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| (above) Sports Illustrated mentioned DU's 21 NCAA Championships in Skiing |
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DU Ski Team Mentioned In Sports Illustrated
DU Skiers Dominate Women's Slalom At NCAAs
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| (above) DU skiers Devin Delaney, Kristine Haugen & Tianda Carrll moved DU back into 3rd place at the NCAA skiing championships yesterday by capturing the slalom team competition |
NCAA Ski Championships After Day Three
564 - Vermont
510 - Colorado
484 - Denver
481 - Utah
449 - New Mexico
564 - Vermont
510 - Colorado
484 - Denver
481 - Utah
449 - New Mexico
In the women’s slalom on Friday at the NCAA Skiing Championships, the University of Denver dominated. DU Freshman Kristine Haugen made it a sweep of the women’s alpine events, but this time it was close. Haugen, who won the GS by 1.33 seconds, took the first run of the slalom and then held off a hard-charging group in the second. With a two-run time of 1:37.97, she wound up just five hundredths ahead of the University of Vermont’s Kristina Riis-Johannessen (1:38.02). Third place in the slalom went to Haugen’s Denver teammate Tianda Carroll (1:38.27).
“I never thought I would come here and win,” said Haugen. “I knew there were a couple of girls who are so fast in slalom. It's just great. My teammate [Carroll] coming in third place—couldn’t be better.”
The NCAA Championships conclude on Saturday at Middlebury's Rikert Nordic Center,
with the men’s 20km freestyle and the women’s 15km freestyle, both mass
start races.
DU Skier Kristine Haugen Wins GS At NCAA's
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| (above) DU Freshman Kristine Haugen talks to the press after her runaway victory |
Kristine Haugen of the University of Denver capped an undefeated season
in college giant slalom racing with a convincing win in the NCAA GS on
Wednesday, during the first day of competition at the 2013 NCAA
Skiing Championships.
Defending champion Vermont owns the first-day lead with 227 points, with the Pioneers in second at 210½, The Buffaloes in third at 175½, followed by New Hampshire (165½) and Utah (164½).
The championships continue Thursday with women's 5K and men's 10K classical events.
DU In 7th At NCAA Skiing Championships
The defending national champion and No. 2-ranked University of Colorado ski team was tied for fifth place after Wednesday's first day of the NCAA championships in Bozeman, Mont. The big surprise was that No. 4 Dartmouth took the lead after the nordic classical races at Bohart Ranch. The Mean Green had 214 points, CU had 154, and the University of Denver was seventh with 118.
DU's Ski Coach Has Winning Pedigree
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| (above) Head coach Andy Leroy will attempt to win DU's 22nd NCAA Skiing Championship in March |
From: NCAA.com
by Jen Gunnels
Skiing is one of the NCAA’s oldest championships, but only four individuals in the long history of the sport have captured an individual national title as a student-athlete and then gone on to coach a team to a national title. University of Denver head coach Andy LeRoy completed the feat most recently when his Pioneers captured the first of three consecutive national championship titles in 2008.
It was an accomplishment that had not been reached in more than 30 years of NCAA skiing.
Denver’s John Cress captured an individual national title in 1956 before going on to coach Wyoming to a team title in 1968; Colorado’s Bill Marolt captured individual titles in 1963, ‘65 and ’66, then led his alma mater to seven consecutive team titles from 1972-78. James Page skied to a national title for Dartmouth in 1962 and 1963 before leading the Big Green to a tie for the title with Marolt’s Buffaloes in 1976.
LeRoy first took his place in the NCAA skiing record book in 2000 when he captured the men’s slalom national title as a student-athlete for Colorado. Eight years later he stood atop the podium again as Denver’s head coach and enjoyed the thrill of victory from a new perspective.
“It was more fun as a coach, absolutely,” LeRoy said. “As a coach, there are so many more people that are excited about it. I got to step back and watch their joy and their excitement and see the way it came together over the course of the year.”
LeRoy joined the U.S. Ski Team out of high school in 1993 and spent the next six years skiing internationally on the World Cup circuit, including an appearance in the 1998 Nagano Olympics. With one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, LeRoy joined the University of Colorado ski team under head coach Richard Rokos for the 1999-2000 season. Along with winning the individual national title that year, LeRoy was named Colorado’s Athlete of the Year.
“I’d been skiing with the national team for six years and trying to be the best in the world, and anything less wasn’t satisfying,” LeRoy said. “But at CU, I was being recognized for the work I put in all year long and I was able to reach all of the goals I set in that environment. I was able to recapture some of what I loved about skiing by being on a college campus.”
That experience as a student-athlete also equipped LeRoy for the unique challenge of coaching skiing at the collegiate level where competing with a team perspective is often new to student-athletes in a traditionally individual sport.
“We’re challenged in the sport of skiing in that you’re always competing as an individual,” LeRoy said. “So to try to meld individual skiers into thinking with a team mentality is a real challenge. Trying to get that kind of culture going in a team -- it was helpful for me to have been part of a team myself.”
Senior A.J. Avrin has been skiing under LeRoy’s direction for four years as a member of the men’s Alpine team and was an All-American in giant slalom at the 2010 championships where Denver won its third consecutive team title.
“Seeing the ecstasy on his face when we won the title and sharing in our success, I just thought that was such a selfless reaction,” Avrin remembered. “It was almost like he was skiing vicariously through us and just sharing in our joy.”
LeRoy and the rest of the Pioneer squad will look to recapture that championship magic when they return to Bozeman, Mont., in March for the 2012 NCAA skiing championships at the same site where Denver won its 2008 title. LeRoy is familiar not only with the venue, but what it will take to capture another championship there.
“You don’t come across coaches very often who have had the kind of success that he’s had, as a student-athlete himself and an Olympian,” Avrin said. “It’s been a real blessing to be able to work with someone who understands the preparation that it takes to be successful, both mentally and physically, and has the experience to guide you through that.”
DU Athlete Lindsay Cone Makes CBS Nightly News
(above) DU Skier & Golfer Lindsay Cone had to hike out of Killington, Vermont after Hurricane Irene washed away roads leading to the city
University of Denver varsity skier and golfer Lindsay Cone had to hike out of her hometown of Killington, Vermont yesterday to catch a flight to Denver to return to school for her Senior year. CBS News was on-hand to show some of the struggles that people in New England are going through.
In 2010 Cone was named NCAA Collegiate Skier of the Year leading DU to a National Championship.
In 2010 Cone was named NCAA Collegiate Skier of the Year leading DU to a National Championship.
DU Alum Keri Herman Wins Silver At X-Games
(above) DU Alum Keri Herman won Silver at the X-Games in Aspen yesterday
From: Denver Post
The first gold of X-Games 15 went to Kaya Turski, who won the women's skiing slopestyle Thursday afternoon. The Montreal native won last year, and on her first run Thursday scored a 93.66. It was enough to hold off Keri Herman, who now trains in Breckenridge.
Herman, who moved to Colorado in 2001 to attend the University of Denver, has been slowly climbing up the ranks. She graduated from DU in 2005 and has been training in Breckenridge since 2004. She finished fourth last year in her inaugural X Games [read rest of article].
Herman, who moved to Colorado in 2001 to attend the University of Denver, has been slowly climbing up the ranks. She graduated from DU in 2005 and has been training in Breckenridge since 2004. She finished fourth last year in her inaugural X Games [read rest of article].
News & Notes From Around PioNation
(above) The DU Ski Team at the White House yesterday
An interesting article about Oklahoma youth ice hockey that mentions DU star defenseman Matt Donovan prominently. DU will have players on the roster this season from nontraditional ice hockey areas such as California, Nevada, Oklahoma, Iowa and Nebraska. Ice hockey's growth in the western United States has been due in no small part to an incredible network of volunteers and parents.
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Two University of Denver recruits have been named to the USNDT-Under 18 team for the upcoming season. Zac Larraza (6'2 192 lbs) forward from Scotsdale, Arizona and Matt Van Voorhis (5'7 162 lbs) defenseman from Edina, Minnesota. Once again the USNDT will play USHL games and various international tournaments around the world.
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The University of Denver ski team visited President Obama at the White House yesterday. The President welcomed to the White House more than 650 student athletes and 150 coaches and staff members, from 32 schools across the nation. Gathering on the South Lawn, he offered his congratulations on their 2009-10 Division I NCAA Championships.News & Notes From Around PioNation
One can't help but notice that while Coach Gwozdecky is trying to renegotiate his current contract with DU, his two proteges signed contract extensions with their respective schools. Enrico Blasi at Miami University and Seth Appert at RPI. And one of Enrico's assistants at Miami just named the head coach at Western Michigan. The family tree is growing.
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More post season honors for DU skiers. Senior Nordic skier Antje Maempel, and sophomore alpine skiers Leif Kristian Haugen and Lindsay Cone were named Collegiate Skiers of the Year by Ski Racing magazine. DU skiers swept three of the four awards. Maempel, who won the NCAA individual titles in both the classical and freestyle races for the second consecutive year, was named Women’s Nordic Collegiate Skier of the Year. Haugen, who won the 2010 NCAA individual title in men’s giant slalom, was named Men's Collegiate Alpine Skier of the Year. Haugen represented Norway at the Vancouver Olympic Games, finishing 28th in giant slalom. Cone won the Women's Collegiate Skier of the Year award after finishing second in both slalom and giant slalom at the NCAA Championships, earning All-American First Team honors in both events.
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Goaltender Marc Cheverie earned his second consecutive Most Valuable Player honor, while senior captain Rhett Rakhshani was named Most Inspirational Player as the University of Denver celebrated its 54th Annual Hockey Awards Evening at the Cable Center. Matt Donovan earned the Barry Sharp Memorial Award as top freshman, while Nate Dewhurst and Chris Nutini shared the Murray Armstrong Award as most improved players. Matt Glasser earned the Dr. Ken Bredesen Award for sportsmanship and shared the Dr. Art Mason Award for top scholar-athlete with Tyler Ruegsegger. Barandon Vossberg earned the Bob Martin Memorial Award for community service for the fourth consecutive season. DU Wins School's 21st NCAA Skiing Championship
(above) Kate Dolan, Antje Maempel & Mari Elden closed out DU's 21st National Championship in the Freestyle Cross Country on Saturday
(above) The University of Denver Ski Team won its third straight NCAA Championship todayThe University of Denver ski team held a healthy lead heading into the fourth and final day of the NCAA National Championships. With the University of Colorado ready to pounce, DU was going to need an improved effort from their men's Freestyle Cross Country team to hold off the Buffaloes.
In the morning session the Denver men turned in an inspired effort and held their ground with a 4th, 18th and 21st place finish. When DU's Harald Loevenskiold crossed the line in fourth place and CU wasn't able to gain many points in the standings, the meet was all but over. Andrew Dougherty finished 18th and Kristian Soerlund finished 21st to hold off CU's skiers.
All that remained was for DU's über-skier Antje Maempel to work her magic for three laps on Steamboat's 5K Cross Country course and the title was in the bank. Maempel won by six seconds over a pair of CU skiers. Mari Elden finished 8th for DU and Kate Dolan finished 11th to pad the margin of victory for the Pioneers.
It was a sensational week for the Pioneer skiers. Five 1st place finishes out of eight events.(Lief Kristian Haugen won the Giant Slalom). Two second place finishes for Lindsay Cone and a third place finish for Mari Elden.
The best news? Maepel is just a Junior.
In the morning session the Denver men turned in an inspired effort and held their ground with a 4th, 18th and 21st place finish. When DU's Harald Loevenskiold crossed the line in fourth place and CU wasn't able to gain many points in the standings, the meet was all but over. Andrew Dougherty finished 18th and Kristian Soerlund finished 21st to hold off CU's skiers.
All that remained was for DU's über-skier Antje Maempel to work her magic for three laps on Steamboat's 5K Cross Country course and the title was in the bank. Maempel won by six seconds over a pair of CU skiers. Mari Elden finished 8th for DU and Kate Dolan finished 11th to pad the margin of victory for the Pioneers.
It was a sensational week for the Pioneer skiers. Five 1st place finishes out of eight events.(Lief Kristian Haugen won the Giant Slalom). Two second place finishes for Lindsay Cone and a third place finish for Mari Elden.
The best news? Maepel is just a Junior.
Skiing National Championship On The Line Today
(above) DU's National Championship hopes will ride on the shoulders of Ante Maemple todayAntje Maempel was born in Ilmenau, a small town in former East Germany, in the middle of the Thuringian Forest. In 10th grade she qualified for the German National Cross Country Ski Team.
After graduating from high school she became a soldier in the German Army with the opportunity to focus on her career as an athlete. She attended the University of Darmstadt until transferring to the University of Denver.
Today she will attempt to lead the DU Ski Team to their third consecutive NCAA National Championship.
After graduating from high school she became a soldier in the German Army with the opportunity to focus on her career as an athlete. She attended the University of Darmstadt until transferring to the University of Denver.
Today she will attempt to lead the DU Ski Team to their third consecutive NCAA National Championship.
Saturday: Cross Country
Men's 20K freestyle, 9 AM MST
Women's 15K freestyle, 11 AM MST
Results After Friday Night
1. UNIVERSITY OF DENVER - 589.5
2. UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - 535.0
3. UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO - 504.0
4. UNIVERSITY OF UTAH - 472.0
5. UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT - 423.5
Men's 20K freestyle, 9 AM MST
Women's 15K freestyle, 11 AM MST
Results After Friday Night
1. UNIVERSITY OF DENVER - 589.5
2. UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - 535.0
3. UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO - 504.0
4. UNIVERSITY OF UTAH - 472.0
5. UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT - 423.5
Day 3 - DU Still 1st in NCAA Skiing Championships
(above) DU's Ida Dillingoen finished 10th on Friday nightWith one day remaining in the NCAA Skiing Championships, the University of Denver was able to maintain their lead. The men placed 11th, 17th and 22nd in tonight's slalom and the women placed 2nd, 10th and 18th. Tomorrow the Men's 20k and Women's 10k Freestyle Cross Country races wrap up the meet.
1. UNIVERSITY OF DENVER - 589.5
2. UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - 535.0
3. UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO - 504.0
4. UNIVERSITY OF UTAH - 472.0
5. UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT - 423.5
Men's Slalom Results
11 AJ Arvin
17 Andreas Kilde
22 Leif-Kristian Haugen
Women's Slalom Results
2 Lindsay Cone
10 Ida Dillingoen
18 Jennifer VanWagner
2nd Day - DU Leads NCAA Skiing Championships
(above) DU cross country skiers Antja Maempel & Mari Elden on the podium on Thursday
(above) DU's Lief-Krista Haugen won the Men's Giant Slalom on Wednesday
Day Two of the four-day NCAA Skiing Championships kicked off this morning in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The University of Denver was even more dominant in the morning session than yesterday, with two Pioneers on the podium in Nordic Cross Country Skiing. In the Men's Cross County event the University of Colorado moved back into contention, but DU finishes of 18th, 19th & 23rd kept the Pioneers safely out in front of the CU.
Friday, March 12thMen's Cross Country - DU skiers Kristian Soerlund finished 18th, Andrew Doughtery came in 19th and Harald Loevenskioldr crossed the line 23rd.
5:15 PM MST - Men’s Slalom (first run) – Howelsen Hill
6:30 PM MST - Women’s Slalom (first run) - Howelsen Hill
(left) DU's Golden Girl Antje Maempel won the NCAA 5K Classical Cross Country Skiing Championship for the second year in a rowWomen's Nordic Cross Country - The University of Denver ski team is making a mockery of the NCAA Skiing Championships in Steamboat Springs Colorado. DU's Antje Maempel won the Women's Nordic Cross Country Championship for the second year in a row. She has also now won three consecutive NCAA cross country championships in a row. DU's Mari Elden finished third and Kate Dolan came 13th.
Maemple's margin of victory this morning was by an astounding 43 seconds. In a sport winning is sometimes by a tenth of a second and ties have occurred, 43 seconds is massive margin in a 5K race.
(left) DU's Lief-Krista Haugen, who skied in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics for Norway, won the NCAA Giant Slalom Championship yesterday in SteamboatThe Men's Giant Slalom yesterday - DU's Lief-Krista Haugen won the Men's Giant Slalom to pace the University of Denver's ski team to a massive opening day at the NCAA skiing Championships in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Haugen's teammates A.J. Arvin & Andreas Kilde finished 5th and 8th respectively.
(left) DU's Lindsey Cone finished 2nd in the Giant Slalom yesterdayWomen's Giant Slalom - The University of Denver Skiing Team was in 1st place after the Women's Giant Slalom yesterday morning. Lindsey Cone paced the DU skiers with a 2nd place overall finish, while her teammates Ida Dillingoen and Jennifer Vanwagner finished 5th and 9th. Dillingoen's performance was particularly impressive since she was seeded 23rd in the event.
DU Leads At NCAA Skiing Championships
The Men's Giant Slalom was contested this afternoon. DU's Lief-Krista Haugen won the Men's Giant Slalom today to pace the University of Denver's ski team to a massive opening day at the NCAA skiing Championships in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Haugen's teammates A.J. Arvin & Andreas Kilde finished 5th and 8th respectively.
The University of Denver Skiing Team was in 1st place after the Women's Giant Slalom in the morning. Lindsey Cone paced the DU skiers with a 2nd place overall finish, while her teammates Ida Dillingoen and Jennifer Vanwagner finished 5th and 9th. Dillingoen's performance was particularly impressive since she was seeded 23rd in the event.
Three days remain in the Championships with skiing and cross county events still to go.
NCAA Skiing Championship Begins Today
(above) DU's Antje Maempel is the defending National Champion in Feestyle & Nordic cross country skiingThe two-time defending champion University of Denver ski team looks to win its 21st national championship, when they head to Steamboat Springs, Colo., for the NCAA Championships from March 10-13. The Pioneers have won an NCAA-record 20 team championships, including two-straight and six since 2000.
DU is sending the maximum 12 skiers to compete in the 2010 NCAA Championships. Teams can qualify up to three men and three women from both alpine and Nordic to compete. Colorado and Utah are the only other RMISA teams sending 12 skiers, along with Dartmouth from the EISA, followed by 11 from both Alaska Anchorage and New Mexico, and 10 from Vermont.
DU is sending the maximum 12 skiers to compete in the 2010 NCAA Championships. Teams can qualify up to three men and three women from both alpine and Nordic to compete. Colorado and Utah are the only other RMISA teams sending 12 skiers, along with Dartmouth from the EISA, followed by 11 from both Alaska Anchorage and New Mexico, and 10 from Vermont.
DU Skier Finishes 28th At Olympic Games
(above) DU skier Leif Kristian Haugan competed in the Vancouver Olympics last weekFrom: DU Today
by Nathan Solheim
DU alpine skier Leif Kristian Haugen competed for the Norwegian ski team in the 2010 Winter Olympics and finished 28th in the giant slalom. His next trip to the slopes will be for the NCAA championships.
“Of course, right after the giant slalom, I was disappointed; I hoped to do better,” Haugen says. “Overall, I did some sections of the course really well. Making it to the Olympics is a great experience for me. I definitely feel like I learned something. Maybe when we get to Sochi, [site of the 2014 games in the Black Sea resort area of Russia] I’ll be better prepared and fight for the medals.”
Haugen did not finish his first run in the slalom event after straddling a gate, which effectively ended his Olympic competition.
“It happens, it’s a part of the sport,” Haugen says. “It sucks when it happens — it maybe happens once or twice a season.”
Haugen says some of the highlights of his Olympic experience were living in the athletes’ village for a few days before the skiing events began, dining with Norway’s King Harald V and Queen Sonja and sharing a house with fellow Norwegian ski team members.
“I stayed in a house with Aksel Lund Svindal — he won a gold, a silver and a bronze — and Kjetil Jansrud. He won a silver,” Haugen says. “So at least I got to hold a medal.”
Haugen’s experience also crystallized his desire to someday win a medal for Norway.
“I’m fired up right now, I’m looking forward to finding out how I can get a lot better,” Haugen says. “The planning is already there.”
Haugen is expected to return to campus and compete for DU in the NCAA championships March 10–13 in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
Alumnus Tom Zakrajsek (BA English and mass communications ’88) coached U.S. women’s champion Rachael Flatt to a 7th place finish in ladies figure skating.
Zakrajsek is based out of the Broadmoor Skating Club in Colorado Springs (read entire article).
“Of course, right after the giant slalom, I was disappointed; I hoped to do better,” Haugen says. “Overall, I did some sections of the course really well. Making it to the Olympics is a great experience for me. I definitely feel like I learned something. Maybe when we get to Sochi, [site of the 2014 games in the Black Sea resort area of Russia] I’ll be better prepared and fight for the medals.”
Haugen did not finish his first run in the slalom event after straddling a gate, which effectively ended his Olympic competition.
“It happens, it’s a part of the sport,” Haugen says. “It sucks when it happens — it maybe happens once or twice a season.”
Haugen says some of the highlights of his Olympic experience were living in the athletes’ village for a few days before the skiing events began, dining with Norway’s King Harald V and Queen Sonja and sharing a house with fellow Norwegian ski team members.
“I stayed in a house with Aksel Lund Svindal — he won a gold, a silver and a bronze — and Kjetil Jansrud. He won a silver,” Haugen says. “So at least I got to hold a medal.”
Haugen’s experience also crystallized his desire to someday win a medal for Norway.
“I’m fired up right now, I’m looking forward to finding out how I can get a lot better,” Haugen says. “The planning is already there.”
Haugen is expected to return to campus and compete for DU in the NCAA championships March 10–13 in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
Alumnus Tom Zakrajsek (BA English and mass communications ’88) coached U.S. women’s champion Rachael Flatt to a 7th place finish in ladies figure skating.
Zakrajsek is based out of the Broadmoor Skating Club in Colorado Springs (read entire article).
DU Student Skiing For Norway In Winter Olympics
(above) DU's Leif Kristian Haugen will be one of the few athletes doing homework in the Olympic Village this weekThe trajectory of DU Sophomore Leif Kristian Haugen’s ski career is decidedly not downhill.
Haugen, an alpine skier on the University of Denver’s ski team, reached the upper echelons of his sport when he was named to the Norwegian Olympic ski team for the Vancouver games this February. Racing for a team with a strong tradition of medaling in skiing at the Olympics, Haugen will compete in the giant slalom event and possibly the slalom. (read rest of article)
Haugen, an alpine skier on the University of Denver’s ski team, reached the upper echelons of his sport when he was named to the Norwegian Olympic ski team for the Vancouver games this February. Racing for a team with a strong tradition of medaling in skiing at the Olympics, Haugen will compete in the giant slalom event and possibly the slalom. (read rest of article)
Against All Odds: DU Wins NCAA Skiing National Championship
(above) John Buchar led DU, winning NCAA individual titles in both the slalom and giant slalom From: Denver Post
by Nick Grove
More DU coverage and individual results
Meet wrap-up article
The continuing rivalry between Denver and Colorado in the world of collegiate skiing got a big push in one direction Saturday after the Pioneers won their 19th NCAA championship at Bridger Bowl near Bozeman, Mont.
Denver's John Buchar dominated the men's alpine events, sweeping the slalom and giant slalom to lead the Pioneers to top honors in the team standings. Denver's 649.5 points topped Colorado at 619 and Utah at 585. Defending champion Dartmouth was fourth at 546 and Middlebury finished fifth at 529.
"I could not be more proud of this team," Denver alpine coach Andy LeRoy said. "All of our athletes worked hard all year toward the goal of winning an NCAA championship, and they all skied their best when it counted."
Since the NCAA sanctioned skiing in 1954, Denver and Colorado have combined for 35 titles. The two schools have finished 1-2 in 12 championship meets, and CU's only runner-up finishes have been behind DU. Colorado owns 16 national championships.
"I think this was a good championship and now that it's over, I'm happy with a second-place finish," CU coach Richard Rokos said. "DU did a great job all week and they delivered, and I have to congratulate them."
The Pioneers, one skier short of a full 12-person squad, became the second team to win the title short-handed. The Buffs also accomplished the feat in 2006.
Buchar's slalom run Saturday of 1 minute, 42.10 seconds edged teammate Seppi Stiegler at 1:42.85. Buchar, who also won Friday's giant slalom, became the second DU skier to sweep the slalom events after Adam Cole did it last year.
"The only thing that mattered for me was that we won as a team," Buchar said. "That is even better than both of my wins."
Colorado's Lucie Zikova won Saturday's women's slalom in 1:27.09, beating Utah's Eva Huckova at 1:27.31. It was Zikova's third career NCAA title.
"I was a little nervous on the first run," Zikova said, "so I didn't ski as fast as I probably could have. And on the second run I really had nothing to lose. I just went all out and it worked out."
But Colorado couldn't hold on to its lead after Friday's third day. Denver rallied for its fifth championship since 2000.
Denver's John Buchar dominated the men's alpine events, sweeping the slalom and giant slalom to lead the Pioneers to top honors in the team standings. Denver's 649.5 points topped Colorado at 619 and Utah at 585. Defending champion Dartmouth was fourth at 546 and Middlebury finished fifth at 529.
"I could not be more proud of this team," Denver alpine coach Andy LeRoy said. "All of our athletes worked hard all year toward the goal of winning an NCAA championship, and they all skied their best when it counted."
Since the NCAA sanctioned skiing in 1954, Denver and Colorado have combined for 35 titles. The two schools have finished 1-2 in 12 championship meets, and CU's only runner-up finishes have been behind DU. Colorado owns 16 national championships.
"I think this was a good championship and now that it's over, I'm happy with a second-place finish," CU coach Richard Rokos said. "DU did a great job all week and they delivered, and I have to congratulate them."
The Pioneers, one skier short of a full 12-person squad, became the second team to win the title short-handed. The Buffs also accomplished the feat in 2006.
Buchar's slalom run Saturday of 1 minute, 42.10 seconds edged teammate Seppi Stiegler at 1:42.85. Buchar, who also won Friday's giant slalom, became the second DU skier to sweep the slalom events after Adam Cole did it last year.
"The only thing that mattered for me was that we won as a team," Buchar said. "That is even better than both of my wins."
Colorado's Lucie Zikova won Saturday's women's slalom in 1:27.09, beating Utah's Eva Huckova at 1:27.31. It was Zikova's third career NCAA title.
"I was a little nervous on the first run," Zikova said, "so I didn't ski as fast as I probably could have. And on the second run I really had nothing to lose. I just went all out and it worked out."
But Colorado couldn't hold on to its lead after Friday's third day. Denver rallied for its fifth championship since 2000.
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