It was always going to end in overtime. It was a postseason matchup between Denver and Western Michigan. Those are (apparently) the rules. It had to end in overtime. And boy, did the third straight postseason overtime matchup between the #2-seed Pioneers (24-11-3) and #3-seed Broncos (26-10-1), this time in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff semifinals, deliver. DU never led, but it didn’t matter, as Boston Buckberger netted the equalizer late in the third before Samu Salminen potted the game-winner under six minutes into extra time to send the Pioneers to their third-straight NCHC Frozen Faceoff championship game with the 2-1 overtime victory at Magness Arena. Continue reading Pioneers Exact Overtime Revenge on Broncos to Advance to NCHC Title Game
DU Finishes Third, Utah Edges CU for NCAA Skiing Title
It was the final day of competition Saturday morning at the NCAA Skiing Championships. The morning featured Nordic freestyle at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center in Midway, Utah. DU struggled on the day, failing to deliver a top 10 result, and held on to the third spot. Utah won the 2026 NCAA Skiing Championship over second-place CU. Not the finish any of us wanted to see. Continue reading DU Finishes Third, Utah Edges CU for NCAA Skiing Title
DU charges past Stetson Hatters
#20 Denver women’s lacrosse (8-1) was under the lights at Peter Barton Stadium on Friday night against the Stetson Hatters (0-8) and the Pioneers came away with a lopsided 21-4 victory. It was 67 degrees to start the game with sunny skies and the game was never in question. It was a big night for Junior Olivia Ripple who surpassed 100 career goals with five goals on the night.
Mia Hunt Reaches the Podium & Christian Soevik Completes Top 10 Slalom Finish
Day three slalom is complete today at the NCAA Championships at Utah Olympic Park. This concludes the Alpine portion of the NCAA Championships. Mia Hunt was Denver’s best performer of the day, and it was heartbreak for Denver’s top Alpine slalom performer, Sara Rask. On the men’s side, Christian Soevik finished in the top 10, but the rest of the Alpine slalom team struggled on the day. Continue reading Mia Hunt Reaches the Podium & Christian Soevik Completes Top 10 Slalom Finish
Day 2 Features Mixed Performances as Denver Remains in Distant Third Place in Team Standings
Day two featured the Classical at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center in Midway for the first day of cross-country races on Thursday. The Nordic Classical for both men and women was a distance of 7.5-kilometers. It was a day with mixed results for Denver and several Top 10 finishes. Unfortunately, like Alpine yesterday, DU lost one of its top skiers, Eve-Ondine Duchaufour, with a DNF. It still made little difference to the team totals as both Utah and CU continued to build their lead over Denver. Continue reading Day 2 Features Mixed Performances as Denver Remains in Distant Third Place in Team Standings
Gymnastics Ups and Downs
DU gymnastics hosted their last home meet of the season in Magness on Monday, March 9 and posted a win over Air Force 197.075 to 195.925. While Air Force is having a record breaking season, DU’s performance level was too high for them to keep up. The team score for Denver is a new season high and hopefully a sign that the team is peaking at the right time in preparation for Big 12 conference finals and regional competition. Continue reading Gymnastics Ups and Downs
Third Place Denver Ski Team in Contention Despite Early Disappointment
It is that time of year again – the NCAA National Ski Championships in Park City, Utah began today. Utah was recently selected to host the championships when host Montana State’s snow conditions were deemed inadequate. The event was kick-started with Alpine giant slalom(GS) at Utah Olympic Park this morning/afternoon. DU had early tough luck. Denver’s best skier, Sara Rask, had a did-not-finish (DNF) on her first Giant slalom run, putting a dent in the Pioneer team score. In general, the winning all-around national championship team usually takes advantage of all 12 skiers to gather points. However, DU had several strong performances to stay in contact with CU and Utah, trailing by less than 20 points at the end of Day 1. Continue reading Third Place Denver Ski Team in Contention Despite Early Disappointment
Denver Men Can Use Season End as Wake-up Call
The Denver men’s basketball season (15-17, 8-8 Summit League), their last in the Summit, ended with a first-round conference tournament thud, an 83-67 drubbing by North Dakota. UND, by no means a basketball power, advanced to the finals against North Dakota State. The Fighting Hawks were dispatched, 64-51, in the conference final. It was a bitter end to an unexpectedly competitive season, which was preceded by changes on and off the court. Let’s not get carried away – Denver won more games just two seasons ago and advanced to the Summit League final. It is not yet fair to say Denver basketball’s on-court product is clearly on an upward trajectory. There is still plenty of work to be done. Continue reading Denver Men Can Use Season End as Wake-up Call
Denver Overwhelms Miami 6-2, Advances to NCHC Semifinal Home Game Against Western Michigan
It was game two of the NCHC Frozen Faceoff quarterfinals at DU’s Magness Arena Saturday Night. DU entered the game with a 1-0 Frozen Faceoff series lead on Miami and a chance to close out the RedHawks hockey season. Denver played with speed and energy, generating an explosive four-goal second period, to defeat Miami, 6-2. Next up is an NCHC playoff game against Western Michigan at Magness Arena next Saturday. Continue reading Denver Overwhelms Miami 6-2, Advances to NCHC Semifinal Home Game Against Western Michigan
North Dakota Dispatches DU at Final Summit League Tournament Championship, 83-67
DU Men’s Basketball (15-17, 8-8) faced #3 seed University of North Dakota Friday night in the quarterfinals of the Summit League Tournament in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It was a dismal first 20 minutes for the Pioneers as they were outshot 46% to the Fighting Hawks 53% from the field. Denver went 2 of 10 from distance while UND nailed 7 of 12 (58%) from downtown. Denver committed an uncharacteristic 9 turnovers. UND delivered 14 points in the paint (38 for the game) in what felt like a bad dream. UND redshirt freshman Greyson Uelmen scored 19 points in the first half, leading the rout. When the smoke cleared, DU trailed 42-29. The game was all but over. Continue reading North Dakota Dispatches DU at Final Summit League Tournament Championship, 83-67