Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse team (9-5) will face seventh-seeded Cornell (11-4) in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Tournament on Saturday, May 9, at 5 pm. The game will take place at Schoellkopf Field and be broadcast live on ESPNU. Both teams earned at-large bids after falling in their respective conference title games. Historically, the Blue Jays have a strong record against Cornell, leading their all-time series 16-6-1.

By the Numbers
  • Johns Hopkins leads the all-time series against Cornell 16-6-1.
  • This is Johns Hopkins' 50th NCAA tournament appearance; they hold a 73-40 all-time record.
Yes, But

While Johns Hopkins has a historical advantage over Cornell, the Big Red are the defending national champions, adding pressure on the Blue Jays to perform at a high level.

State of Play
  • Johns Hopkins aims to rebound after losing in the Big Ten title game to Penn State.
  • Cornell lost to Princeton in the Ivy League title game, having the edge as the defending champion.
What's Next

The winner of the Johns Hopkins-Cornell matchup will advance to the quarterfinals to face the winner of the Notre Dame game against Jacksonville or Robert Morris on May 16 at Hofstra University.

Bottom Line

Both teams enter the tournament with room for redemption; Johns Hopkins seeks to leverage their historical success, while Cornell aims to continue its championship legacy. The outcome will set the tone for their post-season trajectories.