Cornell Wins NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Title Over Maryland, 13-10

Cornell defeated Maryland 13-10 in the 2025 NCAA Division I men's lacrosse championship at Gillette Stadium, securing their first national title since 1977 and fourth overall. Cornell's senior CJ Kirst was the standout player, scoring six goals—including five in the second half—and tying the NCAA single-season goal record with 82 goals. Maryland, the No. 2 seed, struggled to overcome Cornell's lead, with their closest moment coming late in the fourth quarter at 10-9 before Cornell pulled away. Maryland's defense, typically a strength, faltered in the second half, contributing to their loss and continuing their streak of defeats in NCAA finals under Coach John Tillman. Cornell's victory marked a historic moment as the first Ivy League championship since Yale's 2018 win, ending decades of near misses for the Big Red program. The game featured strong performances from both teams, including Maryland's Eric Spanos who scored multiple goals during their tournament run, but Cornell's balanced offense and defense ultimately prevailed.