In its first home game of the season at Kittredge Field, the University of Colorado lacrosse team recovered from back-to-back losses with a 14-7 win against the No. 14 Denver Pioneers on Sunday. The Big East preseason favorite Pioneers are studded with six preseason All-Big East players, but the balanced Colorado attack overcame the talented Denver roster.
Even in warm-ups, it was clear that the Buffaloes were energized and excited to play.
“We haven’t played here (Boulder) in a year,” said senior captain and attacker Sadie Grozier. “Being able to play in front of our friends and family is something we’ve been waiting for for a really long time.