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
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
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
Photo: University of Denver Magazine
After hearing the report that star midfielder Zach Miller has left the DU men’s lacrosse program, I came across this highlight tape (below – ignore the music) of Miller and was reminded of his extraordinary stick handling, shot accuracy, passing, and more importantly, his ability to make everyone other Pioneer on the field better. Continue reading Zach Miller’s departure leaves a void
Inside Lacrosse reported yesterday that star senior midfielder Zach Miller is not practicing with the Denver Pioneers lacrosse team and isn’t currently enrolled at DU.
“Zach has decided to take some time away from school,” DU head coach Bill Tierney told IL. “We are obviously disappointed in his decision, but respect his right to make it and hope that everything works out for him.” Continue reading REPORT: Zach Miller leaves Denver Men’s Lacrosse program
When Denver centerback Kortne Ford (above/Photo by David Grooms) carved open the Clemson backline to convert Alex Underwood’s cross to score the game-winning goal in Dec.2’s NCAA Soccer Quarterfinal with a minute left in the game to book a first-ever DU berth in the College Cup, it set off a big celebration for every Pioneer fan.
I would argue that it may have been one of DU’s greatest collegiate sporting achievements of all time. Here’s why: Continue reading Puck Swami: Is the men’s soccer team making the 2016 College Cup DU’s greatest sporting achievement?
The University of Denver Men’s Lacrosse team played the Canadian National Lacrosse Team today at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The Canadians emerged victorious, 15-13 thanks in large part to a 9-0 run that spanned the second and third quarters. Continue reading WATCH: Bill Tierney talks Denver’s 15-13 exhibition loss to Canada
According to an article in Today’s U Sports Despite Utah News, Potential New Lacrosse Programs Face Roadblocks, DU’s trademarked ‘Lacrosse Capital of the West’ slogan will remain both symbolic and real over the immediate term.
Photo: Modified New Yorker Magazine cover (March 29th, 1976) view of lacrosse in the United States
Either the DU coaching staff are miracle workers at molding middling talent into national contenders or national lacrosse prep rankings are wrong again.
A prominent lacrosse survey, Recruiting Rundown, shows the University of Denver landing the second ranked recruit, Ethan Walker, a left-handed Canadian playing at a Culver (Indiana) prep school (as reported by LetsGoDU as well). However, DU had no other recruits in the Top 50 and garnered only two more recruits, Kyle Smith (#59) and Sam Harnish (#71), from the Top 100 list. Only one Colorado prep player even made the top 100 – Cherry Hills Henry Adams came in #82 and is headed to Michigan. Continue reading Top 100 Lax Poll Slights DU & the West
For the second season in a row, University of Denver lacrosse commit, Ethan Walker (Culver Military Academy, Indiana) was named Lacrosse Magazine’s Midwest Region High School Player of the Year. In his senior year, the star attackman tallied an astounding 108 goals and 53 assists in leading his Eagles to a 20-3 finish on the year. Continue reading Denver lacrosse commit named Player of the Year
