Reported crimes dropped significantly over the first half of 2026 in the DU local area and have continued a downward trend over the past 12-18 months. The University of Denver’s surrounding neighborhoods, University & University Park, continue to be among the safest neighborhoods in the City of Denver. The City of Denver also saw significant drops in reported crime over the past 6 months.
Continue reading University Area Crime Continues to Drop in First Half of 2026
One of the obvious observations from the USMNT’s 4-1 collapse to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 was the talent gap between the US and a Top 10 side. Not only did the top FIFA teams display more elite talent, but they also carried depth off the bench. Following the last World Cup held on US soil, Major League Soccer – the top professional league in the United States – was founded. Since that time, MLS teams began to identify and develop homegrown talent through club teams. There are currently 30 teams that operate their own youth academies. Expect this trend to continue going forward as US Soccer looks to fill the talent gap. Continue reading Will U.S. World Cup Collapse Damage College Soccer and DU?
By any measure, head coach Liza Kelly and her team had another outstanding season. They have won 16 or more games in each of the last five seasons. In 2023, they racked up 22 wins in a run to the program’s first and only Championship Weekend. About the only remaining question is: Can DU women’s lacrosse take the next step and be the first all-women’s team at University and Evans to win a national championship? They have done just about everything else. Continue reading A Look Back at the Denver Women’s Lacrosse Season
What happened to DU men’s lacrosse (6-8, 2-3) this season?
In what looked like a potential breakthrough season for head coach Matt Brown and his team, Denver faded down the stretch, squeaked into the BIG EAST Tournament, and was quickly dispatched by their nemesis, Georgetown, 11-8. Season over. Continue reading A Look Back at Denver Men’s Lacrosse Season
A year ago, we told you that men’s NCAA soccer would be changing to a Fall/Spring split-season model. That is now a reality, beginning in the 2027-28 season. Continue reading NCAA Moving Men’s Soccer Schedule to Split Season for 2027-28
It’s been a busy past week with the conclusion of the Championship celebration at The Pioneer. It was a huge success. Hockey fans had a chance to meet the players and take photos with the NCAA Championship trophy at The Pioneer.
As a follow-up, we want to answer several questions about posters, flags and the status of orders from the Crimson Crush™ store. Also, we want to share new news about the recently restored Denver Boone head. Continue reading Update: Answering Questions following the Hockey Championship Celebration
Boulder – Denver faced off against the Colorado Buffalos Sunday afternoon in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. DU built an early 4-1 lead but could not hold up the final three quarters, falling 11-9. Continue reading Denver Women’s Lacrosse Comes up Short in Boulder, 11-9, to End Tournament Run
DU women’s lacrosse (15-3) faces the University of Florida (15-3) on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Boulder. In the past, the Gators have had their way with Denver, holding a 7-0 record all-time over the Pioneers. They are 2-0 all-time in NCAA Tournament matchups with the Pios. The Gators are an impressive 14-0 all-time in the first round. But it is a new year with new faces and new teams. Continue reading DU Headed to Boulder in NCAA Tournament First Round Against Florida Gators
It was a blustery afternoon Thursday when University of Denver women’s lacrosse (13-3, 6-0), took on Marquette (9-6, 3-3) at Peter Barton Stadium. The Big EAST semifinal game pitted #1 seed, DU, against #4 Marquette. Denver defeated the Golden Eagles 15-9 a month earlier in Denver and the Pioneers were even more dominant today, thrashing the Golden Eagles 17-6. Continue reading DU Crushes Marquette 17-6, Advances to BIG EAST Finals
Defending BIG EAST champion and current regular season conference champion, University of Denver women’s lacrosse (13-3, 6-0), is set to take on Marquette (9-6, 3-3) on Thursday, April 30th at Peter Barton Stadium. The game is the first of two semifinal conference tournament games. Game time is set for 4:00 pm MT. The Georgetown vs. UConn game immediately follows this game. Continue reading Denver Women’s Lacrosse to Face Marquette in Thursday’s BIG EAST Semifinal at Peter Barton Stadium
