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Air Force Academy Today
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Utah Lacrosse Shares ASUN Regular Season Title After Overtime Loss to Air Force
The Utes and Falcons finish the regular season with identical 4-1 ASUN records.
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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The University of Utah lacrosse team fell to the Air Force Academy Falcons in a close 16-15 overtime game on Saturday, April 26. Despite the loss, Utah and Air Force now share the ASUN regular season title with identical 4-1 conference records. The game featured multiple lead changes and was tied at various points throughout the four quarters before heading to overtime, where Air Force scored the game-winning goal.
Why it matters
This game had major implications for the ASUN regular season title race, as Utah, Air Force, and Jacksonville all finished with 4-1 conference records, creating a three-way tie atop the standings. The loss was heartbreaking for Utah, but they can take solace in sharing the regular season crown and earning a spot in the upcoming ASUN Conference Tournament.
The details
In a back-and-forth affair, Utah and Air Force traded goals throughout the game. The Utes were led by hat tricks from Chase Robertson, Ryan Stines, and Zachary White, but the Falcons were able to force overtime and score the game-winning goal. Utah won 21 of 33 face-offs, with Tyler Kloeckl and Bryce Madden dominating in that area. Colin Lenskold made 13 saves in goal for the Utes.
- The game was played on Saturday, April 26 at the Falcon Stadium in Air Force Academy, Colorado.
- With the loss, Utah and Air Force now both have 4-1 ASUN records, tying them for the regular season title.
- Jacksonville also finished the regular season 4-1 in ASUN play, creating a three-way tie atop the standings.
The players
University of Utah Lacrosse Team
The lacrosse team from the University of Utah, who finished the regular season tied for the ASUN title with a 4-1 conference record.
Air Force Academy Falcons
The lacrosse team from the Air Force Academy, who defeated Utah in overtime to also finish the regular season 4-1 in ASUN play and tie for the conference title.
Chase Robertson
A freshman for the Utah Utes who scored a career-high four goals in the game, including the game-tying goal in the final seconds of regulation.
Ryan Stines
A junior for the Utah Utes who recorded a hat trick in the game, scoring three goals for the Utes.
Zachary White
A junior for the Utah Utes who also recorded a hat trick, scoring three goals for the team.
What they’re saying
“Though the loss was heartbreaking, we can be proud of our team's effort and the fact that we were able to share the regular season title. This sets us up well for the ASUN Tournament, where we'll be fighting to earn an NCAA Tournament bid.”
— Head Coach Andy Hill (utahutes.com)
What’s next
Utah will travel to Jacksonville, Florida to compete in the ASUN Conference Tournament, with their first game taking place on Friday, May 2.
The takeaway
This game highlighted the competitiveness of the ASUN conference, as the top three teams in the standings all finished with identical 4-1 records. Utah's ability to share the regular season title despite the overtime loss shows the team's resilience and sets them up well for a deep run in the upcoming conference tournament.
