CORNELL WINS 2025 MENS LACROSSE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

LGR!

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Story talks about Maryland having double our lax budget.

Clear eyes, full hearts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

mike1960

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.

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.

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

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.

imafrshmn
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!!!

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.

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.

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

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djk26
Three former Cornell players like Cornell today. This is a fun 30 seconds.

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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!

I hope Mikey Long gets going today with this hard, accurate shot.

The ref quotes from Gladiator.

LGR!

Nice job CJ dishing out of the double. Good stop by the goalie.

I like CJ driving the ball down the alley.

May need some good bounce shots against this goalie.

Lucky rebound goal for Maryland. Wyatt looks like he's ready today.

1-1

We're moving the ball well.

They're shading Big Hugh so that he has to go left down the alley. Let's set a pick and get him a right hand rocket shot at the MD goalie.

Our defense is playing GREAT.

2-1 Good Guys at the end of one.

RG from the X dodges from the corner and runs right past the D. It feels like he could do that all day.

3-2 Cornell. 10:58 2nd.

Goldstein's move on Cornell's third goal was beautiful. ESPN trying to make its viewers ill with these high camera angles.

Kellehurt?

French Rage
Kellehurt?

Rub some dirt on it and get back in there.

Beautiful pass to a cutter.

4-3 Cornell.

But it looks like MD is finding some offense. They are dodging from behind to the 5X5 and looking to shoot.

RG from X to the 5X5.

Two goal lead.

Let's Go Red!
Beat Slightly-Lighter Red!

They are looking to shoot from the wing. We need to keep contact with those shooters.

5-4 Cornell.

CJ from the top shoots a rocket bouncer from the top!

6-4 Good guys.

Good passing from MD leads to an open shot from the top. Wyatt probably felt he should have had that one.

6-5

6-5 Good guys at the half.

Kind of what we expected. A hard fought, close game. Those fights for the ground balls are epic. Will likely be the same in the second half too.

Great game by both teams so far. Glad to see Cornell winning. Let's go, halftime Coach Buczek...

I think we should press more unsettled. Don’t let them set up at all, even at the risk of a miscue or two. We could break it open and run away with it instead of letting them hang around.

Scersk '97
I think we should press more unsettled. Don’t let them set up at all, even at the risk of a miscue or two. We could break it open and run away with it instead of letting them hang around.

Every time we bring the ball down we look for cutters. There hasn't been anyone obviously open although I think RG missed CJ once when he was open in the middle.

It's a game of runs but the FOGOs are very close and the defenses are stout. It might be a back and forth until the end.

Kind of early to call a TO, but let's get a set play and a score here.

CJ with a great move to the cage. Puts the pole on his back and scores.

7-5 Cornell.

ref missed the closest to the shot call.

upprdeck
ref missed the closest to the shot call.

Unless it went OB before players started in that direction.

CJ has found something. He's quick enough to get a step on the D and put him on his back.

CJ IS BACK!!!

mike1960
CJ has found something. He's quick enough to get a step on the D and put him on his back.

Just sniping that shot beautifully.

Let's keep it rolling. One more!

8-5 Cornell.

Call the ward, refs.

CJ!!

9-6 Cornell.

2 goal lead going into the final quarter.

Let's in the 4th!

9-7 good guys.

mike1960
Call the ward, refs.

I don't know lacrosse all that well, so, serious question, what is a ward?


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djk26

mike1960
Call the ward, refs.

I don't know lacrosse all that well, so, serious question, what is a ward?


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Using your non-stick arm to push the defender away.

It looked like CJ was held there. He's a 1/2 quicker than the D.

10-7! MD turnover on the clear and RG drains it!

Can we get this to a 4-5 goal lead? The anxiety is thru the roof.

Erksa is irksome.

Jeff Hopkins '82

djk26

mike1960
Call the ward, refs.

I don't know lacrosse all that well, so, serious question, what is a ward?


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Using your non-stick arm to push the defender away.

Thank you. Seems like that happens a lot.

We have got to keep contact with our assignments. Easy pass to the cutter.

10-8

Incredible dive shot by CJ, great save by the MD goalie.

Gut check time.

10-8

I just have a bad feeling after that save. The second half is just crawling.

10-9 Maryland dodge and shot against a shorty.

11-9

5 goals for CJ!!

We're playing Hard Hat lacrosse.

What a shot by RG from the left 5X5!!

12-9

Burn all 80 seconds.

No penalties.

12-10 Cornell.

1:08 left. Cornell ball. Last time out taken.

I didn't think that was a ward by Big Hugh. He hit him with his shoulder, not arm.

mike1960
12-10 Cornell.

1:08 left. Cornell ball. Last time out taken.

I didn't think that was a ward by Big Hugh. He hit him with his shoulder, not arm.

Less of a ward than the no call on Maryland.

I say, having learned what a ward is an hour ago.

CJ on the open net goal!!!

13-10 Good guys.

50 seconds left in this lacrosse match.

Finally!!

Oh man, I am so happy.

I'm not crying...you're crying.

CORNELL WINS THE NATTY!!

Thanks team, thanks coaches, thanks E-Lynah friends for a wonderful, epic season.

Just fantastic. Way to go.

Dafatone

mike1960
12-10 Cornell.

1:08 left. Cornell ball. Last time out taken.

I didn't think that was a ward by Big Hugh. He hit him with his shoulder, not arm.

Less of a ward than the no call on Maryland.

I say, having learned what a ward is an hour ago.

I agree.

No words!!!!

Jeff Hopkins '82
I'm not crying...you're crying.

Damn right…I’m crying.

ithacat

Jeff Hopkins '82
I'm not crying...you're crying.

Damn right…I’m crying.

Screw it. So am I.

They announced go to espn+ for award presentation can’t find anything. Man I hate them.

Fantastic!

I was in the stands for both the 76 and 77 championships, so great to get another one.

LGR!

Boy, it’s weird being the favorite.

But that turned out just fine!

LGR!

CU77
Fantastic!

I was in the stands for both the 76 and 77 championships, so great to get another one.

LGR!

Photographed both the '76 and '77 games. Hard to believe that it's been this many years. Congrats to the players, coaches, parents, and everyone who has been part of this incredible season. LGR!!

Never thought I’d see another lacrosse championship, now I can stop obsessing over 2009.

jjanow99
Never thought I’d see another lacrosse championship, now I can stop obsessing over 2009.

My feelings exactly. Poetic justice that we win today at the scene of that crime

toddlose
They announced go to espn+ for award presentation can’t find anything. Man I hate them.

Same here--I'm hoping it will be saved online for posterity.

scoop85

jjanow99
Never thought I’d see another lacrosse championship, now I can stop obsessing over 2009.

My feelings exactly. Poetic justice that we win today at the scene of that crime

I almost wrote "Now 2009 never happened" but held back. Nice to know others feel that way, too

Jeff Hopkins '82

scoop85

jjanow99
Never thought I’d see another lacrosse championship, now I can stop obsessing over 2009.

My feelings exactly. Poetic justice that we win today at the scene of that crime

I almost wrote "Now 2009 never happened" but held back. Nice to know others feel that way, too

I was not at all surprised when ESPN did the flashback to 2009 with like two minutes remaining in today's game. I turned away so I didn't have to watch it today. Thank you, Cornell 2025 lacrosse, for replacing that memory.

Had to edit this...I can't believe I misspelled Cornell in the original post!

Trophy Presentation is at 6:00pm on ESPN+

CU77
LGR!

@CU77 can you change then name of this thread? Maybe not, I don't know how that works.

But if you could...

"CORNELL WINS 2025 LACROSSE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP"

75er
Trophy Presentation is at 6:00pm on ESPN+

Any idea how to search for it on ESPN+?

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djk26

75er
Trophy Presentation is at 6:00pm on ESPN+

Any idea how to search for it on ESPN+?

Yea. Search for “ncaa men’s lacrosse trophy presentation”.

It now comes up but tells me it’s unavailable. So I guess it’ll be available at 6pm?

djk26

Jeff Hopkins '82

scoop85

jjanow99
Never thought I’d see another lacrosse championship, now I can stop obsessing over 2009.

My feelings exactly. Poetic justice that we win today at the scene of that crime

I almost wrote "Now 2009 never happened" but held back. Nice to know others feel that way, too

I was not at all surprised when ESPN did the flashback to 2009 with like two minutes remaining in today's game. I turned away so I didn't have to watch it today. Thank you, Cornel 2025 lacrosse, for replacing that memory.

I did the exact same thing! Now I can replace those mental images.

Amazing, glad to share this with all of you.

Big shout out to Wyatt Knutson, who was supposed to be the weak link on this team. He had a heck of a weekend.

toddlose

djk26

75er
Trophy Presentation is at 6:00pm on ESPN+

Any idea how to search for it on ESPN+?

Yea. Search for “ncaa men’s lacrosse trophy presentation”.

It now comes up but tells me it’s unavailable. So I guess it’ll be available at 6pm?

Awesome thank you

What a game. What a team. They went wire to wire as the dominant team this year - what a strange feeling.

I loved Buzcek's emotions at the end. What a coach. WD > MD. Cornell are the fucking champions. LGR!

djk26

CU77
LGR!

@CU77 can you change then name of this thread? Maybe not, I don't know how that works.

But if you could...

"CORNELL WINS 2025 LACROSSE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP"

Great idea, done!

tretiak
What a game. What a team. They went wire to wire as the dominant team this year - what a strange feeling.

I loved Buzcek's emotions at the end. What a coach. WD > MD. Cornell are the fucking champions. LGR!

Yesssssss!!!

Casual fan question: I think I can guess MD, but the only WD I know is 40. What’s that about?

CU77

djk26

CU77
LGR!

@CU77 can you change then name of this thread? Maybe not, I don't know how that works.

But if you could...

"CORNELL WINS 2025 LACROSSE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP"

Great idea, done!

I love it, thank you!