#ProPios Update: PLL Opens 2026 Campaign in Salt Lake City
5/12/2026 10:00:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse
Three former Pioneers were in action in week 1 of the 2026 PLL season
DENVER – In addition to the NLL Semifinal action last weekend, the #ProPios also opened the 2026 Premier Lacrosse League season in Salt Lake City on Friday and Saturday.
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Former Pioneer faceoff specialist TD Ierlan went 10-for-17 in his season debut, picking up eight ground balls in the Redwoods 9-5 win over the Archers.
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Bill Tierney and the Waterdogs picked up a 16-14 win in their opener on Saturday. Jack Hannah had two goals and two assists for a four-point day, while AJ Mercurio forced a turnovers in the two-goal win.
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Week 1 Recap
Redwoods (Ierlan) 9, Archers 5
Ierlan: 10-17, 8GB
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Waterdogs (Hannah, Lampert) 16, Whipsnakes (Mercurio) 14
Hannah: 2G-2A-4P
Mercurio: 1CT
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Week 2 Schedule
Friday, May 15
Chaos (Sillstrop) vs. Cannons (Kelly) – 4 p.m. MT – ESPN+
Atlas (Baptiste, Logan) vs. Whipsnakes (Mercurio) – 6:30 p.m. MT – ESPN+
Saturday, May 16
Redwoods (Ierlan) vs. Outlaws
Waterdogs (Hannah, Lampert, Sparrow, Freehill, DiBenedetto, Wilson) vs. Cannons (Kelly)
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Former Pioneer faceoff specialist TD Ierlan went 10-for-17 in his season debut, picking up eight ground balls in the Redwoods 9-5 win over the Archers.
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Bill Tierney and the Waterdogs picked up a 16-14 win in their opener on Saturday. Jack Hannah had two goals and two assists for a four-point day, while AJ Mercurio forced a turnovers in the two-goal win.
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Week 1 Recap
Redwoods (Ierlan) 9, Archers 5
Ierlan: 10-17, 8GB
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Waterdogs (Hannah, Lampert) 16, Whipsnakes (Mercurio) 14
Hannah: 2G-2A-4P
Mercurio: 1CT
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Week 2 Schedule
Friday, May 15
Chaos (Sillstrop) vs. Cannons (Kelly) – 4 p.m. MT – ESPN+
Atlas (Baptiste, Logan) vs. Whipsnakes (Mercurio) – 6:30 p.m. MT – ESPN+
Saturday, May 16
Redwoods (Ierlan) vs. Outlaws
Waterdogs (Hannah, Lampert, Sparrow, Freehill, DiBenedetto, Wilson) vs. Cannons (Kelly)
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DENVER'S HOME FOR COLLEGE SPORTS
Visit DenverPioneers.com for complete coverage of all 18 of DU's NCAA Division I sports.
Like Denver Pioneers and DU Men's Lacrosse on Facebook
Follow @DU_Pioneers and @DU_MLAX on Twitter
Follow @denverpioneers and @denvermlax on Instagram
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