#20 Denver women’s lacrosse (8-2, 1-0) traveled to Ann Arbor, MI. to face #5 Michigan to face the Wolverines on Thursday afternoon. On paper, Denver had the best statistics with the 6th best defense in the country – 10.5 caused turnovers per game vs. Michigan’s 7.2 per game. All this, while Denver was racking up 17.6 points per game vs. Michigan’s 12.3 ppg. However, Michigan had the strength-of-schedule advantage and home-field at U-M Lacrosse Stadium. Something had to give and it was Denver in the second half, falling to Michigan, 12-6. Continue reading Michigan Blows Open Game in Second Half Win Over Denver, 12-6
Category Archives: Women’s Lacrosse
DU charges past Stetson Hatters
#20 Denver women’s lacrosse (8-1) was under the lights at Peter Barton Stadium on Friday night against the Stetson Hatters (0-8) and the Pioneers came away with a lopsided 21-4 victory. It was 67 degrees to start the game with sunny skies and the game was never in question. It was a big night for Junior Olivia Ripple who surpassed 100 career goals with five goals on the night.
Denver Coasts Past the Towson Tigers, 15-11
#17 Denver women’s lacrosse (3-0) opened its home campaign Thursday against the Towson Tigers, following a successful West Coast road swing over the weekend. It was a blustery 35-degree day with numerous fouls (12) and turnovers (37) resulting in uneven, choppy play. Still, Denver built and maintained a commanding lead throughout the 15-11 home opening victory. Continue reading Denver Coasts Past the Towson Tigers, 15-11
Denver Women’s Lacrosse Set for Promising Season
DU women’s lacrosse opens its 2026 season on Thursday against USC in Los Angeles before traveling to Tempe on Sunday to face Arizona State in an early two-game west coast swing. Denver was selected by BIG EAST coaches to garner its 5th consecutive conferencetitle under head coach Liza Kelly, on the heels of six consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. This year’s team will blend a mix of old and new talent for the 2026 season. How far they go will depend on goaltending and the development of a handful of newcomers, along with reliable production from solid returning veterans. Continue reading Denver Women’s Lacrosse Set for Promising Season
Fall Sports Begin Prior to the September 9th Academic Start
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
Stanford Ends Denver’s Season with Dominant Second Half, 10-4
Denver (14-6, 5-1) traveled to face the Stanford Cardinal Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Gainsville, Florida. The first-round game was a rematch following a Denver win, 14-9, April 13th in Stanford, California. In the first 30 minutes, it was a back-and-forth match that was dominated by defense. In the second half, it was a dominant Stanford offense and dormant Denver offense that propelled Stanford past DU, 10-4. Continue reading Stanford Ends Denver’s Season with Dominant Second Half, 10-4
BIG EAST Five-Peat for DU Women’s Lacrosse
#1 seed Denver women’s lacrosse [21/27] boat-raced through the Big EAST Tournament Championships with a decisive finals win over #2 seed Villanova 14-9. The Pioneers are headed into the NCAA Tournament and they will be a handful for any unprepared seeded side. Denver has reeled off six consecutive wins.
DU Women’s Lacrosse Coasts Past Georgetown, 20-9
#1 seed DU women’s lacrosse traveled to Philadelphia to face #4 Georgetown in a matinee semifinal in the Big EAST Tournament. The defending champion Pioneers jumped out to a 7-2 first-quarter league, doubled up the Hoyas in the second quarter (4-2) and coasted to a 20-9 win. Continue reading DU Women’s Lacrosse Coasts Past Georgetown, 20-9
Golden Eagles Extinguish Men’s Lacrosse Season; Women Dust Villanova for Title
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
Men’s Lacrosse Flounders in Senior Day loss 10-6; Women’s Lacrosse on a Heater with 21-3 Win
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