BYU v. Loyola Marymount lacrosse preview

Today's game against Loyola Marymount is not only the Cougars' first road game but it is their first real test of the season.

Loyola Marymount is ranked 15th in the nation (MCLA) and will give the Cougars a run for their money. You know a No. 6 v. No. 15 match-up in basketball would warrant the game prime time on ESPN, but because it is Lacrosse the hype isn't quite the same.

The ranking might be a good basis for us as fans to go off of, but we have to remember that these are just preseason rankings for the most part. Loyola's only win has come against San Diego State which was an expected win, just as the Cougars win over Boise St. was not a surprise. So neither of these teams have faced top competition this season which means the pollsters don't really know where they fit in.

Lacrosse heads to California for season’s first road trip

This article was published in the BYU Daily Universe on February 17th, 2011.

Sixty-degree forecasts beckon the BYU lacrosse team to southern California this weekend against three tough opponents for the first road trip of the season.

The Cougars stayed the same in the polls at No. 6 after their 17-3 thrashing of Boise State two weeks ago. They will get to test their strength and unity this weekend against two ranked opponents, Loyola Marymount (No. 15) and the Golden Bears of Cal (No. 12). They will finish the trip Monday against the Claremont Cougars.