Cornell secured a hard-fought 13-11 victory over Harvard, powered by an explosive second quarter where they scored eight goals. After falling behind early, the Big Red rallied back with a strong defensive effort, shutting out Harvard in the final 15 minutes. Ellie Bergin led the offense with four goals, supported by multi-goal performances from Emily Iacobellis and Lexie Tully. The win improves Cornell's record to 8-5, with a 3-2 mark in the Ivy League.

By the Numbers
  • Cornell outshot Harvard 27-25.
  • Cornell converted 14-of-15 clear attempts.
  • Bergin led with 4 goals; Iacobellis and Tully had hat tricks.
State of Play
  • Cornell not only recovered from an early deficit but showcased a balanced scoring attack with six different players scoring.
  • Harvard pulled even at 11-11 during the third quarter through a strong comeback performance.
  • Cornell鈥檚 defense proved pivotal in the fourth quarter, holding Harvard scoreless.
What's Next

Cornell will look to build on their momentum as they face Penn next Saturday at Schoellkopf Field. The game will be an opportunity to strengthen their standing in the Ivy League as well as celebrate Alumni Day.

Bottom Line

The victory against Harvard not only highlights Cornell's resilience but also sets a positive trajectory as they head into the remaining conference games, emphasizing the importance of both offensive contributions and defensive strength.