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Rock and Roll Part 2
March 12th, 2010The seniors who have yet to complete No.4 of the 161 things to do before graduation are in luck, because Ivy League rival Harvard is coming to town tonight to play No. 9 Cornell in a two –– possibly three –– game series. With this season marking the 100th anniversary of their first meeting, the Cornell/Harvard hockey game has always been one of the most anticipated games of the year. Read More
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Women's Hockey Opens NCAA Tournament at Harvard
March 12th, 2010For a team that has been doubted since the beginning, the women’s hockey squad feels proud and accomplished of the automatic berth it received for the NCAA tournament. Though it may seem an unexpected feat for a team that hasn’t even made the top four of the ECAC in the past, the women on the roster knew better. Read More
Men's Lacrosse to Measure Itself Against No. 1 Virginia
March 12th, 2010With some of the greatest sporting events of the school year approaching, this weekend will be a busy one for Cornell athletics –– and men’s lacrosse is no exception. Already proving itself early in the season, the Red will prove a tough opponent tomorrow afternoon, when No.1 Virginia heads on the road to face No. 8 Cornell. Coming to Ithaca for the first time in 36 years, the Cavaliers are looking to avenge their 15-6 loss to the Red in last season’s NCAA tournament semifinal round. Read More
Polo Teams Host Regionals, Eye National Championship Berth
March 12th, 2010It’s win or lose for the men’s (11-4) and women’s (13-1) polo teams this weekend as they participate in the Northeast Regionals. This year, Cornell will host the competition at the Oxley Equestrian Center.
The men’s squad will face Kemptville tonight at 7:30 p.m. in a semifinal game, and the women’s side will match up tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. against the winner of Harvard vs. UMass. Read More
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Baseball Opens Season on Road in Pursuit of Ivy Title
March 12th, 2010If you’ve been outside the last few days, then you’ve definitely noticed that spring is here. The end of a dreadful winter is an especially welcome sight for the Cornell baseball team, which begins its season on the road at Villanova with first pitch scheduled for 1:00 p.m. The Red then travels to St. Joseph’s for a Saturday afternoon matinee, and concludes its opening weekend against Temple in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday.
Cornell takes the field for the 2010 season with hopes of improving upon last year’s Ivy League Championship Series appearance. Read More
Softball Gears Up for Mason Cherry Blossom Classic
March 12th, 2010After starting the season on an impressive four-game wining streak, the softball team will head to Fairfax, Va., this weekend to take part in the Mason Cherry Blossom Classic.
“I’m really excited for this weekend. I’m hoping that we win all five [games]. There’s a good chance of that happening,” said freshman left fielder Kristen Towne. Read More
Fencing Competes in NCAA Regionals as Season Comes to a Close
March 12th, 2010For select members of the women’s fencing team, the NCAA Regionals will be the last stepping stone before they reach the pinnacle of college fencing: the NCAA Championships. However, to reach the Championships at Harvard, the Red fencers must qualify individually at this Sunday’s Regionals at Brown. Read More
Tennis Takes to Courts Looking to Bounce Back
March 12th, 2010Having an undefeated record in an all-time series with one team is pretty impressive; holding that distinction against two teams is even more legit; and hosting both of those teams in the same weekend definitely makes for an interesting couple of days. Read More
Wittman Named Ivy Player of the Year; Foote, Dale Earn First-Team Selections
March 11th, 2010Now that the 2009-10 Ivy League season has come to a close, the time for awarding individual accolades has arrived. Senior forward Ryan Wittman was officially named Ivy League Player of the Year in a unanimous selection, while senior tri-captain Jeff Foote also received honors as the league’s best defensive player. Senior guard Louis Dale joined his teammates on the First-team All-Ivy squad, and sophomore guard Chris Wroblewski nabbed an honorable mention. Read More
Drinking Games, NCAA Tourney-Style ... And a Look Back at the 2009-10 Men’s Basketball Season
March 11th, 2010I’ll be the first to admit, my talents in life are few and far between. However, one skill I seem to have mastered over the years, is an uncanny ability to make a drinking game out of just about anything. And yes, my parents are very proud.
That said, I present to you the March Madness Drinking Game: 2010 edition. Keep in mind, it’s not so much designed to be played during the tournament (call me naïve, but I have a sneaky feeling we’re gonna wanna be sober for the opening round this year), as it is intended as a sort of pre-game festivity that will invoke memories of the 2009-10 season while celebrating some key moments in particular. Read More