Cornell, Maryland Reach NCAA Lacrosse Championship

Cornell and Maryland advanced to the 2025 NCAA men's lacrosse championship after semifinal wins at Gillette Stadium. Cornell defeated Penn State 11-9, overcoming its only previous loss to them this season with a decisive third-quarter run and key contributions from Hugh Kelleher, while star CJ Kirst was held scoreless. Maryland beat Syracuse 14-8, marking its 30th NCAA semifinal appearance, the most in Division I history. The championship game will be a rematch of the 2022 final, with Cornell seeking its first national title since 1977 and Maryland aiming for its fifth. Cornell enters with the nation's highest-scoring offense, while Maryland boasts one of the strongest defenses. The final sets up a compelling contest between Cornell’s attack and Maryland’s defensive prowess.