No. 9 Cornell's men's lacrosse team fell to Yale 13-12 at home, marking a significant upset. Despite leading 9-7 midway through the second quarter, Yale orchestrated a comeback with four unanswered goals, culminating in a decisive go-ahead score from Peter Moynihan with just under three minutes remaining. Cornell's efforts were led by Brian Luzzi, who matched his career-high with four goals, but they ultimately fell short as Yale goalkeeper Ben Friedman made crucial saves in the final minutes. This loss puts Cornell at 5-3 overall and 2-1 in Ivy League play.

By the Numbers
  • Cornell outshot Yale 44-38, with 32 of those shots on goal.
  • Michael Melkonian won 19 of 29 faceoffs for Cornell.
Yes, But

Despite a strong overall performance, Cornell struggled to convert key shots in the final moments and could not capitalize on their faceoff dominance, emphasizing the importance of clutch goalkeeping and defensive play.

State of Play
  • Cornell's previous Ivy League regular-season loss occurred in 2024.
  • The Big Red had a three-game winning streak against Yale before this match.
What's Next

Cornell is set to face Penn in Philadelphia on April 4, in what will be the 101st all-time meeting between the two teams, aiming to rebound from this setback.

Bottom Line

This defeat highlights the need for Cornell to enhance their late-game execution, especially against strong opponents like Yale, to maintain their position in Ivy League standings.