Men’s Basketball Falls to Yale in Ivy Madness Semis, Seniors Receive Standing Ovation

Let the Madness Begin: Jake Fiegan ’26 Buzzer-Beater, Senior Night Victory Secure Ivy Playoff Berth

After opening conference play with a shaky 0-3 start, Cornell steadied itself, winning its next three in a row and seven of its final 10 Ivy League contests. Jaques acknowledged the early defensive concerns but credited his group for buying into adjustments and embracing the style the coaching staff wanted to see.

Brother vs. Brother: Two Ivy League Basketball Brothers Faceoff On The Collegiate Stage

On Feb. 21 at Helen Newman Arena, the Hinton parents sat in the stands and applauded every good play — whether it came from Cornell or Harvard. On the court, their sons were doing what they’ve done since they were four and six years old, shooting on a Fisher-Price basketball hoop in their living room: competing.

Men’s Basketball Rebounds With Dominant Win Over Columbia

Cornell seized control early, opening the game with aggressive drives to the basket and consistent, strong finishes in the paint. The Red built a 24-14 advantage by the eight-minute mark of the first half, establishing a physical tone that would define its success.

Men’s Basketball Stifled Against Quakers Despite Second-Half Resurgence

The Red fell to the University of Pennsylvania, 81-91, on Saturday,

Hinton’s Late Heroics Fuel Men’s Basketball Comeback Win at Harvard

The Red’s senior guards Cooper Noard and Jake Fiegen contributed flashes of brilliance. Noard secured a 19-point performance, while Fiegen chipped in 15 points, four assists and four rebounds. Junior forward Kaspar Sepp anchored the glass with nine rebounds and four assists as Cornell edged Harvard on the boards.

Foul Trouble Costs Men’s Basketball Sixth Loss to No. 9 Michigan State

Men’s basketball faced its first ranked opponent of the regular season to close out 2025, ultimately losing following a dominant second half by No. 9 Michigan State. 

Men’s Basketball Falls Late in 93-90 battle at Samford

In a game defined by wild momentum swings, blistering scoring stretches and a raucous Southern crowd, Cornell built an eight-point second-half lead before Samford stormed back.

IN DATA | Men’s Basketball First Nine Games Reveal Key Trends That Could Define the Season

With a third of the season through, The Sun recapped some statistics from the men’s basketball season so far. 

Towson’s Second-Half Surge Results in Back-to-Back Losses for Men’s Basketball

Cornell carried a one-point lead into halftime thanks to a balanced opening stretch, but Towson’s size and hot shooting quickly erased that margin.

Men’s Basketball Outlasts Colgate in Double-Overtime Thriller

The Red scraped past Colgate, 95-94, a one-point survival that sent students spilling into the aisles, pounding the bleachers and screaming themselves hoarse as the final buzzer sounded.

Men’s Basketball Halts Army’s Firepower, Wins Home Opener

Cornell disarmed Army’s attack on Tuesday night, pulling away late behind a barrage of threes and a major spark from its bench to claim an 86–73 win in its home opener.

Men’s Basketball Explodes in Second Half to Claim First Win of the Season at Lafayette

On Thursday night in Easton, Pennsylvania, the Cornell men’s basketball delivered its most complete performance of the young season, exploding for a 97-78 victory over Lafayette University.

SEASON PREVIEW: A Year After Ivy Tournament Heartbreak, Men’s Basketball Looks to Continue Winning Traditions

Following a loss to Yale in the Ivy League Tournament for the third consecutive season, the men’s basketball program looks at this year as an opportunity to claim the ever-elusive Ivy League title.

Noard Shines, Men’s Basketball Falls to Illinois State For Second Straight Loss

"I think we grew from Illinois State. They’re (going to) win a lot of games.”

Men’s Basketball Season Concludes with Loss to Yale in Ivy Madness Championship

On Sunday, the team reached the championship game, but its hopes of making it to the NCAA tournament were cut short by a heartbreaking loss to the nearly undefeated Yale team.

Men’s Basketball Ends Regular Season with Victory over Columbia