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Women’s Lacrosse Beats Harvard in 24-Goal Thriller as Postseason Hunt Continues

By Lydia Lekhal · Monday, April 13, 2026

60 minutes, 24 goals and 14 cards received. The Red could not have asked for a more dramatic match in their April 11 face-off against Harvard. Despite all the controversy, Cornell (8-5, 3-2 Ivy League) was able to come out on top against Harvard (5-7, 1-4 Ivy League) by a score of 13-11.

Men’s Heavyweight Rowing Splits Meet Against No. 12 Boston University in Saratoga Regatta

By Nora Kenzi · Monday, April 13, 2026

The Work Behind the Win: Female Athletes at Cornell

By Eric Joy , Nora Kenzi , Jane Haviland and Grace Reuben · Friday, April 10, 2026

Softball Over Spring Break and Beyond: A Recap

By Eric Joy · Thursday, April 9, 2026

No. 10 Men’s Lacrosse Tops No. 15 Penn on the Road

By William D. Cawley · Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The game saw the return of freshman attackman Rowyn Nurry and senior faceoff Jack Cascadden to the lineup, two big pieces who had been missing for the past few games. Nurry scored two goals, and Cascadden won 68% of his faceoffs, contributing to a Cornell team that looked completely different from a week ago.

Super Bowl Champion Jalyx Hunt ’23 Returns to Cornell With Lessons For Last Lecture

By Zeinab Faraj · Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Super Bowl Champion and former safety for the football team Jalyx Hunt ’23 will deliver this year’s Last Lecture on Friday.

Men’s Tennis Rides Seven-Match Win Streak into Ivy Play

By Austin Curtis · Monday, April 6, 2026

The Red sits at 13-3 overall, unbeaten in dual matches at both home and away sites, with its only two losses coming at neutral venues. Now, with Ivy League play looming, Cornell’s recent surge has transformed a strong start into a statement.

Jonathan Castagna Signs NHL Contract With Calgary Flames, Forgoes Final Collegiate Season

By Jane McNally · Monday, March 30, 2026

“It's tough to put to words how much this really means to me.”

Hoyt Stanley Inks NHL Contract With Ottawa Senators

By Jane McNally · Monday, March 30, 2026

The decision means Stanley will forgo his final season of collegiate eligibility.

Princeton’s Bats Overwhelm Baseball in Ivy-Opening Series Win

By Austin Curtis and Aaron Persily · Saturday, March 28, 2026

In the final game of the series, the Red regained its rhythm at the top of the eighth inning as freshman Jake Hower hit a solo home run down the left field to tie the game up. The Red’s offensive flurry at the top of the 8th inning continued as Hager doubled to put Cornell into scoring position once again.

Softball Hammered by Princeton in Three Game Sweep, Rebounds against Bucknell

By Eric Joy , Martha Khusid and Ethan Chiang · Saturday, March 28, 2026

The Red extended its lead in the bottom of the fourth as Harshberger flied out, bringing Pressley’s triple to base, putting the Red ahead 7-2. The Red kept up the pressure in the fifth with Ullensvang scoring on Green’s triple, Pressley driving in Green with a single and Pate driving in Pressley to extend the lead to 10-2.

No. 9 Men’s Hockey's Season Ends in NCAA Regional Semifinal Defeat to No. 4 Denver

By Jane McNally · Friday, March 27, 2026

“In order to be the best, you’ve got to play against the best. And they were the better team tonight.”

PREVIEW: No. 9 Men’s Lacrosse Prepares for Home Bout With Yale

By William D. Cawley · Friday, March 27, 2026

“We’re just trying to go 1-0 every week,” Buczek said. “We’re trying not to get too big of a picture in front of us. We're trying to just focus on the task at hand, and right now it’s Yale.”

Meet Josh Toothman ’28: The “Fastest Cornellian in Water Ever”

By Eric Joy · Thursday, March 26, 2026

“One day, [my parents] brought me to the pool,” Toothman said. “I just loved the pool. I didn’t want to leave. I didn’t want to get out.”

Regional Semifinal Preview: No. 9 Men’s Hockey and No. 4 Denver Meet Again in NCAA Tournament

By Jane McNally · Wednesday, March 25, 2026

“I haven't forgotten what happened. A lot of guys haven't forgotten what happened two years ago now.”

Xavier Veilleux, Men’s Hockey’s Freshman Phenom, Is a ‘Perfect Fit’ at Cornell

By Jane McNally · Wednesday, March 25, 2026

“We came out of every different direction. Once he was on the market, it was like, ‘Hey, we need this guy.’”

By the Numbers: No. 9 Men’s Hockey Faces No. 4 Denver in NCAA Regional Semifinal

By Tyler Goldberg · Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Here’s how the two teams fare. All statistics are courtesy of College Hockey News unless otherwise stated.

Attacker and Captain Ellie Bergin '27 fights for possesion during face-off at the women's lacrosse game against James Madison University at Schoellkopf Field on Feb. 22, 2026. (Dante de la Peña/ Sun Staff Photographer)

Women’s Lacrosse Increases Winning Streak in Home Victory Over Columbia

By Coco Ren and Valeria Mendoza · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Senior attacker Emily Iacobellis and sophomore attacker Kathleen Michaud got the ball rolling early, putting the Red up 2-0 within the first six minutes of the game. However, Columbia retaliated with a goal of its own, cutting the deficit.

Meet the 15 Teams Joining Men’s Hockey in the 2026 NCAA Tournament

By Eli Fastiff · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

The Sun preview the 2026 NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament field.

Breaking Down Men’s Hockey’s Regional Placement

By Jane McNally · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Cornell will take on Denver in the NCAA regional semifinal at 6 p.m. EST on Friday in Loveland, Colorado.