Provo, Utah. – The Central Washington University men's rugby team (4-2) will face off against #6 BYU, in their third road match of 2025. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. MST on Saturday, March 15^th at South Field.
 
FIXTURE INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, Mar. 15
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. MST
Opponent: #6 BYU
Location: South Field | Provo, Utah.
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QUOTING HEAD COACH TODD THORNLEY
"Another week and another big challenge as taking on BYU on their turf is a massive challenge for us. We are forced on tidying up our game on both sides of the ball as we have not fulfilled our potential yet. With a good week of prep and some hard work Saturday we will be in the fight for a good outcome. The whole group is looking forward to and relishing this challenge."
 
ABOUT THE FIXTURE
The Cougars come into this matchup after an impressive win over Cal last weekend at South Field. With a 6-1 record, their only loss was a 43-28 defeat to the Naval Academy on November 16th, 2024. Entering with strong momentum, BYU will aim to deliver a performance deserving of a victory.

On the other hand, the Wildcats are coming off a thrilling 57-48 win against Trinity Western University this past weekend in the 'Burg. Patrick Sale led the Crimson and Black with two successful tries, while Jac Tregoning added six conversions to help propel the 'Cats to a comeback victory. After trailing 26-12 at halftime, CWU made key adjustments and returned from the break focused on executing their game plan. The Wildcats will aim to carry their momentum into the next game, with their coach stressing the need to address defensive lapses.
 
Historically, The Crimson and Black hold a 2-11-1 record against the Cougars and will aim to secure an upset this weekend. In their most recent encounter, they suffered a 24-40 loss in Ellensburg, WA, on April 13th, 2024.