ATLANTA – After leading Brigham Young to the RMLC Division I championship over the weekend, Cougars senior defenseman Taylor Mason has been named the Warrior Player of the Week for the period ending April 28.

BYU opened the tournament on Friday against Utah Valley and the Highland, Utah, product was all over the field. In addition to locking up the Wolverines top producer with two caused turnovers and two ground balls, he also delivered a goal in the 12-9 triumph.

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On Saturday, the Cougars squared off with long-time nemesis Colorado State and again Mason was stellar. The BYU defense shutdown the Rams, led by another two caused turnovers and five ground balls from Mason in the 24-4 win. He also chipped in with two more end-to-end goals.

“Taylor Mason has been leading our team since he stepped on campus,” said Brigham Young coach Matt Schneck. “It's part of his DNA. He works hard on and off the field, leads by example in the weightroom and the classroom and is loved by his teammates.

“And who doesn't get fired up when a long pole comes down the field and rips one past the goalie. In addition to being a scoring threat as a long pole, he is one of the smartest defensemen we have had at BYU that truly understands the game and epitomizes lacrosse IQ.”

For his efforts earning the Warrior Player of the Week, Mason will receive a Warrior Burn XP2-D – a $120 value. Warrior is a proud sponsor of the MCLA.

Warrior Honor Roll

Dante DeCollibus, Soph. – Chapman
The Panthers won their second-straight SLC title backed by seven goals and two assists from the San Clemente, Calif., attackman.

Jacob Jackson, Gr. – Texas
The Dallas native combined for nine goal and four assists to lead the Longhorns to the LSA title with wins over TCU and Texas A&M.

Braden Landry, Sr. – Liberty
The attackman out of Aurora, Colo., eight goals and four apples to lead the Flames to the ALC title. He added a pair of ground balls.

Ryan McCarthy, Sr. – Northeastern
The middie out of Winchester, Mass., led the Huskies to the CLC championship with a combined four goals and four assists.