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College Lacrosse Roundup: Michael Sowers and Brennan O’Neill debut for Duke, UNC drops 24 goals and more

By Sean Wiser | February 8, 2021 |

Welcome to Lacrosse Playground’s College Lacrosse Roundup, where we recap all the notable news, scores and highlights of the past … Read more

TD Ierlan confirms plans to play at Denver University in 2021

By Hutton Jackson | January 26, 2021 |

(Photo courtesy of Yale athletics / John McCreary)

With the Ivy League’s lacrosse season in serious doubts, former Yale faceoff … Read more

2014 Big East Conference Lacrosse Preview

By Lacrosse Playground | January 21, 2014 |
The Big East has gone a drastic change for 2014. Gone are perennial powerhouses Syracuse and Notre Dame to the ACC and in are one of the nation's fastest growing programs in Denver and second year program Marquette. Read More...
May 21, 2011; Hempstead NY, USA; Denver Pioneers head coach Bill Tierney yells at an official in the first half against the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays during the quarterfinal round of 2011 NCAA mens lacrosse tournament at James M. Shuart Stadium. Denver defeated Johns Hopkins by a score of 14-9 to advance to the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Fielding-USA TODAY Sports

The Bill Tierney Radio Show to Debut on 102.3 ESPN Radio

By Lacrosse Playground | January 22, 2013 |
DENVER – University of Denver men’s lacrosse head coach Bill Tierney will debut his first-ever radio show on 102.3 ESPN Radio, beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 6-6:30 p.m. The show will air on select Wednesday nights throughout the lacrosse season. Read More...
May 21, 2011; Hempstead NY, USA; Denver Pioneers head coach Bill Tierney address his team after their victory over the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays during the quarterfinal round of 2011 NCAA mens lacrosse tournament at James M. Shuart Stadium. Denver defeated Johns Hopkins by a score of 14-9 to advance to the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Fielding-US PRESSWIRE

DU Hockey and Men’s Lacrosse Ink Radio Deal with 102.3 ESPN

By Lacrosse Playground | September 4, 2012 |
DENVER – 102.3 ESPN will serve as the radio home for the Pioneer hockey and men’s lacrosse programs for 2012-13, the University of Denver and Front Range Sports Network announced today. Read More...
May 15, 2011; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Pioneers midfielder Cameron Flint (18) stands and reacts as fans and teammates celebrate the victory over the Villanova Wildcats during the first round of 2011 NCAA mens lacrosse tournament at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. Denver defeated Villanova, 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Fielding-US PRESSWIRE

Denver Men’s Lacrosse Announces 2013 Captains

By Lacrosse Playground | July 23, 2012 |
DENVER – Seniors Eric Law (Centennial, Colo.), Cameron Flint (Georgetown, Ontario) and Chase Carraro (Louisville, Ky.), along with redshirt junior Drew Babb (Centennial, Colo.) were announced today as the 2012-13 University of Denver men’s lacrosse captains by head coach Bill Tierney. Read More...

Denver Unravels Duke in Mile High Classic, 15-9

By Lacrosse Playground | April 28, 2012 |
DENVER – Ryan LaPlante (Fort Collins, Colo.) tied a career-high with 16 saves and Mark Matthews (Oshawa, Ontario) added a season-high seven points, including five goals, to propel No. 16 Denver to a 15-9 upset victory over No. 3/4 Duke Friday night in front of a crowd of 12,282 at the Whitman’s ® Sampler ® Mile High Classic at Sports Authority Field. Read More...

Watch Denver Men’s Lacrosse Compete on ESPN

By Lacrosse Playground | February 14, 2012 |
DENVER – Following a highly successful 2011 campaign, the University of Denver men’s lacrosse team will be featured on ESPN for two contests during the 2012 season. ESPN has announced its college lacrosse schedule for the upcoming season, as Denver will be featured on the Worldwide Leader in Sports during games against Notre Dame and Duke. Read More...

Denver City Lax 2012 (Video)

By Lacrosse Playground | February 2, 2012 |
Denver City Lax released a video for 2012, which features commentary about urban lacrosse from Bill Tierney, Connor Martin, Denver Outlaw players, and most importantly, the families who benefit from City lax. The video is only a snippet of what actually goes on behind the scenes in Denver, but you can get an idea of how much it means to the city and its people. Read More...

Bill Tierney Named Mile High Sports Magazine’s Coach of the Year

By Lacrosse Playground | January 10, 2012 |
DENVER – University of Denver men’s lacrosse head coach Bill Tierney was named the Coach of the Year by Mile High Sports Magazine in its Ninth Annual Mile High Sports Awards. Senior Mark Matthews (Oshawa, Ontario) was also chosen as a finalist for the College Athlete of the Year as the Magazine celebrated its 100th issue this January. Read More...