ELLENSBURG, Wash.- The #4 Central Washington University men's rugby team is set to face the #5 Lindenwood University Lions this Tuesday, with kickoff set for 11:00 am inside Tomlinson Stadium. The Wildcats are coming off a huge win against #9 UCLA which saw CWUs Oscar Treacy score 4 tries in the 'Cats 38-19 victory. 
 
FIXTURE INFORMATION
Date: Tuesday, March 19th. 
Kickoff: 11:00 am PST
Opponent: #5 Lindenwood 
Location: Steve Hertling Field at Tomlinson Stadium | Ellensburg, Wa. 
 
PARKING REMINDER
Tuesday's game will occur during Campus Parking Enforcement hours of operation. Due to that, patrons will need a guest parking pass if you don't already have a CWU pass in order to park in the paved parking lots to Tomlinson Stadium. The dirt parking lots by Tomlinson Stadium or the soccer field are free to park (Lots X-12, X-22, and X-23) as well as free parking along East 18th avenue. 
 
To purchase a daily guest pass click HERE
 
To view a campus parking map click HERE
 
QUOTING HEAD COACH TODD THORNLEY
"Another week and another big challenge for us taking on a great program like Lindenwood who will be well-prepared and challenge us in all areas of the game. We are excited to put out a 80 minute performance that we are proud of and test our game model against a team that has had a lot of sustained success in the collegiate game for the past decade."
 
ABOUT THE FIXTURE
The Lions are 3-2 in 2024 with wins over the University of Tennessee, #14 University of Mary Washington, and #10 Davenport University. The Lions suffered losses from Life University and Arkansas State University. 
 
Lindenwood is coming in ranked at #5 in the D1A Men's Rugby March Power Ranking, after previously being ranked #2 in the February power rankings. 
 
The Wildcats are 1-3 all time against Lindenwood, winning their first contest in 2017. The Lions have won the previous 3 matches in 2018, 2019, and 2021. This contest marks the first time the Lions have traveled to the 'Burg since 2018, winning that contest 27-15.