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Published October 21, 2026 6:30pm

Then-Denver head coach Bill Tierney gets a hug after their 10-5 win over Maryland in the NCAA Division I men's lacrosse championship, Monday, May 25, 2015, Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

Former University of Denver lacrosse coach Bill Tierney is recovering after experiencing a heart-related health issue and undergoing surgery last week, the school said Wednesday.

Tierney, who coached Pioneers lacrosse to its first NCAA championship in 2015, is “recovering well” at his home in the Denver metro area, DU said.

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“All of Denver Athletics has Bill, Helen and the entire Tierney family in their thoughts, and we can’t wait to see him back in the stands at Peter Barton (Stadium) this spring,” the school said in a statement Wednesday.

Tierney won a record seven national championships during a decorated coaching career. He was the first to lead two programs to NCAA titles.…