Greeley, CO (Feb 25, 2010) In the words of assistant Mike Ryder, “There has been nothing but anticipation for this day since last lacrosse season. No matter where we all were last year there is always an excitement to beginning a new season of lacrosse.”

The University of Colorado Men’s Lacrosse team opened up their preseason with a bang defeating the University of Northern Colorado 13-2 late Wednesday night.    The Buffaloes dominated all facets of the game, getting 34 shots on goal, a 78% faceoff percentage and a .913 save percentage. 

“I thought that we looked good in every aspect of the game,” says coach Pete Stevenson.  “We scored in every situation tonight, six on six, riding, clearing, and man up. Defensively, holding them to 0 for 8 on man up was great and the goalie play tonight was amazing. Winning that many face offs was fantastic and led to so many great things for us. “

Freshman Doug Lilburne highlighted the Buffs night putting up 4 goals alongside junior James “AJ” Blackburn’s 3.  Scores were also credited by Tyler Snyder, Kyle Driver, Josh Albrecht, Witt Harlan, and Alex Puldy.

Should this be any indication of the future, Colorado will have no trouble returning to the top of the RMLC.  Until then, there are still 2 tune-up games still to play versus Colorado College and the School of Mines.  They will wrap up the preseason four days before opening at home against New Hampshire March 5^th.