Photo by: Michael Furman
Men’s Lacrosse (3-0 ECAC, 8-4)
DU 12, Bellarmine 8
DU 14, Quinnipiac 10
What Went Right
In the ECAC game of the week, Denver was able to drop Quinnipiac to 2-3 in the Eastern College Athletic Conference. The Pioneers have won five straight games and have risen to the top of the ECAC, tied with conference leader Loyola (5-0 ECAC, 7-2).
What Went Wrong
Although the Pioneers were outshot on Friday night, they were able to secure the win thanks in part to a great performance from Peter Lowell who finished with 13 saves.
Up Next
After four consecutive home games, the Pioneers travel to Columbus, Ohio to play conference opponent Ohio State on Saturday morning.
Women’s Lacrosse (4-0 MPSF, 10-4)
DU 17, UC Davis 7
DU 17, Stanford 12
What Went Right
On Sunday afternoon, the Pioneers upset No. 11 Stanford in Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. Sophomore Lauren Ciccomascolo and freshman Bonnie Wells each had four goals. The Pioneers jumped all over the Cardinal early on, taking a 6-1 lead in the second quarter.
What Went Wrong
Nothing went wrong for DU this past weekend, the Pioneers were able to extend their winning streak to three games while maintaining their undefeated conference record. In both games the Denver offense flourished jumping out to a five-goal lead in the second quarter of both contests.
Up Next
DU plays in their regular season finale next Saturday when they play host to Fresno State at 2 p.m. The Pioneers return home to play in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championship tournament on April 29.
Women’s Golf
Sixth place
What Went Right
The Pioneers finished 1-over par 865 for the entire ASU International tournament and were able to shoot an even-par 288 in the tournaments final round. Freshman Kimberly Kim finished 3-under par 69 in the final round, which helped her place fifth overall.
What Went Wrong
The team played well in the final round of the championships, which allowed them to finish in a high place. The team was one stroke behind No. 8 Purdue, who shot par for the entire tournament.
Up Next
The Pioneers travel to Muscle Shoals, Ala. to play in the 2009-2010 Sun Belt Conference Championships. The tournament begins next Monday, April 19 and continues to April 21.
