioneers led by as many as 19 points in the final period and maintained the advantage down the stretch to close out the home-opening victory.
DENVER LEADERS
- Points: Victoria Baker (23)
- Rebounds: Laia Monclova (11)
- Assists: Laia Monclova and Mallory McQuietor (3)
- Steals: Laia Monclova (3)
- Blocks: Laia Monclova and Mallory McQuietor (1)
GAME NOTES
- Denver earned its first win of the 2026-27 season, improving to 1-1 overall.
- Victoria Baker recorded a career-high 23 points, surpassing her previous career best of 18 points.
- Baker shot 7-of-11 from the field, including 3-of-5 from three-point range, and made 6-of-7 free throws.
- Laia Monclova recorded a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
- Denver outrebounded Lindenwood 39-32 and held a 15-4 advantage in second-chance points.
- The Pioneers made eight three-pointers, compared to two for the Lions.
- Denver held Lindenwood to 22 second-half points, including 10 in the third quarter.
- The Pioneers led by as many as 19 points in the fourth quarter.
NEXT UP
Denver heads back on the road Saturday, Nov. 7, to take on Weber State in Ogden, Utah. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. MT at the Dee Events Center, with the game streaming live on ESPN+.
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