US EditionCornell Wins First NCAA Lacrosse Title Since 1977
- Cornell defeated Maryland 13-10 on Monday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough to win its first NCAA men's lacrosse title since 1977.
- Cornell built on a foundation laid over three years and overcame a previous title game loss to Maryland in 2022 to secure the championship.
- CJ Kirst scored six goals, including a hat trick in the third quarter and the final empty-net goal, while freshman goalkeeper Wyatt Knust and 14 seniors provided key support.
- Kirst, a senior and Tewaaraton Award finalist, tied the single-season Division 1 record with 82 goals and holds the all-time scoring record with 247 points.
- The victory ended Cornell’s 48-year title drought, marking its fourth national championship and signaling the program’s return to prominence under coach Connor Buczek.
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