Men’s Lacrosse (4-0 ECAC, 9-4)
DU 10, Ohio State 9
What Went Right
The Pioneers were able to overcome a 9-5 third quarter deficit to earn their sixth consecutive win and remain perfect in conference. Sophomore Mark Matthews scored three goals including the game winner with 35 seconds remaining. Goalie Peter Lowell made four saves in the fourth quarter.
What Went Wrong
DU trailed the Buckeyes for the entire game until Patrick Rogers tied the game at nine with less than three minutes to go. The team failed to play a complete game; the defense surrendered four goals in the third quarter.
Up Next
The Pioneers remain on the road this week when they travel to East Hartford, Conn., to play conference opponent Fairfield University in ESPNU’s inaugural Warrior Classic on Saturday. The game begins at 11 a.m. E.T.
Women’s Lacrosse (5-0 MPSF, 11-4)
DU 18, Fresno State 2
What Went Right
Denver clinched the top seed in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament with a dominating win over lowly Fresno State. The win is the Pioneers fourth straight. Senior Lexi Sanders led the Pioneers with six points off of three goals and three assists.
What Went Wrong
There were no problems for DU, as they cruised by the Bulldogs. Allowing only six shots throughout the entire game. The Pioneers outshot the Bulldogs 35-6 in their regular season home finale. DU went 8-1 at home this season.
Up Next
DU concludes their regular season when they travel to Oregon this Saturday.
Men’s Tennis (18-3)
Update
Denver struggled in their last match to Pepperdine, losing 6-1. However before the loss the Pioneers were ranked No. 30 nationally and had set the school-record for consecutive wins with ten.
Up Next
The Pioneers begin play in the Sun Belt Conference Championships this Thursday when they travel to New Orleans. The tournament concludes on Sunday.
Women’s Tennis (8-13)
Update
Winners in five of their last six games, the Pioneers have been cruising recently and go into the conference tournament fresh of a conference win over Middle Tennessee on April 10.
Up Next
The women’s team will travel to New Orleans this Thursday to play in the SBC championships. The tournament concludes on Sunday.
