Sports

Volleyball Battles Through Weekend, Holding Off Princeton Before Falling to Penn

By Lukas Ostrogorsky · Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

In a weekend defined by momentum swings and emotional highs, the Red triumphed over the Tigers in a thrilling five-set battle, but fell to the Quakers in a hard-fought sweep.

Women’s Soccer Makes Historic Comeback to Win on the Road Against Penn for the First Time in 30 Years

By Lydia Lekhal · Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

Sprint Football Overpowered by Army West Point

By Sureya Lopez and Hannah Renner · Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

Men’s Soccer Collects Convincing Road Win Over Penn

By William D. Cawley · Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

Men’s, Women’s Cross Country Battle at Princeton Fall Classic

By Thomas Vollaro · Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

The women's team placed 7th and the men's placed 12th among a field of 31 competitors at the Fall Classic.

Luke Robinson ’28 Brings Home U20 World Men’s Lacrosse Championship for Canada

By William D. Cawley · Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025

This summer, sophomore midfielder Luke Robinson realized his lifelong dream by representing Team Canada as he helped lead the team to the men’s lacrosse U20 world championship.

Brianne Jenner ’15, Jill Saulnier ’15 Honored for Hall of Fame Induction, Tying a Bow on Women’s Hockey Alumni Weekend

By Jane McNally · Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

“So many of my great memories happened in the dressing room here with the girls,” Jenner said. “We had such a great group, and I think that's what I think of. I think of the times on the bus, in the dressing room, and just all the fun that we had together.”

Pair of First-Time Goal-Scorers Propel No. 5 Women’s Hockey to Opening Weekend Sweep

By Eli Fastiff · Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

“It’s our first weekend as a team, but I think we played together and we started off [the season] on the right foot.”

Big Red Blitz: Football Wins against Bucknell With Underclassmen at the Helm

By Alexis Rogers and Matthew Leonard · Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

“This is a program that's learning how to win, how to win close games and how to compete for 60 minutes,” Swanstrom said. “The preparation this week wasn't perfect, but the energy, focus, and effort was really high, and now it has to be the standard for Cornell football.”

Three Takeaways From No. 5 Women’s Hockey’s 3-0 Season Opening Win

By Eli Fastiff · Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Women’s hockey opened its 2025-2026 season with a commanding 3-0 win over Boston College on Friday afternoon at Lynah Rink.

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No. 5 Women’s Hockey Downs Boston College in Season-Opening Shutout

By Alexis Rogers and Tyler Goldberg · Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

“I thought that was an awesome first win for us,” said junior goaltender Annelies Bergmann.

No. 3 Women’s Hockey Readies for Frozen Four

No. 5 Women’s Hockey Set to Begin 2025-2026 Season at Home Against Boston College

By Eli Fastiff · Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

“There is a connection even from the very beginning,” said head coach Doug Derraugh ’91. “So it’s kind of fun to have them back here again and get that rivalry going again.”

PREVIEW: Football Looks to Make It Three Straight Wins Over Yale in Ivy Opener

Football Returns to Schoellkopf, Seeks First Win in 330 Days Against Bucknell

By Zeinab Faraj · Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Football will face Bucknell on Saturday in hopes of securing its first win of the season.

‘A Lot of People Dream For This’: Natalie Medugno Reflects on Four Years as Goalkeeper

By Austin Curtis · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

In an announcement on Sept. 29, Medugno was named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week, marking the first time in her four-year collegiate career that she has received the honor.

Lindzi Avar’s Rise from Recruit to Rookie of the Year

By Alexis Rogers · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

Avar established her potential last season; now it’s time to flourish.

London McDavid is Making a Name for Herself at Cornell

By Jane McNally and Eli Fastiff · Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

“When people think of me, they’re like, ‘Oh, that's Connor McDavid’s cousin,’” McDavid said. “But I think something I’ve learned and especially through my family and their support is [how] I’m so proud of my last name and I’m so proud of how far Connor's come and what he’s been able to do.

‘I’m Very Grateful for What Happened to Me’: Inside the Process That Brought Alexis Cournoyer From the QMJHL to Cornell

By Jane McNally · Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

“I always wanted to go college since I was a kid,” Cournoyer said. “But I [thought] it wasn’t gonna happen because they're not recruiting [a] Junior A player. But when the rule changed, I think it kind of helped me after my second half in Cape Breton.”

Season Preview: After Historic Season, Women’s Hockey’s Shrinking Roster Presents New Challenges

By Eli Fastiff · Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

This year, no ECAC team on paper looks better than the Red, which is why Cornell was picked first in the pre-season coaches poll.

Despite Another Third-Quarter Resurgence, Football Extends Losing Streak at Harvard

By Matthew Leonard · Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025

While No. 22/25 Harvard University (4-0, 2-0 Ivy) have proven themselves to be a fierce competitor within the Ivy League, the Red (0-4, 0-2 Ivy) hoped to catch them off guard behind the leadership of Bass-Sulpizio, who logged his first ever career start.

From Houston to the Ivy League: Eliza Konvicka’s Journey to 1,000 Career Kills

By Meriem Farah · Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

Even Konvicka's top-spin serve, one of the few in the Ivy League, has a story.