The [#9] University of Denver (10-5, 4-2) played #1 seed [#8] Georgetown Saturday afternoon for the BIG EAST title on Valley Fields at Marquette University. It was no contest as Georgetown racked up seven straight goals to open the game and never looked back. Ultimately, did Denver do enough to qualify for an at-large bid following the nine-goal loss? Continue reading Georgetown Dominates DU 14-5 – Does Denver Make the NCAA Tournament Cut?
Undefeated Denver Women’s Lacrosse Throttles Villanova 12-7, headed to BIG EAST Championship
The women’s Big East semifinal pitted undefeated #1 seed [5] Denver women’s lacrosse (18-0, 7-0) against Villanova. The Pioneers dominated the game on both ends of the field and protected their unblemished 18-0 record. The game took place in Storrs, Connecticut at the UConn George J. Sherman Family-Sports Complex where earlier, UConn bounced Marquette 17-16 to earn a slot in the BIG EAST Final. Continue reading Undefeated Denver Women’s Lacrosse Throttles Villanova 12-7, headed to BIG EAST Championship
Denver Defeats Villanova 16-9, Headed to BIG EAST Championship Game
#2 seed [#9] Denver men’s lacrosse (10-4, 5-1) traveled back to Milwaukee to face #3 seed Villanova at Valley Fields Thursday night. Denver soundly defeated the Wildcats, 16-9. Denver is playing their best lacrosse at the best time in earning their sixth consecutive win. With the win, Denver may have ensured their place in the NCAA Tournament, depending on the outcome of other conference tournament games. Earlier in the day, #1 seed Georgetown pounded Providence 19-8. A win Saturday in the BIG EAST Tournament final would remove all doubt about post-season play if Denver can defeat Georgetown for the conference auto bid. Continue reading Denver Defeats Villanova 16-9, Headed to BIG EAST Championship Game
Scam Alert: Beware of Internet Merchandise Scams
We were recently notified of a scam involving the new Denver character that we developed, Denver Bonnie, and using a version of LetsGoDU in the solicitation. Unfortunately, this scam website is taking money for merchandise and artwork that is not theirs and not sending merchandise to frustrated customers. They are using the same scheme with a number of other companies, schools, and teams. Continue reading Scam Alert: Beware of Internet Merchandise Scams
Shrinking College Enrollment Threatens the Status Quo
According to The Henchinger Report, “There has been a steady drop in the proportion of high school graduates enrolling in college after they finish high school — from a high of 70 percent in 2016 to 63 percent in 2020, the most recent year for which the figure is available, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. While the pandemic made things worse, the enrollment downturn took hold well before it started; there were already two and a half million fewer students at colleges and universities by the time that Covid set in than there were in 2012. Since that time, another million and a half have disappeared since then.” Continue reading Shrinking College Enrollment Threatens the Status Quo
Slots Still Available for DU’s 5th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament
As a reminder, the University of Denver Alumni Weekend is May 17th-20th. You can register for the various events HERE.
The time is running out to sign up for the 5th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament Saturday, May 20th. Gather your team (they do not have to be alumni of DU) or sign up as an individual for a shotgun start at 8 am followed by awards and prizes at 1:00. Funds raised by the tournament will go to benefit student scholarships at the University of Denver. Continue reading Slots Still Available for DU’s 5th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament
Denver Wins BIG EAST Regular Season Championship, 12-5
Rain was falling in Milwaukee and the women’s lacrosse game was moved to Valley Fields Dome Saturday morning as #3 Denver (17-0, 6-0) battled Marquette (15-2, 5-1) for the BIG EAST title. Trademark defensive stands in the first and fourth quarters, shutting out the Golden Eagles and forcing 27 turnovers, sealed the Denver win and regular season title. Continue reading Denver Wins BIG EAST Regular Season Championship, 12-5
Denver Wins OT Thriller Over Marquette, 15-14
Denver men’s lacrosse (9-4, 4-1) owned nearly all the key statistics in regulation against Marquette Friday night in Milwaukee. The Pioneers led Marquette in shots-on-goal, ground balls, clears and faceoffs. Yet, the Pioneers were forced into a four-minute overtime in Milwaukee. Finally, DU’s Stephen Avery gave DU the game-winner with 1:26 remaining in OT and the Pioneers win, 15-14. The win gives Denver the number two seed at the BIG EAST Tournament next weekend on the same field.
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Marquette Weekend Lacrosse Games Critical for Denver Men & Women
The Denver Men’s and Women’s lacrosse teams’ respective regular seasons will conclude this weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin against the Marquette Golden Eagles. The men take to Valley Field tonight at 5:00 pm MT and the women take on MU at 11:00 am MT Saturday morning. With wins, DU Women’s lacrosse can secure the BIG EAST regular season title while the men can cement a #2 seed for the BIG EAST tournament. Continue reading Marquette Weekend Lacrosse Games Critical for Denver Men & Women
Miami Hockey’s Future May Be in Balance at Naples NCHC Meetings
Multiple sources are speculating on the departure of the Miami RedHawks and the addition of Arizona State to the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). A College Hockey News (CHN) article penned by Adam Wodon pleaded with the NCHC to Do the Right Thing, waive the one million dollar exit fee, and allow the RedHawks to escape to the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). The CCHA was the RedHawks’ conference home for 33 years before joining the NCHC and, on balance, is less challenging and a more cost-effective regional option for the floundering program that has stacked losing seasons upon losing seasons. Continue reading Miami Hockey’s Future May Be in Balance at Naples NCHC Meetings