Women’s Lacrosse (1-0 MPSF, 7-4)
DU 17, George Mason 9
Albany 11, DU 10
What Went Right
In last Friday’s win over George Mason, senior midfielders Lexi Sanders and Ali Flury posted record-book numbers. Sanders tied the DU single-game record with seven assists, while Flury scored a game-high seven goals, which tied her career-high. Flury added two assists and finished with nine points, which is tied for the sixth highest single game total in Pioneer history.
What Went Wrong
On Sunday the Pioneers overcame an earlier 5-1 deficit and tied the Great Danes going into halftime. However, the Great Danes finished the game on a 4-1, which the Pioneers could not overcome. Two Albany players to recorded hat tricks.
Up Next
The Pioneers resume Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play on Friday afternoon when they travel to play University of California in Berkeley, Calif.
Men’s Tennis (14-2)
DU 4, Illinois State 0
DU 4, Pacific 3
What Went Right
The Pioneers were able to get their sixth and seventh straight win over Illinois State and Pacific, respectively. In the doubles point against Illinois State, DU dominated as Yannick Weihs and Jens Vorkefeld finished at No. 1 while Fabio Biasion and Andrew Landwerlen finished at No. 3.
What Went Wrong
Although Pacific (4-9) is not a great team, No. 25 Denver continued their winning streak outlasting the Tigers 4-3 on Sunday afternoon. Vorkefield clinched the match for the Pioneers at the No. 5 singles when he broke a 3-3 tie with a 7-6 (8), 2-6, 6-2 win over Vegerd Veskimagi.
Up Next
DU travels to Troy, Ala. to participate in the Sun Belt Shootout that will begin on Friday.
Women’s Tennis (6-12)
DU 4, Wyoming 3
DU 7, Northern Colorado 0
What Went Right
After losing six in a row, the Pioneers have now won their last three matches. On Friday against Wyoming, freshman Emma Isberg led DU to victory when she broke a 3-3 tie with a 6-2, 1-6, 7-5 win over Kim van Ginkel in the last match of the night.
What Went Wrong
The Pioneers were able to dominate a bad Northern Colorado team (3-8) by sweeping at all three positions in doubles. In addition six Pioneers claimed single wins.
Up Next
Denver travels to Dallas to take on North Texas and Louisville on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The Pioneers have one more home game after this weekend. After that they participate in the Sun Belt Conference Championship on April 22-April 25.
