THE GAME
The University of Utah Lacrosse team is set for a three-game home stand in Salt LAX City, starting on Wednesday, April 12 when they take on Lindenwood. The game will start at 2 p.m. MT.
JOIN US AT UTE FIELD!
Fans heading to the University of Utah campus on Wednesday can enjoy several pregame and in-game activities at Ute Field.
• Parking on campus is free with lots available across the street from Ute Field located near the Eccles Broadcast Center.
• The Utes will host a pregame tailgate starting at 12 p.m. located in the lot directly above Ute Field, featuring DJ Fresh.
• Local food truck – Cluck Truck – will be at the game.
• Fans can bring a teddy bear or stuffed animal to the game to receive a discounted ($5) ticket. The Teddy Bear Toss will happen at halftime with all bears being donated to the Children's Hospital.
HOW TO WATCH
The game against Lindenwood will air on Pac-12 Networks with live stats and the link to the stream available on the Utah Lacrosse schedule page.
FOLLOW US!
To get inside access to the Utah Lacrosse program including behind the scenes videos and photos, in-game updates, and much more, make sure to follow along on social media (Instagram:
@UtahLacrosse | Twitter: @UtahLacrosse).
THREE THINGS TO KNOW
• Utah was picked first in the preseason ASUN Poll after winning the regular season title in 2022.
• Utah leads the ASUN in ground balls (36.60) and turnovers per game (14.30), also leading the league in scoring offense (15.80).
• Utah is sixth nationally in points per game (24.00) and is averaging 20.2 goals in ASUN play.
TICKETS
Fans can purchase tickets for the remaining home games on UtahTickets.com or by calling/texting 801-581-8849.
LAST TIME OUT
It was another dominant win for the Utes as they scored a school record 26 goals in their 26-16 victory over Robert Morris on the road on Saturday, April 8.
• Utah tied its season-high in assists against the Colonials, producing 12.
• The Utes also recorded a school record 38 points in the game.
• Utah's 51 ground balls ranks third all-time at Utah.
• The Utes' 31 faceoff wins is also a school record.
• Junior
Koa Todd scored a career-high seven points on a career-best five goals and two assists.
• Senior
Cole Brams broke his own school record for single-game faceoffs wins, coming away with 27.
SCORING FRENZY
Through non-conference play, Utah was only averaging 11.4 goals and 18.8 points per game. In the last five games in ASUN play, the Utes have been averaging 20.2 goals and 29.2 points – leading the conference in both.
• Utah has scored 20+ goals twice in the last four games (24 at Detroit Mercy, 26 at Robert Morris) and is one of just three teams in Division I lacrosse that has two games with 24-or-more goals this season.
• Utah has scored 18-or-more goals in four straight games.
• The Utes rank sixth nationally in points per game (24.00), also ranking third in scoring offense (15.80).
TIPPITY TOP
Utah's offense has propelled the program to high ranks this season across multiple statistical categories, sitting in the top-three in the ASUN in nine, including leading the league in three.
• Utah leads the ASUN and ranks ninth nationally in ground balls per game (36.60).
• The Utes also lead the league in scoring offense (15.80), ranking third in the NCAA.
• The Utes are currently only committing 14.30 turnovers per game, which leads the ASUN and ranks seventh in the country.
• Utah also ranks second in the ASUN and 13th in the country in assists per game (8.20) and is second in the league and sixth nationally in points per game (24.00).
• The Utes' 26 goals in their win over Robert Morris is the most by an ASUN team this season.
• Utah's 54 ground balls against Detroit Mercy and 51 at Robert Morris are the top-two numbers in the ASUN this year.
• Utah also recorded 31 faceoff wins against Robert Morris, which is the most in the country this season.
GROUND BALL SUCCESS
Utah is averaging 36.60 ground balls per game this season, including averaging 44.4 during ASUN play.
• Utah is 6-1 this season when they record 30+ ground balls in a game and 12-2 in the
Andrew McMinn era.
• Utah has had 40+ ground balls in four of the last six games and eight times in the program's history.
• The Utes have had 30-or-more ground balls in six straight games, the longest streak in school history.
• Utah's 54 ground balls against Detroit Mercy (3/25) was a season-high, ranking second all-time at Utah, and is first in the ASUN and sixth in the nation this season.
• Utah is the only team in the ASUN and is one of just three teams to have 50+ ground balls in two games this season.
RECORD BREAKERS
After breaking 42 school records in 2022, the Utes are on their way again, breaking 17 records through 10 games with four regular season match-ups remaining.
• Utah has broken the school record for single-game points and goals twice this season, first against Detroit Mercy (36 points, 24 goals) and then again at Robert Morris (38 points, 26 goals).
• The Utes also set new records in faceoffs won against Detroit Mercy (27) and then again at Robert Morris (31), and broke the record for faceoffs attempted against the Colonials (44).
• On the individual side, freshman goalkeeper
Colin Lenskold broke the record for single-game saves (20) vs. Vermont with
Cole Brams breaking his own records in faceoff wins twice (27 at Robert Morris, 26 at Detroit Mercy).
•
Tyler Bradbury and
Jordan Hyde set new career records, stepping into the top spots in career points (137) and goals (89), respectively.
• Utah has also broken records for fastest goal to start a game (:14 vs. Marquette,
Samuel Cambere), consecutive games with a goal (
Jordan Hyde, 16 and counting) and consecutive games with a point (
Tyler Bradbury, 26 and counting).