After Saturday’s clunker at North Dakota State, there were some concerns about which Denver (16-10, 8-5) team would show up on Tuesday night at Western Illinois (8-16, 5-8). At halftime, the answer seemed to be pretty clear. Unfortunately for the Pioneers, there was still another half to play, and what a wild half it was. Continue reading Denver escapes with 78-72 victory at Western Illinois
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Two-game stretch critical for Pios to protect conference standing
Denver (15-10, 7-5 Summit) is likely out of the Summit League regular season title hunt, trailing South Dakota and North Dakota State by 2 games with 4 games to go. But, the Pioneers still have an excellent chance to remain in 3rd place – a great accomplishment for this program on the rise. Continue reading Two-game stretch critical for Pios to protect conference standing
WATCH: Jim Montgomery talks 12th straight win over CC, first place in the NCHC
Last night, the #2 University of Denver Pioneers went into the World Arena and skated the Colorado College Tigers out of the building with a 5-1 victory. It was Denver’s 12th straight victory over their in-state rival and the victory vaulted them over UMD and into first place in the NCHC. On top of it all, the win was Denver’s 20th of the year, which made it 16 straight seasons with at least 20 wins (the Tenzer Streak). Continue reading WATCH: Jim Montgomery talks 12th straight win over CC, first place in the NCHC
Pioneers extend Tenzer Streak, grab first place from Duluth with sweep of Tigers
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For the 12th straight time, the #2 University of Denver Pioneers beat the Colorado College Tigers and in the process, they extended the Tenzer Streak to 16 and jumped into first place in the NCHC, one point ahead of UMD. The only thing that didn’t happen for Denver is earning the #1 ranking in the Pairwise. They remain at #2. Continue reading Pioneers extend Tenzer Streak, grab first place from Duluth with sweep of Tigers
Cannizzaro, Walker star in Denver’s 14-6 victory over Air Force
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It appears the #3 University of Denver Pioneers may have turned the page on their struggles in the third quarter in 2016. Today, against the #17 Air Force Falcons, the Pios scored five goals in the third quarter, including three in the final 17 seconds, to take control of a surprisingly close game. They didn’t look back as they coasted to a dominant 14-6 victory. Continue reading Cannizzaro, Walker star in Denver’s 14-6 victory over Air Force
WATCH: Jim Montgomery talks sluggish 11th straight victory over Colorado College
Last night, the #2 University of Denver Pioneers topped Colorado College for the 11th straight time to extend their third-longest streak in the 305-game history of the Gold Pan Rivalry. The 2-1 victory was an important one, as all wins over CC are, but the Pios played sluggish hockey for much of the game. Part of that was a function of the bye week last weekend. Continue reading WATCH: Jim Montgomery talks sluggish 11th straight victory over Colorado College
Denver tops Colorado College for 11th straight time in Troy Terry’s return
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DENVER – Troy Terry returned, Adam Plant scored a goal barely a minute into the game, and the #2 University of Denver Pioneers won their 11th straight game against in-state “rival” Colorado College Tigers by a score of 2-1. And that’s about all there is to say about the third matchup of the season between Denver and Colorado College. Continue reading Denver tops Colorado College for 11th straight time in Troy Terry’s return
DU vs AF lax: the western faceoff
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After a devastating loss to Towson University in the first round of the NCAA Tournament last May, the University of Denver Pioneers Men’s Lacrosse team has worked harder than ever in the offseason according to head coach Bill Tierney. They’re eager to atone for last season’s abrupt ending. The Pioneers embark on the 2017 campaign with a home-opener against the Air Force Falcons this Saturday (Feb. 11) at 1 p.m. Continue reading DU vs AF lax: the western faceoff
When Good Isn’t Enough – Pios Fight For First
After Saturday’s thrilling last-second overtime win against Summit League favorite Fort Wayne, what did NBA superstar Chauncey Billups say to his brother, head coach Rodney Billups? “Great game”? Nope. “Great coaching”? Nope. Continue reading When Good Isn’t Enough – Pios Fight For First
2017 Denver Men’s Lacrosse Comprehensive Season Preview
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It’s arrived at last. Lacrosse season in the Rocky Mountains is back. The Lacrosse Capital of the West is about to come alive once again as the 2017 University of Denver Pioneers Men’s Lacrosse program opens their season at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium this weekend against in-state rival Air Force. Continue reading 2017 Denver Men’s Lacrosse Comprehensive Season Preview