LAS VEGAS (Feb. 3, 2026) – The Las Vegas Desert Dogs (4–3) will hit the road after a month-long homestand, to take on the fourth-place Georgia Swarm (5–3) inside Gas South Arena at 4:30 p.m. PST.
These two teams have faced each other just twice in their history, with the Swarm winning both matchups. Their most recent meeting came just over a year ago on February 1, 2025, when the Swarm snuck out a 16-14 win over the Desert Dogs.
The Swarm will be another tough opponent for Las Vegas, but it also presents a great opportunity to prove this group can compete with the league’s best.
LAS VEGAS BEATS OSHAWA IN A DOGFIGHT
The Desert Dogs outlasted the Oshawa FireWolves (2–7) in a high-scoring 16–13 battle, giving Las Vegas a winning record during the season for the first time in franchise history.
After a back-and-forth first half that saw the Desert Dogs trail 6–5 at the break, the game opened up offensively in the second half, with Mitch Jones and Chris Cloutier leading the charge as the teams entered the fourth quarter tied 10–10. Jones scored twice early in the final frame, and despite Oshawa’s push to close the gap, Jonathan Donville and Adam Poitras helped restore control before Donville sealed the victory with a breakaway goal.
GEORGIA SWARM ARE BUZZIN’
The Georgia Swarm enter the matchup riding a three-game winning streak and have looked dominant during that stretch. Much of their success has been fueled by goaltender Brett Dobson, who has held all but one opponent under 10 goals this season. Dobson leads the NLL with a 6.91 goals-against average, nearly two goals better than the next closest goaltender, and also paces the league with a .868 save percentage.
Georgia also features a young, talented roster with five of the league’s top 15 rookies. Rookie Nolan Byrne leads the group with 22 points on 12 goals and 10 assists, ranking as the Swarm’s fourth-leading scorer. Bryan Cole sits atop the league as the highest-scoring defenseman with 28 points, totaling six goals and 22 assists. Veteran scorers Shayne Jackson with 38 points and Lyle Thompson with 30 points continue to anchor the offense.
With depth throughout the lineup, the Swarm present a tough challenge for the Desert Dogs, who will need to find a way to break through Dobson early to secure a road win.
MILESTONES
Connor Kirst needs 9 loose ball recoveries to reach 500 career NLL loose balls recovered.
Sheldon Burns is 9 points away from 100 career NLL points.
Chris Cloutier is 8 goals away from 150 career NLL goals.
Kyle Killen is 6 goals away from 150 career NLL goals.
Mitch Jones is 5 goals away from 300 career NLL goals.
Landon Kells achieved 3,000 career NLL goalie minutes in win over Oshawa.
LVDD POINT LEADERS
#16 Mitch Jones – 45 points (18G, 27A)
#3 Jonathan Donville – 39 points (8G, 31A)
#25 Chris Cloutier – 33 points (14G, 19A)
#8 Chase Fraser – 22 points (10G, 12A)
#91 Adam Poitras – 17 points (12G, 5A)
HOW TO WATCH
Fans can tune in to SSSEN locally or stream on NLL+ and ESPN+. Faceoff will start at 4:30 p.m. PT // 7:30 p.m. ET.
ABOUT LAS VEGAS DESERT DOGS
The Las Vegas Desert Dogs are a professional box lacrosse team and a member of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). Known for their dedication to excellence and their passionate fanbase, the Desert Dogs have become a symbol of local pride for the city of Las Vegas and one of the most entertaining nights out. The Desert Dogs play 18 games in the regular season, 9 home games + 9 away games. All home games are played at Lee’s Family Forum located in Henderson, NV, minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip. Games can be viewed locally on FOX 5, SSSEN, YouTube TV, ESPN+ and select games on ESPN2 and ESPNU. To stay updated on all things Las Vegas Desert Dogs, visit our official website lasvegasdesertdogs.com and follow us on social media @VegasDesertDogs on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
ABOUT NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America’s largest professional lacrosse league and welcomed more than 1 million fans for the third consecutive year during the 2024-25 season. Founded in 1986, the NLL is comprised of 14 franchises across Canada and the United States, and recently unveiled its largest brand campaign ever, “Welcome to The Next Major League™” and introduced its comprehensive grassroots initiative, NLL UnBOXed™, that will expand the League’s footprint to 60 communities across North America by 2028. For the latest scores and developments in the National Lacrosse League, please visit: NLL.com and find the NLL on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok. Games are available live and streaming on TSN, TSN+, ESPN, and NLL+.
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