2026 Men's Lacrosse

[George64]

May 19, 1976, NCAA Quarterfinals
Cornell 14, Washington & Lee 0
Goaltender, Dan Mackesey '76

This was the first of Cornell's back to back championships. The title game is notable because the match versus Maryland ended a 12-12 tie, Cornell won 16-13 in overtime, and Maryland scored the first goal. At the time, the NCAA realized any one lacrosse goal can be fluky, so play 5 minutes.

Dan Mackesey Ithaca High '72

Mackesey was also the starting goalie for the men's soccer team. Those were the days when it was more common for star athletes to play two sports. Brock Tredway, for example, was a star hockey player for Cornell in the late '70s who also was on the soccer team.

Bruce Cohen, lacrosse hall of famer, led the Ivy League in goals one year playing soccer.  Also, a starting guard on freshman basketball team.  Busy guy.  No NIL, either.

All-American hockey defenseman Harry Orr '67 played lacrosse when Ned Harkness was coach.  He had a wicked underhand shot.  According to legend, Ned said he couldn't play hockey if he didn't play lacrosse.  Ned's lax teams were 35 and 1.  No NCAA championship in that era.

[Swampy]

May 19, 1976, NCAA Quarterfinals
Cornell 14, Washington & Lee 0
Goaltender, Dan Mackesey '76

This was the first of Cornell's back to back championships. The title game is notable because the match versus Maryland ended a 12-12 tie, Cornell won 16-13 in overtime, and Maryland scored the first goal. At the time, the NCAA realized any one lacrosse goal can be fluky, so play 5 minutes.

Dan Mackesey Ithaca High '72

Mackesey was also the starting goalie for the men's soccer team. Those were the days when it was more common for star athletes to play two sports. Brock Tredway, for example, was a star hockey player for Cornell in the late '70s who also was on the soccer team.

Bruce Cohen, lacrosse hall of famer, led the Ivy League in goals one year playing soccer.  Also, a starting guard on freshman basketball team.  Busy guy.  No NIL, either.

All-American hockey defenseman Harry Orr '67 played lacrosse when Ned Harkness was coach.  He had a wicked underhand shot.  According to legend, Ned said he couldn't play hockey if he didn't play lacrosse.  Ned's lax teams were 35 and 1.  No NCAA championship in that era.

This is not entirely true. Schools located within 100 miles of Baltimore were often (i.e., always) voted the national champion.

[TimV]

Voted.  No NCAA championship determined by tournament.

Also,  Harry Orr broke a goalie's ankle with that shot.  Dartmouth I think, on what was then lower alumni field.