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Women’s lacrosse (6-0 MPSF, 12-4)
DU 9, Oregon 7
What Went Right
DU completed its Mountain Pacific Sports Federation dominance by beating Oregon late in the second half on Saturday afternoon. Ali Flurry extended her point streak to 67 consecutive games with at least one point. The senior scored with 7:41 remaining in the second half.
What Went Wrong
Oregon’s Jana Drummond scored a hat trick, however the Pioneers smothered the Ducks and led for almost the entire game. Denver picked up their fifth consecutive win and for the fourth game in a row, easily handled their opponent.
Up Next
The MPSF tournament starts on Thursday afternoon at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. However the Pioneers have a first round bye and are scheduled to play the winner of the No. 4 vs. No. 5 seed game, which will be played at 6 p.m. Friday night.
Men’s Tennis (19-4)
DU 4, Middle Tennessee 1
Troy 4, DU 1
What Went Right
The Pioneers were able to get to the Sun Belt Conference championship finals with their 4-1 win over Middle Tennessee. Enej Bonin, Fabio Biason and Andrew Landwerlen led No. 34 Denver. The win was the team’s 19th of the season, which broke the school’s best record since the program became NCAA Division I.
What Went Wrong
Troy stopped Denver from winning their first SBC championship in the finals match, beating the Pioneers 4-1. Troy won the doubles match and three of the first four singles matches.
Up Next
Troy grabbed the SBC’s automatic berth to the NCAA tournament. However, DU should be able to grab an at-large berth into the NCAA tournament which begins May 14.
Women’s Tennis (8-14)
What Went Right
In their season finale, the women’s tennis was able to battle with No. 6 seeded Louisiana Lafayette, but in the end fell victim to their upset. In her final game as a Pioneer, Ute Schnoy tied the match at 1-1 with a dominating 6-1, 6-0 performance. Schnoy is expected to participate in the NCAA singles championship.
What Went Wrong
Denver had a 3-2 lead in the match, but was not able to stop the Ragin’ Cajuns from rallying. Tara Vasovic won the match for ULL when she beat Mikele Smith 6-4, 6-1.
Up Next
The loss ends the season for the Pioneers who do not advance to play in the NCAA regionals. However Schnoy’s season will continue, as will Sophia Bergner who will play with Schnoy during the doubles championship.
