Colorado State Rams (6-7) vs #1 Utah Valley Wolverines (11-0)
7:00 p.m. MT | Colorado State University – Intramural Fields
Colorado State enters the contest coming off a 2-0 weekend in Utah, where the Rams showed control throughout each quarter. Colorado State looks to carry that momentum into their matchup against Utah Valley who’s currently ranked No.1 in the RMLC and MCLA.
Historically, the Rams have had the edge on UVU, leading the all-time series 7-4. Only in 2019, Utah Valley was able to find success against the Rams.
Latest Results (CSU): CSU 21 || UTAH TECH 10
Latest Results (UVU): UVU 17 || BYU 11
On the Road
After a slow start against Utah, falling into a 0-2 hole before Tanner Marsh (#91) put them on the board, Colorado State found their rhythm as the game progressed. Trailing 5-4 at halftime, the Rams flipped the script in the second half, outscoring the Utes 7-3 to secure the win.
Leading the charge was Mason Daly (#18), who delivered five goals, while Jimmy Ponicki (#34) added two of his own. Ryan Menard (#53) continued to play a key role in facilitating offensive plays, contributing to multiple assists along with a goal.
Colorado State closed out the weekend playing a dominant game, with momentum on their side from the start, scoring eight goals within the first quarter. Both Jack Rego (#22) and Tanner Marsh combined for 14 points in the contest.
Leading 14-6 at halftime, the Rams held on, allowing Utah Tech to score just once before splitting the last quarter 3-3. The Rams finished the game 21-10 over the Trailblazers.
After a strong weekend in Utah, the Rams are on a run, winning their last five games. Now they return home as they head into two games against No. 1 UVU and No. 2 BYU.
Leading the Plays
Points Leader – Attacker Jack Rego continues to lead the team heading into the final divisional games with 53 points on the season, he is one of the top contributors, averaging four points per game.
Assists Leader – Midfielder Ryan Menard leads with 21 assists on the season and 23 goals for a total of 44 points.
Defensive Dominance – Defenseman Kai Skaer leads on the other side of the field with 23 caused turnovers and 34 ground balls serving as a major threat to opposing offenses.
In the Net – Eli Goth continues to lead in save percentage with a 55.4% save rate throughout seven games, with 13.5 saves per game and 62 saves overall on the season.
Utah Valley on the Field
The Utah Valley Wolverines have had a dominant season with a perfect 11-0 record and a 2-0 record within divisional play. Their biggest statement of the year was a win against MCLA ranked No. 2 Brigham Young University, handing the previously undefeated team a 17-11 loss. As reigning RMLC champions from the 2025 season the Wolverines have brought that energy into the season as they carry on the path to defend their title.
Before the plays even start the Wolverines hold a 256-77 faceoff record, a major part in the team’s 417 points this season, defensively UVU has collected 567 ground balls and 133 forced turnovers. For the Wolverines, depth stretches across squads, primarily seen within their goalies combining for 159 saves and pulling a 64.6% save percentage for the season.
While the roster is primarily a young group led by a few veterans that have helped continue to push their competitive edge this year as the team begins to transition into next season.
The Wolverine Watchlist
Points Leader – Attacker Jackson Rehrer has been a key offensive contributor with 35 goals and 25 assists for 60 points this season.
Goal Leader – Attacker Blake Yates leads the team with 38 goals on the season along with 16 assists for the team.
Faceoff X – Midfielder Jacob Lundin has been the main FOS specialist for UVU and a dominant force winning 80% of faceoffs against teams and contributing 10 goals and 9 assists on the season.
Defense Dictator – Defenseman Jack Baird has totaled 46 ground balls and 38 caused turnovers for the season.
Game Outlook
Colorado State enters the matchup riding a five-game winning streak and fresh off a dominant 2-0 weekend in Utah, but faces their toughest test yet against the perfect Utah Valley squad. While the Wolverines are the No. 1 team in the MCLA and proving to be the most competitive in the country, the Rams have proven they are willing to take on any challenges.
If players like Jack Rego, Ryan Menard, and Mason Daly continue to lead offensively while the defense continues to lock down, CSU can keep the game competitive, if UVU is unable to go on long scoring runs. Utah Valley’s undefeated record and dominance makes them a favorite in this matchup, with strong stats the Wolverines have the edge on paper. Colorado State’s recent success shows they can compete with ranked teams. However, it will take their best performance yet to take down the No. 1 team in the country.
