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at University of Denver<\/p>\n
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History <\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n ALBANY, N.Y. \u2014 Defending national champion Cornell opened its 2026 season with a non-conference bout with the Great Danes, escaping Casey Stadium with an 11-10 victory over University at Albany on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n The Big Red (1-0), ranked fourth nationally leaned on timely goals down the stretch to outlast the Great Danes (0-1) in a tightly contested season opener.<\/p>\n Preseason All-American attack Ryan Goldstein<\/a> led Cornell with two goals and three assists as the Big Red offense fought to find its rhythm against a stout UAlbany defense. Junior attack Willem Firth<\/a> had three goals, including the game-winner, while Ryan Waldman<\/a> added a pair of tallies and Jaden Ciappara<\/a> finished with two assists and his first career goal.<\/p>\n Goalkeeper Matthew Tully<\/a> got the start in the cage and finished with 13 saves. Tully was particularly sharp in the second half, recording nine saves after the intermission as UAlbany mounted pressure throughout the final two quarters.<\/p>\n Senior faceoff specialist Jack Cascadden<\/a> controlled the dot for Cornell, winning 17 of 24 faceoff attempts. Cascadden’s work helped Cornell secure a 38-24 advantage in ground balls, a crucial edge in a game decided by one goal.<\/p>\n UAlbany struck first in what was a back-and-forth first quarter in which the Great Danes took a 4-3 lead into the second stanza. The Big Red received goals from Goldstein, as well as the first career goals from Bowie Horsman<\/a> and Ciappara.<\/p>\n