THE GAME
The University of Utah Lacrosse team is set to host Mercer on Saturday, April 15 for its Military Appreciation and Alumni Game at Ute Field. The game is set to start at 11 a.m. MT.
JOIN US AT UTE FIELD!
Fans heading to the University of Utah campus on Saturday morning 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 9 a.m. located in the lot directly above Ute Field, featuring DJ Fresh.
• Free Utah Lacrosse Military themed stickers, posters, trading cards and thunder sticks will be available at the game.
• Fans can win prizes throughout the game with in-game promotions in the first quarter, at halftime and during the third quarter.
HOW TO WATCH
The game against Mercer will be live streamed by the Utes with live stats and a 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
• After being picked to win the ASUN in the preseason poll, the Utes have clinched their spot in the ASUN Championship for the second year in a row.
• Utah has scored 123 goals in conference play (20.5 goals per game).
• The Utes lead the ASUN in ground balls (37.73) and points per game (25.00), also leading the league in scoring offense (16.36).
TICKETS
Fans can purchase tickets for the remaining home games on UtahTickets.com or by calling/texting 801-581-8849.
LAST TIME OUT
The Utes reached the 20-goal mark for the third time this season in their 22-8 victory over Lindenwood on Wednesday, April 12. The win secured Utah's spot in the ASUN Championship for the second straight year.
• Utah outshot Lindenwood 66-39, recording 42 shots on goal.
• The Utes finished the game with 49 ground balls, which ranks fourth all-time at Utah.
• Utah notched a season-high 12 caused turnovers, the third-most in a game in school history.
• Utah had 13 different players score against Lindenwood.
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Jordan Hyde scored a career-high seven points on a career-best tying six goals.
SCORING FRENZY
Through non-conference play, Utah was only averaging 11.4 goals and 18.8 points per game. In ASUN play, the Utes have been averaging 20.5 goals and 30.2 points – leading the conference in both.
• The Utes rank fourth in the country and first in the ASUN in points per game (25.00), also ranking third in the country and atop the league in scoring offense (16.36).
• Utah also ranks 11th in the country and second in the ASUN in scoring margin (+3.55).
• Utah has scored 123 goals in the last six games.
• Utah has reached the 20-goal mark three times in the last five games (24 at Detroit Mercy, 26 at Robert Morris, 22 vs. Lindenwood) and four times overall under head coach
Andrew McMinn.
• The Utes are the only school in the ASUN and one of just two in NCAA Division I Lacrosse that has scored 20+ goals in three games this season (North Carolina).
• The Utes have now scored 18-or-more goals in five straight games and in seven this season. Utah has reached the 18-goal mark nine times under McMinn and 10 times as a program.