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Denver Pioneers
RECORD: 24-7 REGION: Mideast SEED: 10
COACH: Pam Tanner CONFERENCE: Sun Belt |
RESULTS| MESSAGE BOARD
Road to the Final Four.............................................................................................
Overview
 The Pioneers surprised a lot of people by posting a 20-win season and a second-place finish behind Louisiana Tech in the Sun Belt Conference. Pam Tanner picked up Coach of the Year honors for her work on the sideline. Senior forward Michaela Pavlickova led the league in rebounding and was named Player of the Year. Junior guard Nikki Weddle, a transfer from Colorado, was a welcome addition in Denver, winning Newcomer of the Year honors.Player to Watch
Senior Michaela Pavlickova, a 6-foot-3 center/forward from the Czech Republic, averages 18 points and nine rebounds.
Roster
NO. PLAYER POS HT YRS HOMETOWN
2 Ragan Neblett F 6-2 FR Broomfield, CO
5 Nikki Weddle G 5-4 JR Arvada, CO
10 Katie Davenport G 5-4 FR Albuquerque, NM
22 Melissa Garcia G 5-7 JR Thornton, CO
30 Stephanie Hart F 6-0 FR Shoreline, WA
34 Jamie Rhoads G 5-10 SR Midland, TX
35 Ashley Atkinson G 5-10 SO Springfield, MO
43 Martha Dibella F 6-0 JR Littleton, CO
44 Kellie Carwell C 6-3 SO Villa Park, IL
45 Michaela Pavlickova C/F 6-3 SR Prague, Czech Republic
50 Stacey Koralewski F 6-1 FR Aurora, CO
55 Misty Staton C 6-2 SO Duke, OK
Notable Numbers
In just its third season in Division-I, the Pioneers have made remarkable improvements every season, going from 12-15 to 16-11 to this season's mark of 24-6.
Tournament history
Previous NCAA Tournament Bids: None
NCAA Tournament Record: 0-0
Final Four Appearances: None
NCAA Tournament Championships: None
Denver ready for NCAA challenge
Thanks to a tough non-conference schedule, Denver refuses to be intimidated by the NCAA Tournament.
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