Cornell's men's lacrosse team achieved a historic milestone by winning their first NCAA title in 48 years, defeating Maryland 13-10 at Gillette Stadium. The triumph, guided by head coach Connor Buczek, not only marked the program's fourth national championship but also the institution's first NCAA team title since 1977. The victory was a poignant tribute to former captain George Boiardi, enhancing its emotional significance. The senior class demonstrated resilience, having reached the finals previously, and this victory solidifies their legacy, as they end the season on a triumphant note.
“It's hard to put into words - I'm so incredibly proud of this group. They had a mission. They had a goal,” Buczek said. “Every single day they showed up to work ... for these guys to achieve this goal and bring a title back to Cornell for the first time in 48 years, I simply don't have the words for it.”
The title comes 21 years since the tragic death of Big Red captain George Boiardi, who wore the No. 21 as a player - a number that has become sacred in the Cornell lacrosse community.
The win marks the first NCAA team title in any Cornell sport since men's lacrosse's 1977 title. The game also marked the fourth time the same two programs had played for a national title.
For Cornell, it marks the first NCAA team title in any sport since men's lacrosse's 1977 title, which at the time was its third in seven years under legendary head coach Richie Moran.
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