We told you about Friday night’s hockey game and banner raising and Saturday night’s heartbreaking loss to Michigan. While a sweep was disappointing, there were some positives to take away from the series sweep. The men’s and women’s soccer teams absorbed a loss and a draw, respectively, while Denver volleyball collected a pair of impressive road wins. Continue reading WEEKLY RECAP: DU Volleyball Highlighted Challenging Week
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RECAP: Denver Men’s Soccer Down San Francisco 2-1, Frozen Four Rematch this Weekend
Denver women’s volleyball (8-9, 1-4) played the conference-leading Loyola Marymount University Lions into extra points but fell 3 games to 2. Alicia Thibodeau paced DU with 17 kills, Lily van Hal contributed 34 assists and Madison Winkler produced 25 digs. Ultimately, it was the Lions outside hitters, (6’4″) Maria Tabacuks and (6’3″) Nicole Schuetz, who combined for 34 kills along with 19 digs from Delfina Schuh. Service aces also played a role with the Lions serving up 9 winners to only 4 for Denver. Denver, without any seniors, continues to face an experience and size deficit against their West Coast Conference peers. Next up is a trip to Portland on Thursday night to face the Pilots at 7:00 pm MT. Continue reading RECAP: Denver Men’s Soccer Down San Francisco 2-1, Frozen Four Rematch this Weekend
DU Completes Successful WCC Start, Title Defense Begins This Friday
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
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 Volleyball Opens Home Slate in Revamped Hamilton Gym, Defeats SIUE 3-1
Denver women’s volleyball (3-1) lost the first game of their Hamilton Gym opener to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) but swept the next three games for the match win (20-25, 25-19, 25-15, 25-22). Fan’s eyes were focused on the court and around the venue as they took in the new scoreboard, improved lighting and premium setback chairs for the first time. The shiny court featured DU’s new West Coast Conference (WCC) affiliation logos as well. Continue reading Denver Volleyball Opens Home Slate in Revamped Hamilton Gym, Defeats SIUE 3-1
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 to Host UC Irvine Thursday in NCAA First Round
DU Men’s Soccer (11-7-2, 4-1-1) received word Monday morning that they will face the UC Irvine Anteaters at Pioneer Field on Thursday at 3:00 pm MT. The assignment follows a 4-2 victory Saturday over UMKC in the Summit League Tournament championship. Tickets for the matchup are now on sale, but if you can’t attend, the match will be streamed on ESPN+. Continue reading DU Men’s Soccer to Host UC Irvine Thursday in NCAA First Round
Soccer Teams Soar, Volleyball Falters Heading into Homecoming Week
It is Homecoming Week at DU, busy with home games and matches in men’s soccer and volleyball before culminating with the hockey series against Alaska Anchorage on Friday and Saturday. Sign up for Homecoming events at this link.
Denver women’s soccer (9-4-4, 6-1-1) clinched a tie with Oral Roberts for the Summit League regular season title with a 2-1 win over South Dakota in the regular season finale at Pioneer Field. It looked bleak at the 72-minute mark when the Coyotes went up 1-0 on a goal by Morgan Sullivan. DU came storming back ten minutes later, though, when Brooke Ahern leveled the score 1-1. With less than five minutes remaining, Hannah Tate polished off South Dakota and secured the regular-season title. After earning a first-round bye, the Pioneers will travel to Tulsa for next Thursday’s semifinal against the winner of this weekend’s #3 South Dakota vs. #6 Omaha first-round matchup. Continue reading Soccer Teams Soar, Volleyball Falters Heading into Homecoming Week