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BYU men's lacrosse kicks off 2016 season with rout of Utah State

The No. 8 Cougars look to have a strong season and started it the right way with a 31-3 victory over Utah State on Saturday.

PROVO — Nine months after taking an early exit from the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association’s national tournament, BYU hit the field for the start of a new season on Saturday.

This time, the eight-ranked Cougars didn’t disappoint — stifling Utah State, 31-3, in the Aggies’ first game as MCLA Division I members.

“It was fun to see how the team was coming together,” said Cougar head coach Matt Schneck. “They were having fun.