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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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
Two Sports See Their Seasons End, Another Looks to Make History
DU Women’s Triathlon ended its 2024 campaign on a strange two-day National Championship and women’s soccer (11-6-2) fell in the Summit League Tournament semifinals to South Dakota State. This concludes both teams’ fall season. Continue reading Two Sports See Their Seasons End, Another Looks to Make History
Men’s Soccer Wins Regular Season Title, Women’s Soccer Closing Strong, Basketball Begins
Head Coach Jamie Franks led Denver Men’s Soccer (11-2-1, 6-1-0) to yet another Summit League Conference regular season title, their 10th in the Summit League. The Pioneers clinched the top spot in Tulsa Saturday when they defeated Oral Roberts 1-0. Redshirt junior Ian Smith scored the game-winning goal 17 minutes into the second half with a helper from Ronan Wynne. Denver still has one regular season match remaining on Saturday against Omaha. The Summit League Tournament will be held at Pioneer Field a week later with the Pioneers as the top seed. Continue reading Men’s Soccer Wins Regular Season Title, Women’s Soccer Closing Strong, Basketball Begins
Men’s Soccer Drops Two Games, Women’s Teams Sweep at Home
It was not a complete surprise when DU men’s soccer (7-2-4, 2-1) traveled to #3 Pitt and fell 1-0 to the Panthers, spoiling DU’s undefeated record. Saturday’s loss at UMKC, however, was inexplicable. Women’s soccer and volleyball, meanwhile enjoyed home game sweeps and win respectively. Continue reading Men’s Soccer Drops Two Games, Women’s Teams Sweep at Home
DU Women’s Teams Complete Bumpy Weekend
The DU men’s soccer team is in the midst of a rare 10-day break and enjoyed a well-deserved weekend of rest. However, three women’s teams were in action. Continue reading DU Women’s Teams Complete Bumpy Weekend
DU Athletics Fields Another #1 Ranked Team
Denver Hockey ascended to the top of college hockey polls on April 13th, 2024 after winning the program’s NCAA record 10th title. Now, following a 4-1 win over Yale in its home opener, DU men’s soccer (4-0-3) has ascended to the top of college soccer. The Top Drawer Soccer Poll placed DU in the top spot while the United Soccer Coaches Poll had the Pioneers at #2, trailing West Virginia out of the Sun Belt. Continue reading DU Athletics Fields Another #1 Ranked Team
Run, Swim, and Meet DU’s Elite Triathlon Team
While DU Women’s Triathlon is world-class, you don’t have to be.
DU is one of those rare places where you can meet Division I coaches and athletes one-on-one and get to personally know them. The DU Women’s Triathlon team has scheduled a casual event to engage the local community. It’s called an Aquathon with a swim and run component for fun the morning of Saturday, September 22nd from 9-11 at DU. Continue reading Run, Swim, and Meet DU’s Elite Triathlon Team
Overachieving Fall Sports Come to a Close
An over-performing, cobbled-together volleyball team finished with a share of the regular season Summit League Title with three other teams. They traveled to Vermillion, S.D. for the Summit League Tournament, won the first round, advanced to the semifinal and fell Monday to the Omaha Mavericks in five sets (21-25, 21-25, 25-20, 25-15, 14-16). The Pioneers battled back from a two-game deficit and lost in extra points. The team started 1-7 in non-conference play with a new coach and the loss of key players. Continue reading Overachieving Fall Sports Come to a Close
Q&A with Denver’s Triathlon National Champion Maira Carreau
NCAA National Champion Triathlete Maira Carreau sat down to share her story with LetsGoDU. The star freshman from La Prairie, Quebec, Canada is a world-class triathlete and has big plans for herself and DU Triathlon, an emerging NCAA DI sport. Continue reading Q&A with Denver’s Triathlon National Champion Maira Carreau