CORNELL WINS 2025 MENS LACROSSE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

[CU77]

LGR!

[abmarks]

https://www.sportico.com/leagues/college-sports/2025/maryland-lax-outspends-cornell-national-title-clash-1234853821/
Story talks about Maryland having double our lax budget.

[mike1960]

Clear eyes, full hearts.

[Al DeFlorio]

As I recall, in the 2018 tournament Tillman locked off Teat with his #3 defenseman.  Wondering if he'll do something similar today to throw Cornell off its usual game.

[semsox]

Couldn't ask for a more exciting opportunity for this senior class. I'd like to think both Richmond and PSU were good tuneups stylistically for what Maryland will try to do. LGR.

[Swampy]

Couldn't ask for a more exciting opportunity for this senior class. I'd like to think both Richmond and PSU were good tuneups stylistically for what Maryland will try to do. LGR.

Yeah! Coming into the tournament, people were characterizing Cornell as having a grade-A offense but facing a grade-A defense in Richmond, with a more plodding style. Then they said the same thing about PSU and how the B1G doesn't let opponents run (as if Cornell only relies on fast breaks but never takes time to pass in the offensive zone!). Now we face Maryland, which is probably a more complete team than RU or PSU. Nonetheless, it relies heavily on its defense to win games. Meanwhile, out of the spotlight, Coach Stevens has made Cornell's defense formidable, holding opponents to 6, 12, and 9 goals during the first 3 tournament games. And in 2022, we faced a Maryland team that many considered to be of historical quality, but left many commentators saying Cornell would have won had the game lasted 2 more minutes. So, if nothing else, our team should be motivated and confident going into today's match.

[upprdeck]

The depth Cornell has trying to run out there could be a difference in this game.  We won without much from our best attack last game, we need at least a B effort from them this one not a C effort.

we need to see 6-8 goals from Gold/Long/CJ I think

[mike1960]

As I recall, in the 2018 tournament Tillman locked off Teat with his #3 defenseman.  Wondering if he'll do something similar today to throw Cornell off its usual game.

I wonder about the idea of a "lock off." You can face guard a player to try to deny a player the ball or bring quick double teams to make him pass the ball. Milliman positioned Teat near the side line to play 5 on 5, allowing the "lock" to happen. (I thought this was a mistake, but then I'm not a professional lacrosse coach.) If Teat really wanted the ball in his stick against a face guard, he could have just done a V cut to get a pass. If a team brought a double against Teat, his legendary passing skills would have made them pay.

[jjanow99]

As I recall, in the 2018 tournament Tillman locked off Teat with his #3 defenseman.  Wondering if he'll do something similar today to throw Cornell off its usual game.

I wonder about the idea of a "lock off." You can face guard a player to try to deny a player the ball or bring quick double teams to make him pass the ball. Milliman positioned Teat near the side line to play 5 on 5, allowing the "lock" to happen. (I thought this was a mistake, but then I'm not a professional lacrosse coach.) If Teat really wanted the ball in his stick against a face guard, he could have just done a V cut to get a pass. If a team brought a double against Teat, his legendary passing skills would have made them pay.

Tillman had a week to prepare for Teat, so I think that made it effective. With a 2 day turnaround I would assume he goes with his basic defense, it worked against Syracuse.

[imafrshmn]

Today's the day Sisyphus reaches the mountaintop. Lez go Red!

[chimpfood]

I'll probably be too nervous to chime in during the game but let's do this. This feels like the team to do it.

[Killer]

Today's the day Sisyphus reaches the mountaintop. Lez go Red!

Love it! That's some seriously classic trash talk. Maybe Jack should use it when he walks into the face off circle. Maryland can ponder it while he runs downfield with the ball.

LGR!!!

[mike1960]

I'll probably be too nervous to chime in during the game but let's do this. This feels like the team to do it.

For some reason, I'm not as nervous as I was before the Penn state game. We have the best team in the country. It's time to leave everything on the field.

[djk26]

Three former Cornell players like Cornell today. This is a fun 30 seconds.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/3610147259291091/?referral_source=search

[scoop85]

Three former Cornell players like Cornell today. This is a fun 30 seconds.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/3610147259291091/?referral_source=search

How about Jon Donville, who famously beat us after doing his grad year at Maryland as part of the '22 Maryland juggernaut, going with his "real" Alma mater!