On one sideline stood a group of Brigham Young lacrosse reserves in clean uniforms, some without helmets or gloves. In the biggest game of their season to date, the players tossed balls against the wall of Oosterbaan Fieldhouse and seemed to wish away the remaining time on the game clock.

The solid wall of fully suited players in maize jerseys on the opposite sideline clapped and shouted for the duration of No. 1 Michigan's 14-11 win over the Cougars on Saturday night.

"We really preach togetherness and everybody supporting each other," Michigan coach John Paul said. "And that’s a big part of what this team is."

“We definitely pride ourselves on respect and discipline,” added junior attackman Kevin Zorovich. “We come into each game knowing that we prepare better than anyone, and we respect everybody. We want to represent Michigan to the fullest.”

Such dedication is typical of the rapidly growing varsity club lacrosse program. The Wolverines (9-0) won their 30th consecutive game, a streak dating back to the 2007 season.

Junior midfielder David Reinhard won the first five faceoffs of the game to help the Wolverines grab an early 4-1 lead. After a few costly turnovers, Michigan's lead dwindled to one goal with 5:19 remaining in the first half.

“We had to gut check a little bit and outwork them,” Paul said.

Zorovich and sophomore attackman Trevor Yealy did just that, combining for five consecutive goals to put the game out of reach. Late in the third quarter, Cougar goalie D.J. Sullivan made a tough save on a shot fired at the top of the box. Yealy slyly snatched a rebound out of Sullivan's stick and scored.

“We’re hard to match up with offensively, and Trevor’s a big part of that,” Paul said. “If you slide from Trevor, you’re in trouble. He’s a great target, he doesn’t need a lot of space and he’s gonna finish.”

Yealy camped out on the crease for much of the game, taking advantage of his tall frame and quick release to tally four goals. Senior midfielder Anthony Hrusovsky added three goals and two assists just one game after his seven-point performance in a 21-4 win over Central Michigan.

Numerous recruits watched the impressive victory from the stands and met with Paul after the game to discuss the future of the program.

“We’ve taken a lot of pride in the way we recruit and the kids we’re recruiting,” Paul said. “That’s something that a lot of people don’t realize around here. We recruit like a varsity team.”

And having won every game since 2007, this Wolverine squad plays like a varsity team, too.