Category Archives: Men’s Soccer

#3 Denver Defeats #14 Indiana, 1-0, Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals

A DU Soccer Stadium record crowd of nearly 2,000 fans packed Pioneer Field for DU’s NCAA Round of 16 victory against Indiana University. Denver’s Keegan Kelly scored the game-winner on an early first-half goal (08:30) and kept the Hoosiers off the score sheet the rest of the way. Denver men’s soccer now advances to the NCAA Quarterfinal round of 8 at Pioneer Field next weekend against UMass-Amherst. Continue reading #3 Denver Defeats #14 Indiana, 1-0, Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals

First Half Scoring Spree Sinks Gardner-Webb, 3-0

All it took was a six-and-a-half minute stretch in the first half for #3 DU (13-3-4) to take a commanding 3-0 lead. Ben Smith put Denver up 1-0 at 18:03. Five minutes later, Keegan Kelly took a feed from Sam Bassett to build a 2-0 lead. A little more then a minute after that, Sam Basset fed Trevor Wright to stack another goal on the visiting Runnin’ Bulldogs, 3-0. The Pioneers were perfect on all three shots they took in the first 45 minutes while Gardner-Webb never had a shot on frame. Continue reading First Half Scoring Spree Sinks Gardner-Webb, 3-0

Denver Men’s Soccer Earns Surprising #3 Overall Seed in NCAA Tournament

In an unexpected decision from the NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament selection committee, Denver Men’s Soccer (12-3-4) was given the #3 seed overall seed. This assignment follows a disappointing home loss to UMKC on home turf Saturday in the Summit League Championship. With the top-four seeding, the Pioneers will enjoy home-field advantage all the way until the College Cup semifinals in Cary, North Carolina, should the advance that far. Summit League champion Kansas City will face St. Louis  in the first round thanks to their automatic bid. Continue reading Denver Men’s Soccer Earns Surprising #3 Overall Seed in NCAA Tournament

UMKC Stuns Denver in Summit League Final

Everything was on the line for [2/4] DU men’s soccer (12-3-4, 7-2) Saturday afternoon in their 2-1 loss against UMKC in the Summit League Tournament Final. The Pioneer Field loss gave the Roos the Conference autobid. Denver will no doubt make the NCAA Tournament and should have a first-round bye. However, if they advance, they are likely to go on the road before the College Cup in Carey, North Carolina – if they make it that far. The win gave the Roos the season series against Denver. Continue reading UMKC Stuns Denver in Summit League Final

The WCC Sold Its Soul & Paid the Price

We know, the West Coast Conference (WCC) seems to be a frequent topic on this site but they just can’t help themselves and they keep finding their way into headlines. This past week was no different. After Grand Canyon University (GCU) joined the WCC conference nearly six months ago, the Lopes announced their departure to the Mountain West Conference (MWC) Friday. Ouch! Continue reading The WCC Sold Its Soul & Paid the Price

Men’s Soccer Wins Regular Season Title, Women’s Soccer Closing Strong, Basketball Begins

Head Coach Jamie Franks led Denver Men’s Soccer (11-2-1, 6-1-0) to yet another Summit League Conference regular season title, their 10th in the Summit League. The Pioneers clinched the top spot in Tulsa Saturday when they defeated Oral Roberts 1-0. Redshirt junior Ian Smith scored the game-winning goal 17 minutes into the second half with a helper from Ronan Wynne. Denver still has one regular season match remaining on Saturday against Omaha. The Summit League Tournament will be held at Pioneer Field a week later with the Pioneers as the top seed. Continue reading Men’s Soccer Wins Regular Season Title, Women’s Soccer Closing Strong, Basketball Begins