Saturday, April 2
USAFA, CO
12:00 PM MT
Air Force Academy
vs
Utah
Photo by: Guy Grindberg
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GAME 10
AIR FORCE (5-4) vs UTAH (4-3)
ASUN Conference Game
Falcon Stadium | USAFA, CO
12 p.m. MT, Saturday, April 2
THE SERIES VS. UTAH
-Air Force leads the three-game series, 2-1
-Each game has been decided by a one-goal difference.
-AF's only loss came at Cadet Lacrosse Stadium in 2019
-The Falcons have won the last two meetings
COMMON OPPONENTS
Air Force has four common opponents with Utah. The Falcons have won in two-of-four of those common opponent matchups while the Utes won three-of-four, highlighted by a ranked win against No. 8 Jacksonville.
-Denver: AF loss at No. 12 Denver, 13-9; UU loss vs. No. 12 Denver, 14-13
-Marquette: AF win at Marquette, 16-9; UU win at Marquette, 12-11
-Jacksonville: AF loss vs. No. 13 Jacksonville, 15-9; UU win at No. 8 Jacksonville, 16-10
-Mercer: AF win at Mercer, 13-10; UU win at Mercer, 23-9
LAST TIME THEY PLAYED
An Air Force goal in overtime lifted the Falcons to a 10-9 win against Utah (1-2), Saturday afternoon (Feb. 20), in the 2021 Falcon Stadium opener. Quincy Peene led the Falcons in scoring with four goals on the day, highlighted by two-straight goals in the fourth quarter to swing the momentum in favor of the Falcons. Gianni Orlando was the Falcons' second-leading scorer with a pair of goals including the overtime game-winner in an unassisted attack.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Air Force hits the road to take on Detroit Mercy, Saturday, April 9, at Seaholm High School. Action is slated for 11 a.m. ET. The Falcons are undefeated against the Titans in the six-game series
2023 ASUN ADDITIONS
The ASUN Conference is proud to welcome Jacksonville, Lindenwood and Mercer to its membership in the sport of Men's Lacrosse for the 2023 season, announced Wednesday by the league office. The trio brings the ASUN's member participation in the sport to nine teams, joining Air Force, Bellarmine, Cleveland State, Detroit Mercy, Robert Morris and Utah.
LAST WEEK
Air Force commanded 16-9 win over Marquette on their home field, leading from wire-to-wire and downing the Golden Eagles for the first time in the all-time series, Saturday afternoon at the Valley Fields in Milwaukee. The Falcons extended to a five-game win streak with the victory.
Air Force's usual suspects led the offensive charge— Brandon Dodd posted a game-high five goals, notching his fifth hat trick this season while teammate Brenden Crouse dished out four assists with a pair of goals, extending his active goal-streak to 13 games. Gavin Peene made his presence known with two goals to his credit. Freshman Kyle Griffith put on for the class of 2025 with two goals and an assist, bringing his season goals total to nine.
AIR FORCE (5-4) vs UTAH (4-3)
ASUN Conference Game
Falcon Stadium | USAFA, CO
12 p.m. MT, Saturday, April 2
THE SERIES VS. UTAH
-Air Force leads the three-game series, 2-1
-Each game has been decided by a one-goal difference.
-AF's only loss came at Cadet Lacrosse Stadium in 2019
-The Falcons have won the last two meetings
COMMON OPPONENTS
Air Force has four common opponents with Utah. The Falcons have won in two-of-four of those common opponent matchups while the Utes won three-of-four, highlighted by a ranked win against No. 8 Jacksonville.
-Denver: AF loss at No. 12 Denver, 13-9; UU loss vs. No. 12 Denver, 14-13
-Marquette: AF win at Marquette, 16-9; UU win at Marquette, 12-11
-Jacksonville: AF loss vs. No. 13 Jacksonville, 15-9; UU win at No. 8 Jacksonville, 16-10
-Mercer: AF win at Mercer, 13-10; UU win at Mercer, 23-9
LAST TIME THEY PLAYED
An Air Force goal in overtime lifted the Falcons to a 10-9 win against Utah (1-2), Saturday afternoon (Feb. 20), in the 2021 Falcon Stadium opener. Quincy Peene led the Falcons in scoring with four goals on the day, highlighted by two-straight goals in the fourth quarter to swing the momentum in favor of the Falcons. Gianni Orlando was the Falcons' second-leading scorer with a pair of goals including the overtime game-winner in an unassisted attack.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Air Force hits the road to take on Detroit Mercy, Saturday, April 9, at Seaholm High School. Action is slated for 11 a.m. ET. The Falcons are undefeated against the Titans in the six-game series
2023 ASUN ADDITIONS
The ASUN Conference is proud to welcome Jacksonville, Lindenwood and Mercer to its membership in the sport of Men's Lacrosse for the 2023 season, announced Wednesday by the league office. The trio brings the ASUN's member participation in the sport to nine teams, joining Air Force, Bellarmine, Cleveland State, Detroit Mercy, Robert Morris and Utah.
LAST WEEK
Air Force commanded 16-9 win over Marquette on their home field, leading from wire-to-wire and downing the Golden Eagles for the first time in the all-time series, Saturday afternoon at the Valley Fields in Milwaukee. The Falcons extended to a five-game win streak with the victory.
Air Force's usual suspects led the offensive charge— Brandon Dodd posted a game-high five goals, notching his fifth hat trick this season while teammate Brenden Crouse dished out four assists with a pair of goals, extending his active goal-streak to 13 games. Gavin Peene made his presence known with two goals to his credit. Freshman Kyle Griffith put on for the class of 2025 with two goals and an assist, bringing his season goals total to nine.
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