Main Story

Denver earned its first win of the season, beating Lindenwood 66-52 in its home opener. Junior guard Victoria Baker led the Pioneers with a career-high 23 points, while Laia Monclova added 16 points and 11 rebounds. Denver took control after halftime, limiting the Lions to 22 points in the second half.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Denver 66, Lindenwood 52.
  • Victoria Baker: 23 points, 7-of-11 shooting and 3-of-5 from 3-point range.
  • Laia Monclova: 16 points and 11 rebounds.
  • Denver outrebounded Lindenwood 39-32 and held a 15-4 edge in second-chance points.
  • Denver improved to 1-1; Lindenwood scored 22 points in the second half.
State of Play
  • Denver built a seven-point halftime lead and stretched it to as many as 19 in the fourth quarter.
  • The Pioneers made eight 3-pointers, compared with two for Lindenwood.
What's Next

Denver visits Weber State on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Ogden, Utah. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. MT, with the game streaming on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Baker’s breakout scoring night and Denver’s work on the boards helped the Pioneers turn a competitive first half into a comfortable home-opening win.