ELLENSBURG-Wash. - Following a close 26-27 loss last week, the #5 Central Washington University Men's Rugby Team is set to face another top ranked opponent in the #6 BYU Cougars this Saturday. Kickoff is set for 12:00 pm in Tomlinson Stadium. 
 
FIXTURE INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, March 2nd. 
Kickoff: 12:00 pm PST
Opponent: #6 BYU
Location: Steve Hertling Field at Tomlinson Stadium | Ellensburg, Wa. 
 
QUOTING HEAD COACH TODD THORNLEY
"BYU are a very impressive team and really have no weaknesses in their game, they will test us physically and stress our game model. We are up for the challenge and look forward to improving on some disappointing areas of our performance this past week. If we make those improvements then we have a chance of knocking over arguably the form team of the West Coast right now." 
 
ABOUT THE FIXTURE
BYU is currently 2-0 in 2024 with wins against #15 Cal Poly and #7 Cal. Beating Cal Poly 26-12, and Cal 53-26. 
 
The Cougars are coming in ranked #6 in the D1A Men's Rugby February Power Rankings. 
 
The Wildcats are 1-10-1 all time vs BYU. The Cougars have won the previous 3 contests 62-31, 24-23, and 22-17. Prior to BYU's 3 contest win streak, The 'Cats and Cougars tied 27-27, and the Wildcats picked up their lone victory in matchup history. 
 
The Wildcats are 4-2 in 2024 and ranked #5. The 'Cats have big wins against #15 Cal Poly and #8 Arizona this season. Beating Cal Poly 41-20 and Arizona 19-17.