DENVER - The University of Denver women's lacrosse team defeated the UConn Huskies, 19-8 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium on Sunday afternoon in the Big East Conference opener.

After falling behind 0-3 to start the game, the University of Denver women's lacrosse team went on an 8-1 run to recapture the lead, an offensive effort led by fifth year Olivia Penoyer. After notching an assist on the first goal of the game by Lauren Black, Penoyer connected off a pass from Jane Earley to tie the game at four, the first of her trio of goals in the contest. 

Julia Gilbert and Black also each earned a hat trick to lead Denver in scoring. The Pioneers compiled a well-rounded offense with nine different players recording goals, and multi-goal games from Earley, Ryan Dineen, and Sloane Kipp. Redshirt Junior Raegan Wilson earned her first goal since missing the second half of the 2023 season due to injury. 

Junior goalkeeper Emelia Bohi earned the win with nine saves in the contest while UConn's Landyn White made 17 stops between the posts.

Denver's hot pink defense racked up 11 caused turnovers, including three from Bryn McCaughey and Payton Vaughn. Sam Thacker also earned a pair of caused turnovers and a trio of ground balls. Senior Abby Jenkins led the Pios in the circle with eight draw controls while Black picked up four in the contest. 

Kate Shaffer led UConn with five goals and Madelyn George picked up eight wins in the draw circle. 

Up Next: The Pioneers travel to Washington D.C to take on the Georgetown Hoyas on Friday at 10 a.m. MT.

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