Montana Western, University of

BULLDOG CAREER:
2021-22 (Sophomore) Played in 26 games, starting in one • scored 136 points on a 36.6 shooting percentage • tallied 57 total rebounds averaging 2.2 rebounds per game • shot 34.3 percent from the 3-point line • 92% free throw percentage • 13 steals • Recorded a season high of 21 points against Rocky Mountain College on January 29 while going 5-9 from the three point line • Academic All-Conference honors.

Due to COVID-19 the NAIA granted an extra year of eligibility.

2020-21 (Sophomore) Played in all 25 games starting three • scored 133 points on 37.9 percent shooting • grabbed 49 rebounds • dished out 19 assists and had 17 steals • shot 39.2 percent from 3-point range and 71.4 percent from the free-throw line • Frontier Conference Player of the Week on 12/7/2020 • scored a career-high 23 points against College of Idaho • Academic All-Conference. 

2019-20 (Freshman) Played in 24 games • scored 39 points on 43.8 percent shooting • grabbed 28 rebounds • dished out nine assists, and had five steals • shot 35.3 percent from 3-point range and 50 percent from the free-throw line.

BEFORE UMW:
2019 graduate of Tualatin High School • first-team All-League as a senior • averaged 15 points and five rebounds and three steals as a senior • second-team All-League as a junior • played for Oregon's Elite Basketball Club for three years. 

PERSONAL: Born Natali Denning in Portland, Ore. • daughter of Ryan and Kristi Denning • brother: Carson Denning • majoring in biology.