…in Columbus, in a game that was sadly not broadcast.
Utah raced out to a commanding 7-2 lead early in the 2nd-Qtr, but Ohio St was able to methodically close that gap with 4 unanswered goals of their own by that period’s midpoint. While the Utes never trailed in this game, Ohio St kept it close, until Utah managed to open a strong 4th-Qtr, providing us another comfortable 5-6 point buffer to close out the game.
Utah winning the face-off battle may have been the key in today’s victory. Our [+12] face-off advantage enabled us to rattle their defenders ala 9 more shots on the goal than Ohio St was able to inflict on us.
Having fallen in a 3-pt decision to the Buckeyes in Columbus in February of last year, 8-11, Utah’s record vs Ohio St advances to 1-1 (.500). Hopefully someday, we’ll be able to get them to agree to a return game in Salt Lake City.
Delaware visits Rice-Eccles stadium next Saturday at noon, in a game that will most certainly be available for broadcast, for all us out-of-state lacrosse fans to enjoy. Delaware is a traditional lacrosse power, who while not ranked right now, they are currently 3-spots behind Utah in the “receiving votes” category. Delaware finished “receiving votes last year” as well, but closed out the 2023 season ranked #13.
This will be Delaware’s first visit to Salt Lake City. I hope our local Utes will show up to RES in strong support next week for our LAXers!
GO UTES!!!
#SaltLAXCity
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