It was a tough day for #13 Denver men’s lacrosse as the #14 Georgetown Hoyas handed the Pioneers a 17-5 defeat to open Big East conference play. It was the worst defeat since February of 2009, when North Carolina defeated DU 20-7.
Continue reading Georgetown Dominates DU Men’s Lacrosse in Bad Big East Defeat
#16/17 Denver men’s lacrosse (3-0) returned to Peter Barton Stadium to face #4/5 Cornell (1-0) in a Saturday showdown of undefeated teams. Something had to give and it was Vornells skill and speed that prevailed.
Denver got first blood when Cornell transfer found twin.
Following two post shots by the Wolverines, Cody Malawsky opened the scoring with a fall-away away snipe into the Wolverine cage. DU won the following possession off the X and score a goal in traffic as Case Bruno lit the lamp, 2-0. At 6:25 of the first, Big Blue painted the upper left corner of the Denver cage, 2-1. Several minutes later, the Pioneers went on the break on a Michigan turnover. Chris Moravia took the feed and tucked the ball into the cage. A Denver long stick set up a goal by Cody Malawski. 4-1. At the end of the quarter, Michigan cut the deficit in half with a minute to go, 4-2.
Denver found the scoresheet early as Chris Merageas, on the doorstep of the goal, feathered the ball past Hunter Taylor, the Michigan goalie. With a man up, a diving Wolverine stuffed the goal past Grayson Manning, 5-3.
Denver men’s lacrosse returned to Peter Barton Stadium to open the 2026 season. The Cleveland State Vikings were the foils for the home opener and they provided little resistance to a sharp Denver team. Denver struck early and often, putting the visitors in a deep hole. Cleveland finally scored late in the third quarter but it was all Pioneers in the 20-1 rout. Continue reading Denver Lacrosse Wrecks Cleveland State, 20-1
Following opening home games against Cleveland State and Air Force, Denver men’s lacrosse fans will be treated to a full-course of lacrosse excellence against Cornell, Michigan and Syracuse to fill out the non-conference slate at Peter Barton Stadium. Continue reading DU Men’s Lacrosse Announces Challenging 2026 Schedule
DU’s Autumn academic quarter has not begun, and students aren’t even on campus yet. However, fall sports are well underway at University and Buchtel. Basketball just finished summer practices, and men’s (1-1) and women’s (1-0-3) soccer are in full swing. Volleyball begins play later this week. All this as questions swirl around the changes, challenges, and opportunities confronting Denver and collegiate athletics at large. Continue reading Fall Sports Begin Prior to the September 9th Academic Start
When taking a look at DU’s major sports teams, the transfer portal has had a mixed impact. Basketball is undergoing the biggest transformation, and gymnastics has taken a big hit, losing its biggest star. Hockey and soccer remain stable, and it is a wait-and-see for lacrosse. Continue reading Portal Update – Basketball and Gymnastics Take Hits
The DU men’s lacrosse (7-7, 2-3) fell 18-11 at Marquette to close out a choppy season. DU reeled off three straight goals to open the game but Marquette exited the first quarter with a 5-4 lead. Cody Malowski knotted up the game, 5-5, but the Pioneers lost contact when the Golden Eagles reeled off three straight goals by halftime to lead 8-5. The Golden Eagles opened the half with a pair of goals from Carson Brandt to double up DU, 10-5. MU held a four goal edge heading into the final period. The teams traded a pair of goals before MU went on a run to close out the game, 18-11. Continue reading Golden Eagles Extinguish Men’s Lacrosse Season; Women Dust Villanova for Title
It was a first half to forget on Senior Day at Peter Barton Stadium. The Providence Friars raced out to a 9-2 halftime lead following a comedy of errors by DU (7-6, 3-4). Half of DU’s goals, one, were scored by the Friars to finally get DU on the board in the half. DU had 10 first-half turnovers and could only muster 6 shots on-goal. DU was pushed to the perimeter on offense and the Friars initiated their offense from behind the cage and fed cutters for easy goals. Continue reading Men’s Lacrosse Flounders in Senior Day loss 10-6; Women’s Lacrosse on a Heater with 21-3 Win
Women’s and men’s lacrosse hosted a Saturday double-header at Peter Barton Stadium. DU women’s lacrosse did their part, defeating Georgetown 16-13. The men dropped the second half of a lightning-delayed contest in the afternoon against Villanova, 10-9 (OT). Continue reading Pioneers Split Big East Double Header
It was a glorious afternoon for college lacrosse – especially if you were a Buckeye. It was a mid-season clash between the University of Denver men’s lacrosse and [9/10] Ohio State at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. Following a 15-10 road loss to Yale the prior week, this was a chance for DU redemption against a Top 10 team. It was not to be as DU fell 15-11.
Continue reading Shaky Second Quarter Sinks DU Men’s Lacrosse against Ohio State, 15-11
