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Denver's next title hopes rest with the DU Pioneers
Help us, Denver Pioneers. You're our only hope.The big picture: The Pios men's lacrosse team will play the top-seeded University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish Saturday in Philadelphia.Why it matters: A chance to advance to the NCAA Men's Division I national championship game is on the line. The match marks DU's first Final Four appearance in the tournament since 2017.State of play: After the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche failed to advance in their respective playoffs last weekend, the Pioneers are the city's last hope for a title this spring.DU won its first and only title in 2015.What to watch: The Pioneers are 11-14 all-time against the Fighting Irish, who were former conference foes. It's the third time the schools have met in the tournament — including in the 2015 semifinal.What's next: The game starts at 10am and will be broadcast by ESPN2.Sign up for Axios Denver for free.
Throwback Thursday: Buffaloes land 5-star in-state prospect Ryan Miller
Colorado has had 36 four-star prospects the last 17 cycles. But you must go all the way back to 2007 for the last time the Centennial State produced a five-star recruit... Born and raised in Littleton, Ryan Miller always stood above his peers. "You can ask anybody that I played...
Colorado state tournament: Windsor, Fort Collins baseball seasons end in tight losses
DENVER — The Lambkins' state tournament magic lasted through the morning. The Fort Collins baseball team walked off Horizon in an elimination game but ultimately had its season ended in a 6-3 loss Saturday to No. 16 Grandview in the Colorado 5A baseball state tournament at All-City Field in Denver. Tied 3-3 in the...
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