Cornell Lacrosse Wins Fourth National Championship, Ends 48-Year Drought

Cornell Lacrosse Wins Fourth National Championship, Ends 48-Year Drought

The Cornell Big Red lacrosse team secured their fourth national championship on Monday with a 13-10 win over Maryland. This victory marked the end of a 48-year drought for the team, dating back to their last championship in 1977.

In that year, Cornell defeated Johns Hopkins in back-to-back championships. The current team’s achievement is a testament to their hard work and dedication.

Key Players

  • CJ Kirst: Instrumental in securing the win, scoring six goals, including the final one into an empty net with just 50 seconds left on the clock. This goal allowed Kirst to tie the single-season record of 82 goals.
  • Ryan Goldstein: Contributed significantly with four goals, finishing the season as the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer with a total of 247 goals.

Game Highlights

  • Throughout the matchup against Maryland, top-seeded Cornell never led by more than three points.
  • Second-seeded Maryland was unable to take control of the game despite its strong seeding.

The championship win took place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Cornell will be honored for their achievement during halftime of Saturday’s men’s basketball game between UConn and Marquette at Madison Square Garden.

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