Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU freshman Ethan Walker, (57), sophomore junior Zach Runberg (25), and sophomore Austin French (4) celebrate a goal in the second half of the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The Pioneers won 14-6.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU sophomore Nate Marano (23) shoots on net in the first half of the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The Pioneers won 14-6.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU coach Bill Tierney talks with Air Force coach Eric Seremet after the game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The Pioneers won 14-6.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU junior Jeremy Bosher (14) celebrates a goal in the second half of the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. Bosher scored three goals and the Pioneers won 14-6.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU senior Connor Cannizzaro (40) shoots in the second half of the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. Cannizzaro scored three goals and the Pioneers won 14-6.
DU and Air Force players compete for a loose ball in the second half of the game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU freshman Ethan Walker, (57), sophomore junior Zach Runberg (25), and sophomore Austin French (4) celebrate a goal in the second half of the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The Pioneers won 14-6.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU junior Trevor Baptiste (9) stands for the National Anthem before the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The Pioneers won 14-6.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU sophomore goalie Alex Ready (16) looks to block a shot in the second half of the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The Pioneers won 14-6.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU senior Max Planning (22) tries to make a move in the second half of the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The Pioneers won 14-6.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU junior Grant Gravitt (37) and other players return from halftime in the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostAir Force sophomore Isaac Swartzman (23) celebrates a goal with teammates on the bench in the first half of the game against DU Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU fan Brogan Williams, 5, reaches to slap hands with players during halftime of the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU sophomore Colton Jackson (10) passes in the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The Pioneers won 14-6.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU junior Colton McCaffrey (8) passes in the first half of the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The Pioneers won 14-6.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU sophomore Connor Donahue (24) makes a move toward the net in the first half of the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The Pioneers won 14-6.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostAir Force fans celebrate a goal scored in the first half of the game against DU Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU junior Trevor Baptiste (9) wins a face-off in the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The Pioneers won 14-6.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU junior Trevor Baptiste (9) is hit to the ground as a penalty is called in the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The Pioneers won 14-6.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU players slap hands with fans after defeating Air Force 14-6 Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDU senior Connor Cannizzaro (40) makes a move around Air Force sophomore Christian Lung (18) in the game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. Cannizzaro scored three goals and the Pioneers won 14-6.
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DU freshman Ethan Walker, (57), sophomore junior Zach Runberg (25), and sophomore Austin French (4) celebrate a goal in the second half of the game against Air Force Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The Pioneers won 14-6.
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Getting your player ready...
The Pioneers won their season opener 14-6, against Air Force on Feb. 11, 2017 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. Connor Cannizzaro led the Pioneers with four goals and two assists, while Ethan Walker had three goals and two assists and Jeremy Bosher scored three times.