Category Archives: Women’s Sports

Men's Sports, University of Denver, Women's Sports

Universities Brace for Title IX Lawsuits

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According to numerous sources, colleges and universities are conducting risk assessments and budgeting accordingly, anticipating lawsuits over Title IX legislation. As the Power Four conferences look to profit-share up to $20 million with student-athletes, they have a difficult and potentially costly decision to make. Either equitably split the revenue spoils with their male and female athletes or allocate the money to revenue-producing sports (or a mix of the two options). The same goes for in-house generated NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) funds.

Lawsuits are sure to follow. Continue reading Universities Brace for Title IX Lawsuits →

Hockey, Lacrosse, Men's Basketball, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Sports, Volleyball, W Gymnastics, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Sports

Fall Sports Begin Prior to the September 9th Academic Start

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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 →

Men's Sports, Women's Sports

Denver Secures 2024-25 I-AAA Director’s Cup For the 12th Straight Time

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It’s almost become ho-hum but it is an outstanding achievement by DU athletics. After reviewing the final season-ending rankings, the University of Denver has won the I-AAA (Division I, non-football schools) Director’s Cup once again for the 2024-25 season. This marks the 12th straight year and 16th out of the last 17 that DU has won the award. It’s getting hard to calculate and track how dominant Denver has been over the past couple of decades. Overall, DU finished 56th in the final 2024-25 Learfield Directors’ Cup standings. Continue reading Denver Secures 2024-25 I-AAA Director’s Cup For the 12th Straight Time →

Men's Sports, University of Denver, Women's Sports

University of Denver & The NCAA Face Brave New World Post House Settlement

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The House v. NCAA settlement was officially ratified on Friday, clearing the way for universities to directly pay student-athletes starting in 2025. The University of Denver announced months ago that as a non-power conference member, it will opt in and abide by the settlement terms, which take effect on July 1, 2025. What will this mean for DU, mid-majors, and the Power Four conference members (Big 10, Big 12, SEC, ACC)? Continue reading University of Denver & The NCAA Face Brave New World Post House Settlement →

Hockey, Men's Basketball, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Sports, Women's Sports

Portal Update – Basketball and Gymnastics Take Hits

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When taking a look at DU’s major sports teams, the transfer portal has had a mixed impact. Basketball is undergoing the biggest transformation, and gymnastics has taken a big hit, losing its biggest star. Hockey and soccer remain stable, and it is a wait-and-see for lacrosse. Continue reading Portal Update – Basketball and Gymnastics Take Hits →

Men's Lacrosse, Men's Sports, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Sports

Golden Eagles Extinguish Men’s Lacrosse Season; Women Dust Villanova for Title

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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 Basketball, Men's Sports, Women's Sports

Could Transfer Fees Lessen the Impact of the Transfer Portal?

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Jeff Goodman, a national college basketball analyst and co-founder of Field of 68 has come up with a novel idea for basketball – and his idea could expand to other sports as well. The spring college basketball transfer portal closes on April 22nd. By then, well over 2,000 “student”-athletes will have stated their intention to leave their schools for another program. Continue reading Could Transfer Fees Lessen the Impact of the Transfer Portal? →

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