Thursday, September 11
Denver, CO
7 p.m.
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Colorado heads down to Denver on Thursday
BOULDER — The Denver Darby gets set for its latest edition Thursday night when the Colorado Buffaloes make the short drive down I-25 to take on the Denver Pioneers (7 p.m. MT). It will mark the 31st meeting between the two schools, dating back to 1997.
Colorado (5-1-1) has had all the recent success in the series, winning the last 13 matches against the Pioneers. In the 13 wins, all but four have been one-goal results. CU's 13 straight wins are the longest active winning streak against an opponent. The last time CU fell to DU was a 3-0 result at Denver on Sept. 15, 2013.
"Like every year, DU and us tend to close out non-conference play against each other in arguably the biggest non-conference game for both of us," head coach Danny Sanchez noted. "We're excited to get down to Denver and test ourselves against a team that's been playing very well. They played a very competitive non-conference schedule, and I expect a great match tomorrow."
The Buffs are coming off their first setback of the season last Sunday at Wisconsin. CU battled but couldn't find the back of the net for the first time this season in the 1-0 loss to the Badgers. Colorado put nine shot attempts towards the net against the Badgers, with five landing on target. Colorado's "Big 3" of Emerson Layne, Jace Holley and Hope Leyba each finished with two shots.
While it's the Buffs' first time dealing with a loss this season, the team has responded well after losses, going 2-0-2 after a loss last season.
"We've had a great start to non-conference play," Sanchez added. "So one game doesn't define you. I thought we played well in long spurts against Wisconsin on Sunday; we just didn't get the result. It is good to get right back into it and get right back into it against the local rival, I think, adds a little bit extra of anticipation to the match."
The Buffs own a 21-8-1 record against Denver. CU's 21 wins are the most against any CU opponent.
"We just have to turn the page and get ready for tomorrow," Sanchez continued.
The match will be streamed on the Summit League Network.
For more information on Colorado Soccer, please visit cubuffs.com/soccer. Fans of the Buffs can follow @cubuffssoccer on Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook.
Colorado (5-1-1) has had all the recent success in the series, winning the last 13 matches against the Pioneers. In the 13 wins, all but four have been one-goal results. CU's 13 straight wins are the longest active winning streak against an opponent. The last time CU fell to DU was a 3-0 result at Denver on Sept. 15, 2013.
"Like every year, DU and us tend to close out non-conference play against each other in arguably the biggest non-conference game for both of us," head coach Danny Sanchez noted. "We're excited to get down to Denver and test ourselves against a team that's been playing very well. They played a very competitive non-conference schedule, and I expect a great match tomorrow."
The Buffs are coming off their first setback of the season last Sunday at Wisconsin. CU battled but couldn't find the back of the net for the first time this season in the 1-0 loss to the Badgers. Colorado put nine shot attempts towards the net against the Badgers, with five landing on target. Colorado's "Big 3" of Emerson Layne, Jace Holley and Hope Leyba each finished with two shots.
While it's the Buffs' first time dealing with a loss this season, the team has responded well after losses, going 2-0-2 after a loss last season.
"We've had a great start to non-conference play," Sanchez added. "So one game doesn't define you. I thought we played well in long spurts against Wisconsin on Sunday; we just didn't get the result. It is good to get right back into it and get right back into it against the local rival, I think, adds a little bit extra of anticipation to the match."
The Buffs own a 21-8-1 record against Denver. CU's 21 wins are the most against any CU opponent.
"We just have to turn the page and get ready for tomorrow," Sanchez continued.
The match will be streamed on the Summit League Network.
For more information on Colorado Soccer, please visit cubuffs.com/soccer. Fans of the Buffs can follow @cubuffssoccer on Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook.
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