Athletics

Homecoming 2026 brought the DU campus to life with school spirit, shared traditions, and a few new ways to celebrate what it means to be a Pioneer.

The University of Denver (DU) has accepted a formal invitation to join the West Coast Conference. The new alignment takes effect on July 1, 2026, and positions DU to join highly regarded academic and athletic institutions in a premiere conference. 

The first-year head coach shares his take on life in Denver, his goals for the program, and what Pioneer fans can expect this season.

The Pioneers’ volleyball, soccer, and triathlon squads look to make October a defining month as their seasons intensify.

From roller skiing in the park to biking up mountains, here’s how alpine and Nordic skiers stay in shape year-round.

Willis Panzarello and Emma Bryant break down how to simplify your swing, master the short game, and keep it fun on Colorado courses this summer.

What once felt like personal obstacles now serve as teaching moments in Jorie Hall’s work as a mental performance coach.

As the team heads to its 20th Frozen Four appearance, we look at the Top 5 reasons the answer could be yes.

The senior finance major, who has played in all 41 games this season, is currently leading the nation in points and assists.

The outstanding 2025 class include seniors Mia Hebinck and Momoko Iwai, graduate students Rylie Mundell, Abbie Thompson, and Bella Mabanta, and fifth-year senior Rosie Casali.

The senior skier is the first Denver woman to sweep the alpine national title events since 2018.

Former DU swimmer Livi Schmid could become the sixth person ever to cross the deep-water lake—while raising funds for freshwater conservation and a local youth swim club.

Both the men’s and women’s teams are embracing change with gritty, hungry mindsets.

The veteran team looks to make an immediate impact as it kicks off the season on a national stage.

From skiing to soccer and everything in between, University of Denver Athletics had reason to celebrate all year long.

Denver has now reached the College Cup twice under head coach Jamie Franks.

The Pioneers face Vermont in the semifinal at 3 p.m. MT on Friday at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina.

Alex Demopoulos (BA ’12) runs Philo’s Kitchen, a nonprofit that repackages perishable food that would otherwise be thrown out.