The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) surprised constituents Monday with the announced hire of a relatively unknown candidate to guide Maverick athletics. Thirty-eight-year-old Ned Lasko, a Puma shoe representative from Richmond, UK, as Omaha’s new athletics director. Continue reading UNO Tabs Ned Lasko as New Athletic Director
Category Archives: Men’s Soccer
Denver Earns NCAA Berth and Makes History During Wild Week
Denver men’s soccer (9-3-5, 4-1-1) had to play 220 minutes of soccer and win two nail-biting shootouts to emerge as conference Summit League Tournament champions in Macomb, Illinois. The Pioneers defeated UMKC (1-1, 4-3 PKs) and Oral Roberts (1-1, 3-2 PKs) in a hard-fought semifinal and final. The unlikely hero was back-up keeper Kobe Gray who head coach Jamie Franks inserted in both matches to defend penalties. Gray made key stops in both shootout sessions for the tournament win. Gray was named the tournament MVP in what is certainly a great trivia answer to the question: Name an NCAA conference tournament MVP who never played a minute in his team’s tournament regulation or overtime? Continue reading Denver Earns NCAA Berth and Makes History During Wild Week
#1 Denver Scrapes by #4 Kansas City in PKs to Advance to Summit League Final
#1 seed Denver men’s soccer (10-3-3, 5-1-1) took to the field in Macomb, Illinois against the #4 UMKC Kangaroos (3-8-4, 2-3-2) Thursday morning in the Summit League semifinals, a mere five days after tieing the Roos 1-1 in Kansas City. The teams were tied after regulation and two overtime periods but Denver won in penalty kicks, 4-3. While the win takes Denver to their 8th straight Summit League Final, a win in PKs against a sub-.500 team is a warning signal for a Denver team that has openly stated its national aspirations. Today’s narrow win is more worthy of a sigh of relief than an unbridled celebration. Continue reading #1 Denver Scrapes by #4 Kansas City in PKs to Advance to Summit League Final
Choppy Week Ends with Pios Going 4-3-1
We told you about North Dakota’s rough series sweep against Denver hockey (4-4, 0-2) in Grand Forks. The Pioneers return home this week to face Western Michigan in an important home NCHC series for Denver to hopefully regain confidence, especially on the offensive end which has sputtered to a bad 1 goal per game in their past three games. Continue reading Choppy Week Ends with Pios Going 4-3-1
More Tricks than Treats for Denver Teams over Halloween Weekend
Denver went 1-2-1 for Halloween weekend – a result that spooked even the hardiest of DU fans. In what was supposed to be a battle for conference titles and conference leads turned into a mixed bag of rotten caramel apples, toothbrushes, and stale Good & Plenty. It took a Halloween matinee yesterday by Denver Women’s Soccer to finally deliver a treat during the weekend homestand when they clinched their 12th conference title with a win over South Dakota State. Continue reading More Tricks than Treats for Denver Teams over Halloween Weekend
7 Things To Do Around DU With a Halloween Hockey Bye Weekend
- A volleyball – soccer doubleheader at DU on Saturday. Watch DU volleyball battle for first place against Omaha at 1:00 pm at Hamilton Gym. Go to Crimson & Gold on University for a late lunch and the Campus Lounge on Evans to refuel. Go to the 7:00 pm Denver men’s soccer match against Omaha as the first place Pioneers play their conference rival.
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Denver Battles for Fall Conference Titles This Week While Hockey Falters on the Road
We told you about Denver hockey team’s (4-2-0) trip out east. After two good periods, they have given up 10 goals and scored only 2 goals over the last four periods as they dropped two games to Providence College and Boston College. DU has a bye week to regroup and prepare for a road trip to North Dakota in two weeks.
Denver’s other fall teams are all fighting for regular-season titles.
Teams Go 7-0-1 In a Week of Impressive Performances
Denver hockey outscored Air Force 12-1 in a two-game home-and-home sweep of Air Force, including a dominating 8-0 victory on Saturday. Denver’s top line of Carter Savoie, Cole Guttman, and Bobby Brink has racked up 26 points in 4 games, Savoie leads the NCAA points per game at 2.75. Continue reading Teams Go 7-0-1 In a Week of Impressive Performances
Denver Sweeps the Week, Going 7-0
Denver Athletics had a terrific week, winning all seven of their matchups. Continue reading Denver Sweeps the Week, Going 7-0
Denver Goes 3-1 on the Weekend
Denver reeled off three wins and one loss during the lead-up to homecoming week. Continue reading Denver Goes 3-1 on the Weekend