Cornell women's lacrosse cruises past Binghamton

Big Red open with six straight goals, roll to 13-7 victory

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

The Cornell women's lacrosse team scored six consecutive goals to start the game and went on to defeat Binghamton 13-7 on Tuesday afternoon. The Big Red improved to 3-2 on the season with the convincing victory, taking control early and maintaining their lead throughout.

Why it matters

Cornell's fast start and dominant performance highlights the team's ability to bounce back after a slow start to the season. The win over Binghamton should provide momentum as the Big Red prepare to open Ivy League play against Brown this weekend.

The details

Cornell opened the game on a 6-0 run, with Emily Iacobellis, Dillyn Patten, Holly Newman, and Ellie Bergin all finding the back of the net in the first quarter. Bergin led the offense with four goals, while Ella Wilmot dished out three assists. The Big Red controlled the draw circle 13-9 and held Binghamton to just seven goals.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • Cornell opened the game on a 6-0 run in the first quarter.
  • The Big Red led 9-3 at halftime.

The players

Emily Iacobellis

A Cornell player who scored two goals in the game.

Ellie Bergin

Cornell's leading scorer with four goals in the victory.

Ella Wilmot

A Cornell player who recorded three assists in the game.

Caitlin Tully

A Cornell player who won three draw controls.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy and really set the tone early. That fast start was key to our success today.”

— Emily Iacobellis, Cornell Player (Cornell Athletics)

What’s next

Cornell will visit Brown on Saturday, March 7 for their Ivy League opener.

The takeaway

Cornell's dominant performance, led by a balanced offensive attack and strong draw control, shows the team's potential as they enter Ivy League play. The Big Red will look to build on this win as they aim to contend for an Ivy title this season.