Men's Lacrosse

Cornell Athletics Hires Eight New Coaches For Seven Teams

By Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

Cornell Athletics added eight new coaches to its varsity sports this summer.

Walker Wallace Leaves Cornell a Champion and Joins ACC Football at UVA

By Zeinab Faraj · Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Cornell Lacrosse’s CJ Kirst ’25 Nominated for ESPY Award

Men's Lacrosse’s CJ Kirst ’25 Nominated for ESPY Award

By Zeinab Faraj · Tuesday, July 15, 2025

CJ Kirst ’25 Named 2025 Tewaaraton Award Recipient

By Alexis Rogers · Thursday, May 29, 2025

No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse Wins Over No. 2 Maryland, Takes National Title for First Time Since 1977

By Alexis Rogers and William D. Cawley · Monday, May 26, 2025

“No one ever had any doubt,” said senior goalkeeper Wyatt Knust. “Everyone believed the entire way, and that focus got us to where we needed to be.”

For Men’s Lacrosse, This Monday Means More

By Jane McNally · Sunday, May 25, 2025

“We stand on the shoulders of giants,” Buczek said. “We're upholding a very long and proud tradition, and we're just trying to make sure it's the best version of it that it can possibly be.”

PREVIEW: No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse to Face No. 2 Maryland in the National Championship

By William D. Cawley · Sunday, May 25, 2025

For the first time since 2005, the two top-ranked teams will meet in the national championship.

No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse Sends No. 5 Penn State Home in NCAA Semifinal, Advances to Championship Game

By Alexis Rogers · Saturday, May 24, 2025

"We knew every time we got in the huddle that we were playing our game, we were comfortable and our defense was doing a good job holding them down.”

PREVIEW: No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse Readies for Rematch with No. 5 Penn State in NCAA Semifinal

By Alexis Rogers · Thursday, May 22, 2025

“We’re excited for the opportunity to hopefully right a huge wrong. We have a huge test in front of us. Their team is well-coached, tough and talented, so they’re going to push us.”

The Sun’s Male Senior Athlete of the Year: Men’s Lacrosse’s CJ Kirst

By Alexis Rogers · Tuesday, May 20, 2025

239 goals made him the highest-scoring Dl men’s lacrosse player of all time. 74 goals is the most any Cornellian has achieved in a single season. The record books tell one story. It’s impossible, however, to quantify Kirst’s leadership, charisma and character.

No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse Outmaneuvers Richmond’s Defense for Tight Victory in Tough NCAA Quarterfinal

By Alexis Rogers and William D. Cawley · Saturday, May 17, 2025

Though Cornell was behind by one goal at the end of every quarter, ultimately, a last-minute lead and defensive lockdown gave the Red a 13-12 NCAA Quarterfinal victory.

No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals After Shutting Down Albany in Second Round

By Alexis Rogers and William D. Cawley · Sunday, May 11, 2025

“It doesn’t have to be perfect, but it’s got to be tough. It’s got to be disciplined. Whatever gets it done.”

CJ Kirst Goes First Overall in Premier Lacrosse League Draft

By Alexis Rogers and William D. Cawley · Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Senior attackman CJ Kirst will be continuing his lacrosse career with the Philadelphia Waterdogs, as decided by the draft show beginning at 7 p.m. tonight.

No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse Secures First Ivy League Tournament Title Since 2018 in Battle With No. 2 Princeton

By Alexis Rogers and William D. Cawley · Sunday, May 4, 2025

“It’s all about the next one,” said head coach Connor Buczek. “Doesn’t matter if you’re up five or down five, the next goal makes the situation a heck of a lot better."

After Two Hours of Lightning Delay, No.1 Men’s Lacrosse Scores 21 Goals to Send Yale Home in Ivy League Tournament Semifinal

By Alexis Rogers and William D. Cawley · Friday, May 2, 2025

“We had to keep playing our game,” Kirst said. “We were going in there with the mentality that it was all about us."

Cornell Athletics Hires Eight New Coaches For Seven Teams

Walker Wallace Leaves Cornell a Champion and Joins ACC Football at UVA

Men's Lacrosse’s CJ Kirst ’25 Nominated for ESPY Award

CJ Kirst ’25 Named 2025 Tewaaraton Award Recipient

No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse Wins Over No. 2 Maryland, Takes National Title for First Time Since 1977

For Men’s Lacrosse, This Monday Means More

PREVIEW: No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse to Face No. 2 Maryland in the National Championship

No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse Sends No. 5 Penn State Home in NCAA Semifinal, Advances to Championship Game

PREVIEW: No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse Readies for Rematch with No. 5 Penn State in NCAA Semifinal

The Sun’s Male Senior Athlete of the Year: Men’s Lacrosse’s CJ Kirst

No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse Outmaneuvers Richmond’s Defense for Tight Victory in Tough NCAA Quarterfinal

No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals After Shutting Down Albany in Second Round

CJ Kirst Goes First Overall in Premier Lacrosse League Draft

No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse Secures First Ivy League Tournament Title Since 2018 in Battle With No. 2 Princeton

After Two Hours of Lightning Delay, No.1 Men’s Lacrosse Scores 21 Goals to Send Yale Home in Ivy League Tournament Semifinal

PREVIEW: Men’s Lacrosse Prepares to Host Ivy League Tournament, Face Yale in Semifinal Round

No.1 Men’s Lacrosse Beats Dartmouth on Senior Day, Kirst Sets NCAA Record

PREVIEW: Last Game of the Regular Season Brings Dartmouth to Schoellkopf for No.1 Men’s Lacrosse Senior Day

No.1 Men’s Lacrosse Takes Ivy Title with Win Against No.10 Harvard

PREVIEW: No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse to Face No. 10 Harvard for Final Top-10 Matchup of the Season

Cornell Students Skin Bear in Ganędagǫ: Hall Communal Kitchen, No Charges Filed

University Leaders Mourn Death of First-Year Arts and Sciences Student

‘Beloved by His Colleagues’: Michael Lenetsky, Baker Lab Senior Department Manager, Dies After 25 Years at Cornell

U.S. News Ranks Cornell at No. 16 Best University in the World, No. 12 in the Country

College of Arts and Sciences to Cut Nearly $11 Million From Budget