Early Start Powers Men’s Polo to Win Over Virginia Tech

ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Cornell men's polo team never trailed, leading wire-to-wire in a 21-8 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday evening at Oxley Equestrian Center. The Big Red improved to 10-1, including 6-1 at home. The Big Red jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the first chukker, led 13-4 at half and never looked back. It was 20-4 in the fourth chukker before the Hokies scored four late ones to close out the match. Max Sponer led Cornell with nine goals, including seven in the decisive first half, while Dylan Tung and Malachi Light scored six apiece. "This...