Will DU men’s basketball (11-20, 5-11) ever get their “One Shining Moment” with a trip to the NCAA Tournament? It’s been 86 seasons, yet, strangely enough, this may be one of DU’s better chances under uncertain circumstances. Plagued by season-long injuries, a key departure, and a head coach mysteriously “on leave” with no public answers forthcoming, a wobbly DU program travels to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Thursday against an equally fragile conference with no powerhouse team(s). You can argue that nearly any Summit League team can win the tournament and the conference’s autobid this season – including DU. Continue reading DU Men’s Basketball Faces Headwinds to Finally End NCAA Tournament Futility
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Denver Lacrosse Sweeps, Outscoring Marist & Quinnipiac 32-12 on the Weekend
Against Marist Friday night, DU (4-2, 0-0) broke open a close game, 6-5 at half, to gallop to an 18-5 rout. Against Quinnipiac Sunday, the Pioneers and Bobcats were tied after the first quarter, 3-3, but Denver outscored the visitors the net three periods to win 14-7. Continue reading Denver Lacrosse Sweeps, Outscoring Marist & Quinnipiac 32-12 on the Weekend
DU Swamps South Dakota State, 78-62, Awaits Tournament Seeding
DU could have used this performance in Kansas City last week when they fell to the Roos, 64-56. Instead, they needed a win today at Hamilton Gym against South Dakota State and a loss by UMKC tonight to avoid the ‘dreaded play-in game’ at the Summit League Tournament next week. Now, they must wait and watch games to finish this evening to receive their final tournament seed. It was senior day for Pedro Sanvicente, Isaiah Addo-Ankrah and Ben Bowen. However, it was a ferocious defensive effort and freshman Sebastian Akins with a team-leading 17 points who controlled the second half to secure the final regular season win. Continue reading DU Swamps South Dakota State, 78-62, Awaits Tournament Seeding
DU suffers Critical loss to UMKC, 64-56
Three teams were battling for the final non-play-in game for the Summit League Tournament. A win against UMKC on the road in DU’s second-to-last regular season game would cement DU in the driver’s seat. Unfortunately, poor shooting, uneven officiating and the inability to get on a scoring run led to the 64-56 road loss. Continue reading DU suffers Critical loss to UMKC, 64-56
Colorado Legislature Approves Direct Payments to Student-Athletes by Universities
The Colorado State House is clearing the way for revenue sharing with student-athletes. A recently passed measure is in support of the national House vs. NCAA settlement which allows for the distribution of sports revenue streams from universities’ coffers to their student-athletes. Continue reading Colorado Legislature Approves Direct Payments to Student-Athletes by Universities
DU Athletics Announces Plans for Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium
Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium is slated for a facelift. Built in 2005, the facility was the first D1 Lacrosse-only stadium in the US but twenty years later, the facility is ready for updating. A multi-million dollar donor-funded capital project is intended to improve the current experience for fans and players alike over the next two years. Continue reading DU Athletics Announces Plans for Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium
Akins Secures Freshman Scoring Record as Denver Drops ORU, 71-60
It was a critical game for Denver men’s basketball as they attempted to improve their seeding in the Summit League standings to avoid the extra play-in game in the Summit League Tournament. Freshman Sebastian Akins led the Pioneers with 15 points, securing the freshman scoring record at the University of Denver. However, it was lockdown defense and a rapidly improving Abdulai Fanta Kabba anchoring the interior that put an exclamation point on the 71-60 home win. Continue reading Akins Secures Freshman Scoring Record as Denver Drops ORU, 71-60
Denver Falls in OT in Fargo, 89-84
Denver traveled to Fargo Saturday afternoon, seeking to cap a road sweep in the Dakotas against North Dakota and Noth Dakota State. The Bison shot 17 of 33 from downtown for the game to slip past Denver in extra time. Jacari White and Jackson Moni combined for 50 of the Bison 84 points. DU freshman guard Sebastian Akins kept DU in the fight with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the road loss. Pedro Lopez-Sanvicente was out with injury and his size was missed. Continue reading Denver Falls in OT in Fargo, 89-84
Denver Guards Spark Win in Grand Forks, 68-64
DU needed a win following a three-game conference losing skid. It was a sloppy start early in the first half in Grand Forks but Denver built as much as a 21-point lead that would narrow in the second half. DU’s guards DeAndre Craig (11 points, 7 rebounds), Nicholas Shogbonyo (14 points, 6 rebounds) and Sebastian Akins (16 points) played strong down the stretch for the tight 68-64 road win over North Dakota. Continue reading Denver Guards Spark Win in Grand Forks, 68-64
Denver Wilts Under South Dakota Press, 86-79
Eleven turnovers in the first half and 0-12 from downtown in the second half spelled defeat for DU at Hamilton Gym Thursday night. South Dakota’s full- court press stifled the Pioneers and shortened their offensive possessions and took their toll in the the second half as Denver seemed to tire. The loss put Denver in the Summit League cellar. Continue reading Denver Wilts Under South Dakota Press, 86-79