The recently introduced TEAM USA Act, sponsored by Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Representative Tim Walberg (R-Mich.), looks to transform Division I athletics. The bill intends to cap international student-athletes at 20 percent of each varsity team’s roster for colleges that receive federal student aid. Teams with fewer than 10 athletes (think triathlon) would be limited to a single international player. If passed, which is highly unlikely, the rule would start in the 2029–30 academic year to give schools time to change their recruiting plans. Such legislation would have a huge impact on Denver athletics, especially hockey and skiing. However, other teams like tennis and golf would be impacted as well.
DU Completes Successful WCC Start, Title Defense Begins This Friday
Thursday, Denver volleyball (8-6, 1-1) opened with a 3-0 sweep of Pacific at Hamilton Gym as the Pioneers cinched their first ever conference win. Kayla Patel had 15 kills and Lily Van Hal had 20 assists. On Saturday afternoon, Denver volleyball lost to the St Mary’s Gaels 3-1. However, Denver held a late 19-14 edge in the final set but the Gaels came back in extra points, 28-26. St Mary’s had a decided size and talent edge but Denver was scrappy and libero Madison Winkler’s 18 digs kept the Pioneers in the hunt. Next up is a trip to San Diego on Saturday, October 3rd. Continue reading DU Completes Successful WCC Start, Title Defense Begins This Friday
Name Denver’s West Coast Conference Rival
We’ve talked a lot about Denver’s joining the West Coast Conference (WCC), but we have never identified the Pioneers’ primary rival(s). We laid out a few thoughts below on our new WCC mates. Vote on the school you think should be DU’s biggest rival. Denver officially joined the conference July 1st and hosts their first conference matchup in any sport tonight, as the volleyball team takes on Pacific at 6:00 pm MT in Hamilton Gym. Continue reading Name Denver’s West Coast Conference Rival
Denver Men’s Soccer drops final non-conference game to Creighton 1-0
Despite a valiant effort, Denver men’s soccer dropped their final non-conference game to Creighton 1-0 last night at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium. The game was a battle with DU having a 16-6 advantage on shots and 8-3 margin with shots on target. Creighton is undefeated with a 8-0-2 record while Denver dropped to 1-6-1. Continue reading Denver Men’s Soccer drops final non-conference game to Creighton 1-0
LetsGoDU SUPER-POLL™ Votes DU #1 for the 22nd Consecutive Season
LetsGoDU released its 2026-2027 22nd annual SUPER-POLL™. The poll projects college hockey’s Top 10 teams. The top four teams will advance to the Frozen Four in Washington, DC on April 8th-10th, 2027. While the SUPER-POLL™ employs in-depth statistical analysis, the newly configured Goddard Research & Polling Division developed a unique electoral college model this season, comprised of college hockey delegates who cast their votes via Dominion Voting Systems. As custom would allow, Denver made the top slot and Colorado College dropped to the cellar. Denver was a landslide first-place selection, emerging with all 538 electoral votes.
Here is the projected finish according to the final audited and certified results with a nice political slant, to fit with DC’s Frozen Four theme…which we’re sure won’t anger anyone: Continue reading LetsGoDU SUPER-POLL™ Votes DU #1 for the 22nd Consecutive Season
DU Volleyball Enters Historic Week, Soccer Teams Follow
DU women’s volleyball (7-6) had a mixed week, defeating Air Force 3-0 before traveling to Greeley for a pair of 3-0 losses to Northern Colorado and Utah. More significantly, Denver hosts its very first West Coast Conference (WCC) match against Pacific this Thursday at 6:00 pm at Hamilton Gym. Continue reading DU Volleyball Enters Historic Week, Soccer Teams Follow
DU Soccer Teams Continue to Struggle, Volleyball Rebounds, and Hockey Championship Rings Delivered
Men’s and women’s soccer are usually solid if not outstanding teams for Denver. Yet, through the early portion of nonconference play, both teams are in a tailspin. The sides went 0-2 on the week, outscored 11-0. They were outshot 49-8, with 28 of those on goal to a mere 4 for Denver. Both losses came on the road, with Denver losing 5-0 to West Virginia, and the women falling 6-0 to Colorado in Boulder. Continue reading DU Soccer Teams Continue to Struggle, Volleyball Rebounds, and Hockey Championship Rings Delivered
DU Men’s Basketball Releases 2026-27 Schedule Featuring Nonconference Gauntlet
Denver men’s basketball seems serious about upgrading their non-conference play in preparation for their first season in the West Coast Conference (WCC). DU’s new hoops conference insists on strength of schedule, and Denver delivered what is almost certainly its toughest non-conference slate in program history. Jayhawks, Badgers, and Buffs, Oh My!
The 2026-27 schedule has been released, and the highlights include: Continue reading DU Men’s Basketball Releases 2026-27 Schedule Featuring Nonconference Gauntlet
Soccer Teams Secure First Wins but Men Struggle in 3-1 Loss to Indiana
It took a few weeks, but DU men’s and women’s soccer finally earned home wins, their first of the season. Denver volleyball went 3-0 during the last week. Continue reading Soccer Teams Secure First Wins but Men Struggle in 3-1 Loss to Indiana
Denver Men’s Soccer Defeats Tulsa for First Win, 3-0
Denver men’s soccer (1-3-1) faced Tulsa Saturday night following a three game road skid. A packed Pioneer Field saw Denver secure their first win of the season, dominating both ends of the win. Continue reading Denver Men’s Soccer Defeats Tulsa for First Win, 3-0