DENVER (Interstat) — Coryn Watts scored a game-high 32 points to propel the Denver women’s basketball team to a 76-71 victory over California Baptist on Friday afternoon at Magness Arena.

The Pioneers, who improved to 6-7, never trailed after the first quarter but endured multiple rallies from the Lancers. California Baptist, which fell to 6-6, cut Denver’s lead to one point several times in the fourth quarter. Watts, a guard from Aurora, Colorado, added five assists and four rebounds. Grace Schmidt led the Lancers with 22 points.

Denver held a 37-33 halftime advantage. A key 8-0 run in the final period, capped by an Ana Conde 3-pointer with 1:21 remaining, secured the win for the Pioneers before an announced crowd of 330. Laia Monclova added 17 points and eight rebounds for Denver.