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Co-ed Sports, Skiing

Tim Healy: Ski Team Poised for Title Run, Friday Night Fan Event in Steamboat

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Author: Tim Healy

As the DU ski team diligently prepares for this weekend’s National Championships in Steamboat Springs, most eyes at the University of Denver have been focused on a surging hockey team and a dominant men’s lacrosse team. Even the men’s basketball team stole some of the spotlight this week with a close loss in the Summit League Semifinals.

But, DU’s ski team may have the best chance of all DU programs to win an NCAA title this year. Continue reading Tim Healy: Ski Team Poised for Title Run, Friday Night Fan Event in Steamboat →

Men's Basketball, Men's Sports

Hoops 2016-2017: Does Denver Have What it Takes?

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After this year’s exciting, if a bit heartbreaking, semifinal game against South Dakota State and the dismantling of Omaha and North Dakota State in the prior two games, DU  is still the same team that lost to cellar-dwelling Western Illinois in Denver on February 11th. While Denver did show dramatic improvement near the end of this season, that progress must continue if DU is going to travel to Sioux Falls next year and have more success on a “not exactly neutral” court.

Continue reading Hoops 2016-2017: Does Denver Have What it Takes? →

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It’s OK to be Optimistic About Denver Men’s Basketball

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Photo Credit: The Summit League

If you missed the University of Denver Men’s Basketball team’s Summit League Semi-Final against South Dakota State last night, DU lost on a missed free throw by Joe Rosga with barely a second left in the game. It was a heartbreaking finish to a game that the Pioneers probably should have won.

Read that again. Continue reading It’s OK to be Optimistic About Denver Men’s Basketball →

Men's Lacrosse, Men's Sports

Denver and Notre Dame to Renew High Intensity Rivalry Sunday

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An all too familiar collision between the reigning national champion Denver Pioneers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will take place this Sunday at 3:30 p.m. MT in South Bend, Indiana. The short, yet rich history between the two western-rivals magnifies the intensity and passion sparked by the fastest growing rivalry in college lacrosse. Continue reading Denver and Notre Dame to Renew High Intensity Rivalry Sunday →

Men's Basketball, Men's Sports

Summit League Semi-Final Preview – DU vs. SDSU

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This season, the University of Denver Pioneers (16-14) are 0-2 against the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits (24-7). But tonight’s semifinal game is not the mismatch it appears to be on paper.

DU started their conference season in Brookings, South Dakota on January 1st, dropping a 68-59 decision. South Dakota State killed DU on the offensive boards 12-2 and led for 32 minutes 26 seconds, using big scoring runs to pull away. Denver was led by Marcus Byrd (16 points), Joe Rosga (12 points), and Nate Engesser (11 points). SDSU had balanced scoring with 5 players in double digits. SDSU had 11 turnovers to 19 for the Pioneers. Denver trailed in rebounds 22-29 (-7). Continue reading Summit League Semi-Final Preview – DU vs. SDSU →

Hockey, Men's Sports

Denver Finishes Senior Weekend Sweep With 2-1 Victory Over Omaha

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Photo Credit: Sasha Kandrach

On a night that saw the No. 7 University of Denver Pioneers’ seniors honored before the opening puck drop, Denver topped the No. 15 University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 2-1. Thanks to St. Cloud State’s victory over Colorado College earlier in the evening, game two of Senior Weekend proved to be a preview for the first round of the NCHC Tournament next weekend between Denver and Omaha. Continue reading Denver Finishes Senior Weekend Sweep With 2-1 Victory Over Omaha →

Men's Lacrosse, Men's Sports

Denver Overcomes Slow Start to Win OT Thriller at UNC

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Photo Credit: UNC Men’s Lacrosse

Just over a minute into overtime, star attackman Connor Cannizzaro took a feed from Jack Bobzien and rifled a shot bottom left past North Carolina goalie, Brian Balkam to give the No. 2 University of Denver Pioneers a 13-12 victory over the No. 10 North Carolina Tar Heels. Continue reading Denver Overcomes Slow Start to Win OT Thriller at UNC →

Hockey, Men's Sports

Denver Shuts Out Omaha, Earns 20th Victory for 15th Straight Year

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Photo Credit: Sasha Kandrach

For the 15th straight season, the No. 7 University of Denver Pioneers won their 20th game. Tonight, the Pioneers shut out the No. 15 University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 3-0 to complete the feat and extend their winning streak to 8. Continue reading Denver Shuts Out Omaha, Earns 20th Victory for 15th Straight Year →

Hockey, Men's Sports

Denver Hockey’s Senior Sendoff

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Photo Credit: Denver Athletics

Four years fly by when you play the sport you love with an exceptional program, create lifelong friendships with your teammates, and attend an institution that strives to help you find success following graduation. This is the reality for Denver hockey’s four seniors preparing to finish their collegiate hockey careers and enter the real world in the following months. Continue reading Denver Hockey’s Senior Sendoff →

Hockey, Hockey Mailbags, Men's Sports

DU Hockey Mailbag: Senior Week

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Photo Credit: Andy Cross, The Denver Post

We’ve reached the final week of the regular season. DU is tied with St. Cloud State for 2nd place and the 2nd seed in the NCHC. The Pios are 12-1-3 since the beginning of 2016 and are charging toward the postseason faster than any other team in college hockey. Continue reading DU Hockey Mailbag: Senior Week →