Sports

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

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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

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

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.

PREVIEW: Football Heads to Cambridge For Friday Night Clash with Harvard

By Alexis Rogers and Matthew Leonard · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

“They’ve always had a really strong front seven. It’s a suffocating way to play defense, if you have the ability and the talent to do so. And [Harvard] has the ability and the talent to do so.”

Sailing to Compete at ACC Finals after Strong Performance at Yale

By Nora Kenzi · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

The team was able to earn a fifth place finish overall and secure a spot at the Women's ACC Finals later this month, one of the most competitive women's fall regattas in the nation.

Men’s Soccer Held to Goalless Draw Against Akron on Rainy Evening

By Duncan Park · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

Cornell has only clashed with Akron twice before this year, once in Sept. 2019 and another in 1980, and both times Cornell came up on top in 3-2 double-overtime and overtime victories, respectively.

Field Hockey Bounces Back with Two Wins After First Loss of the Season

By Grace Reuben · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

While a loss to Brown broke its winning streak, field hockey (8-1, 2-1 Ivy) came back with two wins over the weekend.

Freshmen Shine as Tennis Closes Out Holmes Cathrall Invitational Strong

By Austin Curtis · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

Four players finished with a 3-1 singles record after a strong weekend of play.

Sprint Football Falls to Chestnut Hill

By Sureya Lopez and Hannah Renner · Monday, Oct. 6, 2025

Despite flashes of promise and a pair of late touchdowns, the Red fell, 34-12, on Saturday.

Mayhem in Bethlehem: Cross Country Competes at the Paul Short Invitational

By Eric Joy · Monday, Oct. 6, 2025

The men finished 12th overall, while the women took home 15th among a field of 157 teams.

Cornell Volleyball Goes a Perfect 6-0 in Sets Over the Weekend

By Buzmael Joanus and Meriem Farah · Monday, Oct. 6, 2025

With the help of its towering front line and impenetrable backline defense, Cornell swept matches against Dartmouth and Harvard in emphatic fashion.