Men's lacrosse spring break wrap-up
Buffs Battle Through Grueling Home Stretch at Kittredge
The Colorado men’s lacrosse team put together a demanding three-game home stand this past week at Kittredge Field, facing Florida, Chapman and San Diego State in a stretch that tested both depth and resilience. The Buffs walked away with a statement win on Friday night but also suffered a pair of tight losses that came down to late-game execution.
Florida slips past Colorado in one-goal thriller
Colorado opened the week with a nail-biter on Tuesday afternoon against Florida, falling 11–10 in a game that swung momentum multiple times. Florida jumped out early, scoring five goals in the first quarter and building an 8–3 halftime lead that put the Buffs on their heels.
Rather than folding, Colorado responded with its best stretch of the week in the third quarter. The Buffs exploded for six unanswered goals, completely flipping the game and briefly taking control behind strong midfield play and dominant faceoff performances. The run energized the sideline and brought the crowd back into it.
Despite the surge, Florida stayed composed down the stretch and capitalized late to steal the win. Colorado controlled possession for long stretches—especially at the faceoff X—but a handful of missed opportunities proved costly as the Buffs couldn’t fully complete the comeback.
Buffs bounce back, handle Chapman under the lights
Friday night felt different from the opening whistle. Colorado came out sharp and confident against Chapman and never looked back, earning a convincing 12–6 win in front of a lively home crowd.
After a slow first quarter, the Buffs flipped a switch in the second, scoring six goals and completely seizing momentum before halftime. The offense spread the ball well, finding quality looks instead of forcing shots, while the defense tightened up and limited Chapman’s transition chances.
Colorado continued to apply pressure in the second half, winning the ground ball battle and controlling possession. The balanced scoring effort and steady play in goal allowed the Buffs to close out the game comfortably and regain momentum heading into Sunday.
San Diego State grinds out road win
The weekend finale brought another tough matchup, as Colorado hosted No. 17 San Diego State in a physical, defensive-minded contest. The Buffs struggled to find rhythm early, managing just one goal in the first quarter as SDSU built a lead.
Colorado showed life in the second half, cutting into the deficit with a strong third quarter push and making it a one-possession game late. Defensive stops and hustle plays kept the Buffs within striking distance, but San Diego State answered when it mattered most.
Despite outworking SDSU in stretches and fighting until the final whistle, Colorado couldn’t fully close the gap, dropping the game 9–7. The loss capped off a weekend where effort wasn’t lacking—but execution in key moments made the difference.
Looking ahead
The Buffs finish the stretch with a 1–2 record, but the weekend showed flashes of what this group is capable of when things click. Colorado proved it can compete with nationally ranked opponents and respond after setbacks, but consistency remains the next hurdle.
With conference play continuing to ramp up, the lessons from Kittredge Field—especially late-game composure and capitalizing on momentum—will be crucial as the season moves forward.