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
Category Archives: Men’s Soccer
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
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
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
Soccer Teams Struggle in Early Season Matches, Volleyball wins 2 of 3 to Open the Season
It’s not how you start but how you finish. At least, we would like to think so after a bumpy start for men’s and women’s soccer. The teams have stumbled to a combined 0-5-3 to open the 2026 season. Continue reading Soccer Teams Struggle in Early Season Matches, Volleyball wins 2 of 3 to Open the Season
DU Men’s Soccer Ties Cal Poly, 2-2, to Open 2026 Campaign
Denver Men’s Soccer started its 2026 season last night with a 2-2 draw with the Cal Poly Mustangs at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium. The Pioneers held a 2-1 lead until the 88th minute, when Cal Poly tied it and kept the hosts from earning a season-opening victory. Continue reading DU Men’s Soccer Ties Cal Poly, 2-2, to Open 2026 Campaign
Denver Opens 2026 Men’s Soccer Season vs. Cal Poly on Thursday
Denver Men’s Soccer opens its 2026 season on Thursday, August 20 against Cal Poly at 7 pm at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium. DU also begins its first season in the West Coast Conference (WCC) and has been picked to finish third in the coaches’ preseason poll. Portland and San Diego were picked #1 and #2. Continue reading Denver Opens 2026 Men’s Soccer Season vs. Cal Poly on Thursday
Will U.S. World Cup Collapse Damage College Soccer and DU?
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?