The University of Denver men's lacrosse team is set to face Villanova in a crucial BIG EAST Conference clash on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET. Denver has an 18-6 record over Villanova historically but lost the last two encounters, including an overtime match in March. Key players include junior Daniel Clark, who leads the team with six man-up assists this season, contributing significantly to Denver鈥檚 top-ranking penalty kill performance.

By the Numbers
  • Denver leads the series against Villanova 18-6.
  • Denver has an 80.6% man-down kill percentage, the highest in the nation since 2024.
State of Play
  • Denver is 3-1 on April 4 in Division I history.
  • The team aims to bounce back after dropping the last overtime game to Villanova.
What's Next

After the Villanova game, Denver will return home for another BIG EAST matchup against St. John's next Saturday, looking to continue building momentum.

Bottom Line

Denver's ability to capitalize on man-up opportunities while maintaining a strong defense will be pivotal as they aim to regain control of the series against Villanova.