Boulder – Denver faced off against the Colorado Buffalos Sunday afternoon in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. DU built an early 4-1 lead but could not hold up the final three quarters, falling 11-9. Continue reading Denver Women’s Lacrosse Comes up Short in Boulder, 11-9, to End Tournament Run
Category Archives: Women’s Lacrosse
Denver Cruises Past Florida 16-8, Earns Mothers Day NCAA Tournament Clash in Boulder Against the Buffs
Denver women’s lacrosse (16-3) stunned favored Florida, defeating the Gators for the first time in program history, to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Boulder. Denver will face the Colorado Buffs Sunday.
Denver led 6-5 at halftime but pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Gators 6-1 on route to the victory. DU’s goalie, Lexi Gwaku had an excellent game, stopping 10 of 18 shots while Florida’s three goalies combined for 6 saves on 22 shots. Caroline Keil’s 5 goals and Olivia Ripple’s 4 goals and 2 assists paced the Pioneer win.
The Pioneers take on No. 8 Colorado on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. in Boulder, Colorado. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+. The game will be held at Kettredge Field and you can buy tickets HERE. There is limited seating for fans (350) so overflow are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for the surrounding lawn.
DU Headed to Boulder in NCAA Tournament First Round Against Florida Gators
DU women’s lacrosse (15-3) faces the University of Florida (15-3) on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Boulder. In the past, the Gators have had their way with Denver, holding a 7-0 record all-time over the Pioneers. They are 2-0 all-time in NCAA Tournament matchups with the Pios. The Gators are an impressive 14-0 all-time in the first round. But it is a new year with new faces and new teams. Continue reading DU Headed to Boulder in NCAA Tournament First Round Against Florida Gators
DU Women’s Lacrosse Wins BIG EAST Tournament no
DU women’s lacrosse defeated Georgetown 12-4 to win the BIG EAST Tournament at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. Denver (15-3, 6-0) also beat the Hoyas earlier in the season to win the BIG EAST regular season title. It is the sixth straight BIG EAST Tournament Championship for the Pioneers. Continue reading DU Women’s Lacrosse Wins BIG EAST Tournament no
DU Crushes Marquette 17-6, Advances to BIG EAST Finals
It was a blustery afternoon Thursday when University of Denver women’s lacrosse (13-3, 6-0), took on Marquette (9-6, 3-3) at Peter Barton Stadium. The Big EAST semifinal game pitted #1 seed, DU, against #4 Marquette. Denver defeated the Golden Eagles 15-9 a month earlier in Denver and the Pioneers were even more dominant today, thrashing the Golden Eagles 17-6. Continue reading DU Crushes Marquette 17-6, Advances to BIG EAST Finals
Denver Women’s Lacrosse to Face Marquette in Thursday’s BIG EAST Semifinal at Peter Barton Stadium
Defending BIG EAST champion and current regular season conference champion, University of Denver women’s lacrosse (13-3, 6-0), is set to take on Marquette (9-6, 3-3) on Thursday, April 30th at Peter Barton Stadium. The game is the first of two semifinal conference tournament games. Game time is set for 4:00 pm MT. The Georgetown vs. UConn game immediately follows this game. Continue reading Denver Women’s Lacrosse to Face Marquette in Thursday’s BIG EAST Semifinal at Peter Barton Stadium
Michigan Blows Open Game in Second Half Win Over Denver, 12-6
#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
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