Men’s Tennis

DU 1-1

The men’s tennis team played two very close matches against South Alabama and Middle Tennessee last Saturday.

DU defeated South Alabama 4-2, and lost to Middle Tennessee 3-4, at the Sun Belt Conference in Denton, Texas. With the loss, DUenver was eliminated from the tournament in the semi-final round.

Davis Simson, Benny Althaus, Yannick Weihs and Andrew Landwerlen all won in their singles matches versus South Alabama.

The win last weekend ended the Pioneers three game losing streak dating back to April 3.

The Pioneers hope to receive a bid for the NCAA Regional Tournament which takes place May 8 through May 10.

Women’s Tennis

DU 2-1

Denver’s hope of winning their second straight Sun Belt Conference Championship was demolished Sunday in its 1-4 loss in the finals to Florida International in Denton, Texas.

Mallory Voelker posted DU’s one lone point as she defeated Lisa Brito 6-1, 6-2.

The loss in the finals marked the end of the Pioneers eight match winning streak.

No. 34 Denver falls to a 16-5 record for the season.

The Pioneers previously defeated Middle Tennessee and North Texas to advance to the finals of the tournament.

Denver is expected to receive an at-large bid for a berth in the NCAA Championships starting May 8.

Men’s Lacrosse

DU 10, Ohio State 16

The Pioneers were defeated by Ohio State Sunday afternoon at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.

Two players, Mark Matthews and Andrew Lay, led the Pioneers with two goals each.

Six other players also contributed to Pioneer scores.

Senior Joey Murray’s goal during the match extended his scoring streak to seven games.

Murray has 24 goals on the season.

DU returns to the field on Saturday as it hosts the Air Force Academy for the final home game of the season.

The team will also honor the senior members.