DENVER - The Lindenwood women's basketball team (0-2) fell to Denver (1-1) by a score of 66-52 on Wednesday night in Denver, Colo.

The game was tied at nine at the first media timeout, as Cadence Dykstra led the way for Lindenwood with five early points. The Black and Gold took its largest advantage of the opening quarter at 15-10 following a Dykstra jumper, but the Pioneers scored the final six points and led 16-15 after one.

A Saniah Tyler layup to begin the second put Lindenwood back in front. The game remained close throughout the middle frame and was knotted at 24 with just under three minutes to play. However, Denver closed the quarter with a 13-6 run and held a 37-30 advantage at the break.

Lindenwood struggled to find offensive rhythm in the third quarter, shooting just 26 percent. Denver took a 47-34 lead just past the halfway point of the stanza and led by twelve, 52-40, after three.

Denver maintained a comfortable lead throughout the fourth quarter as the Lions were unable to get the game within single digits. The Pioneers went on to win 66-52 on Thursday night.  

Konstantina Mantziori was a bright spot in the second half, scoring nine of her career-high 13 points across the final 20 minute.