University survives methodical title game, endures decades-long wait to secure first girls basketball state title

The University Bulldogs celebrate after defeating the the Delta Panthers 42-35, winning the state high school girls 4A championship game against the Delta Panthers at the Denver Coliseum in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

By Bobby Fernandez | bfernandez@greeleytribune.com | Greeley Tribune

UPDATED: March 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM MDT

Top-seeded University survived the grind of a 42-35 Class 4A girls basketball state title game Saturday, and the grind of a three-month season, to top No. 6 Delta for the Bulldogs' first girls hoops title in school history.

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Originally Published: March 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM MDT

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