Cornell and Syracuse Lacrosse Teams Chase NCAA Final Four Berths

Why does this matter? These games represent crucial steps for both Cornell and Syracuse to cement their legacies in college lacrosse. A Final Four appearance would be a significant achievement, especially for Syracuse, which hasn't reached this stage since 2013.

Cornell, led by Tewaaraton Trophy candidate CJ Kirst, boasts a high-powered offense, ranking No. 1 nationally in goals, assists, and points per game. Their defense has also been stellar, allowing just 10.2 goals over their past nine games.

Syracuse, with a 12-5 record, is coming off an overtime victory against Harvard. Midfielder Sam English, a transfer from Princeton, adds extra intrigue to their quarterfinal matchup. Syracuse's faceoff specialist, John Mullen, ranks third nationally with a 65.2% win percentage, giving them a potential edge.

The Cornell vs. Richmond game is a rematch of an earlier contest where Cornell narrowly won 12-11. Syracuse and Princeton have a long postseason history, with Syracuse holding a 21-9 all-time record against the Tigers.

Both games promise exciting lacrosse action with high stakes as these teams battle for a coveted spot in the Final Four.

Cornell has a 15-1 overall record.

Syracuse has 11 NCAA Division I National Championships.

The games are being played at James M. Shuart Stadium in Hempstead, N.Y.

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