The Harvard Crimson men's lacrosse team, ranked No. 13, is set for a historical clash against the No. 4 Cornell Big Red in the Ivy League Tournament semifinals. With a record of 9-4 and the fourth seed in the tournament, this marks Harvard's first appearance in back-to-back Ivy League tournaments. Both teams recently faced off, with Cornell edging out a narrow win in their last meeting. The match is scheduled for May 1 at 4:00 PM EST and will be broadcast live on ESPNU.

By the Numbers
  • 11 鈥� Total goals scored by Teddy Malone against Cornell, leading the Crimson's efforts.
  • 5 鈥� Players for Harvard who have scored 30 or more points this season, a program record since 1996-97.
  • 158 鈥� Career points for Teddy Malone, placing him 12th in program history.
State of Play
  • Harvard has advanced to the Ivy League Tournament for the second consecutive year, aiming for its first tournament victory.
  • The Crimson's offense ranks fifth nationwide in shooting percentage at 33.1%.
  • Cornell is coming off a strong season, with only 3 losses and leading the nation in man-up success rates.
What's Next

With the Ivy League Tournament underway, if Harvard defeats Cornell, the team will advance to its first Ivy League Championship game, searching for a historic title in the program's history. This rivalry matchup could alter the trajectory for both teams as they head into the NCAA Tournament.

Bottom Line

Harvard's chance to make lacrosse history is on the line; securing a win against Cornell is not just about the tournament, but also about establishing a competitive presence within Ivy League lacrosse for years to come.