The University of Denver women's lacrosse team improved to 5-0 this season with a decisive 18-6 victory over High Point. The Pioneers established an early lead and maintained control throughout the match, highlighted by Olivia Ripple's standout performance with eight points. Multiple players contributed to the score, including Eva Thomsen-Marr and Caroline Keil, who both had impressive scoring runs. Denver's defense and strong draw control helped seal the win, as they head into upcoming challenges against Stony Brook and Fairfield.

By the Numbers
  • Denver scored 11 goals by halftime, leading 11-1.
  • Olivia Ripple recorded 4 goals and 4 assists, totaling 8 points in the match.
  • Karleigh Mutch achieved her first career hat trick.
  • Alex Dorr won 11 draw controls for the Pioneers.
State of Play
  • Denver remains undefeated with a 5-0 record this season.
  • The Pioneers have had five or more goal scorers in every game this year.
What's Next

The Pioneers are set to face Stony Brook on Friday, followed by a match against Fairfield on Sunday. They will return home to host Stetson on March 13.

Bottom Line

Denver is demonstrating offensive depth and strong defense, a promising combination as they navigate the rest of their season. The team's ability to dominate early and maintain scoring momentum will be crucial in upcoming games against challenging opponents.