The Cornell men's basketball team looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season when it hosts Lafayette on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 12 p.m. at Newman Arena. After a tough loss to La Salle, the Big Red aims to extend its 19-game non-conference home win streak and avoid back-to-back losses in the non-conference for the first time since last season. The matchup will be available on ESPN+. Currently, Cornell holds a 14-12 advantage in their all-time series against Lafayette, winning three consecutive games against them.

By the Numbers
  • Cornell holds a 19-game non-conference home win streak.
  • The Big Red lost to La Salle 93-77, shooting 5-of-27 from 3-point range (19%).
State of Play
  • Big Red aims to move to 3-1 on the season with a win over Lafayette.
  • Jon Jaques is in his first season as head coach after previously being an assistant.
What's Next

Following the game against Lafayette, Cornell will prepare to face Robert Morris at home on Nov. 21, aiming to improve its non-conference record further.

Bottom Line

A victory against Lafayette would not only enhance Cornell's season record but also reinforce their strong performance at home, continuing a promising trend for the team as they seek another successful season.