PROVO, Utah. - The #9 Central Washington University men's rugby team (5-2) secured a tough 37-27 victory over #8 BYU on Saturday afternoon. Snowy conditions played a factor but ultimately the 'Cats were able to come together and pull away for the win.
 
INSIDE THE FIXTURE

• Final: CWU 37, BYU 27
• Location: South Field | Provo, Utah.

 
QUOTING HEAD COACH TODD THORNLEY
"Massive effort from the team and finally a defensive performance we can be proud of. We are growing our game and look forward to the next week's big challenge at home."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Wildcats struck early, capitalizing on a costly BYU mistake in the 3rd minute to score a try, CWU 5, BYU 0.
• The Cougars responded with a penalty kick in the 17^th minute to get on the scoreboard, CWU 5, BYU 3.
• In the 24^th minute, BYU scored a try to give them the lead, CWU 5, BYU 8.
• In the 27^th minute, Oscar Treacy secured a try on the right flank to regain the lead for the Wildcats, followed by a Jac Tregoning conversion, CWU 12, BYU 8.
• The 'Cats dominated in the 30^th minute, using a powerful team effort to push the scrum across the goal line for a try, CWU 17, BYU 8.
• In the 35^th minute, the Cougars responded with a try of their own as they had an impressive run on the left flank, CWU 17, BYU 13.
• Halftime: CWU 17, BYU 13
• In the 43^rd minute, Campbell Robb secured a try to extend the lead for the Crimson and Black, followed by a Tregoning conversion, CWU 24, BYU 13.
• In the 48^th minute, the Wildcats executed a brilliant trick play, with a kick pass from Tregoning leading to another try, CWU 29, BYU 13.
• In the 52^nd minute, Tregoning added to his point total by successfully converting a penalty kick, CWU 32, BYU 13.
• In the 55^th minute, the Crimson and Black added to their total with a try, CWU 37, BYU 13.
• The Cougars responded with a try of their own in the 59^th minute to bring them back into the game, followed by a conversion, CWU 37, BYU 20.
• In the 74^th minute, BYU surged out of a scrum to score another try, followed by a conversion, CWU 37, BYU 27.
• Final: CWU 37, BYU 27

UP NEXT
Your Wildcats are back in the 'Burg for an exciting showdown against #11 Arizona on Senior Day, Saturday, March 22nd, at Steve Hertling Field at Tomlinson Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon. Join us to cheer on our senior players as they help lead the Wildcats into a playoff push!