Cornell wins a key faceoff. The Big Red opt to use a timeout with 68 seconds left on the clock. Kirst uses his speed to secure an empty-net goal to effectively clinch the victory.

The title is Cornell's first since 1977. Since that championship, the Big Red had lost five times in the NCAA title game, including to Maryland in 2022.

1971 1976 1977 2025 Cornell lacrosse national championship: How C.J. Kirst, Big Red ended lengthy drought for title ...

Racker Rivals Big Red returns July 12, featuring appearances by current Cornell players Charlie Major, Tim Rego, and Jake Kraft. Joining them will be retired Cornell coach Mike Schafer.

The wait is finally over for Cornell. After nearly five decades, the Big Red are finally on top of the men’s lacrosse world once again. Top-seeded Cornell (18-1) defeated No. 2 Maryland 13-10 in ...

Midfielders, sophomore Willem Firth, and senior Hugh Kelleher each netted 2 goal a piece for Big Red. Cornell awaits the winner of the second Ivy League semifinal between #11 Harvard and #2 Princeton.