The University of Denver women's lacrosse team kicks off their Big East Conference season by hosting UConn on Sunday at noon MT. Denver boasts a strong historical record against the Huskies, holding a 12-1 all-time advantage. The last match-up saw UConn narrowly claim victory in overtime during the previous season.

By the Numbers
  • Denver has scored an average of 15.75 goals per game, ranking 6th nationally in scoring offense.
  • Junior attacker Olivia Ripple has reached 100 career goals in just 48 games, tying for the sixth-fastest in program history.
State of Play
  • Eight different Pioneers have already scored at least one free position goal this season.
  • Denver has had five or more goal scorers in every game thus far in the season.
What's Next

As the season progresses, the Pioneers aim to build on their strong offensive performance and maintain a winning streak in conference play. Key players like Ripple and Dineen will look to reach personal scoring milestones, enhancing team dynamics.

Bottom Line

Denver is poised to leverage its historical advantage and impressive scoring depth to open Big East play successfully, making it essential for the team to capitalize on their experienced attackers and solid coaching.