Wednesday, May 6, 2026: SUNY Cortland women’s lacrosse is SUNYAC champions for the second time in three seasons after a 9-4 win over Oswego. Tournament MVP Ashley Melillo powered the run with a standout semifinal and title game, finishing with 5 goals, 4 assists, 5 caused turnovers, and 6 ground balls. Melillo joins Between the Lines to reflect on the title run, her All-SUNYAC season, and preview Cortland’s NCAA matchup with No. 19 Colby.

Photo: EDL Photography/SUNY Cortland Athletics

Wednesday, May 6, 2026: SUNY Cortland women&rsquo;s lacrosse is SUNYAC champions for the second time in three seasons after a 9-4 win over Oswego. Tournament MVP Ashley Melillo powered the run with a standout semifinal and title game, finishing with 5 goals, 4 assists, 5 caused turnovers, and 6 ground balls. Melillo joins Between the Lines to reflect on the title run, her All-SUNYAC season, and preview Cortland&rsquo;s NCAA matchup with No. 19 Colby.
Photo: EDL Photography/SUNY Cortland Athletics

Hosted by Nick Karski, Between the Lines is a New York State Broadcasters Association award winning show, airing weekdays from 5-6pm. Featuring everything local, regional and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of interviews, takes and reactions.

Hosted by Nick Karski, Between the Lines is a New York State Broadcasters Association award winning show, airing weekdays from 5-6pm. Featuring everything local, regional and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of interviews, takes and reactions.

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Listen to Cortland Red Dragons athletes, coaches, and more on Between the Lines, featuring interviews, insights, and stories from across Red Dragons athletics.

Get your sports fix on the award-winning Between the Lines with Nick Karski, weekday afternoons at 5 p.m. Covering everything local, regional, and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of takes and reactions.

Listen to <a href="https://www.cortlandreddragons.com/">Cortland Red Dragons</a> athletes, coaches, and more on Between the Lines, featuring interviews, insights, and stories from across Red Dragons athletics.
Get your sports fix on the award-winning Between the Lines with Nick Karski, weekday afternoons at 5 p.m. Covering everything local, regional, and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of takes and reactions.

Listen to Cortland Red Dragons athletes, coaches, and more on Between the Lines, featuring interviews, insights, and stories from across Red Dragons athletics.

Cortland Red Dragons on Between the Lines

Get your sports fix on the award-winning "Between the Lines" with Nick Karski, weekday afternoons at 5pm. Everything local, regional and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of takes and reactions.

Get your sports fix on the award-winning "Between the Lines" with Nick Karski, weekday afternoons at 5pm. Everything local, regional and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of takes and reactions.

Cortland Women's Lacrosse's Ashley Melillo

Tuesday, May 19, 2026: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.

Petula McBean has been a steady and powerful presence in the Ithaca City School District for years, helping create the kind of school community where students, families, and athletes feel supported. Whether she’s working athletic events, welcoming fans, helping officials, or making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, Petula brings pride, professionalism, and care to every event she’s part of.

Her impact stretches far beyond game nights. From helping organize fan buses so students can travel together and support Ithaca teams at sectional games, to assisting with school spirit events and pep rallies, Petula has consistently put students first and helped strengthen the sense of community throughout Ithaca athletics.

Click here to nominate an ESPN Ithaca's Community Game Changer.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.
Petula McBean&nbsp;has been a steady and powerful presence in the Ithaca City School District for years, helping create the kind of school community where students, families, and athletes feel supported. Whether she&rsquo;s working athletic events, welcoming fans, helping officials, or making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, Petula brings pride, professionalism, and care to every event she&rsquo;s part of.
Her impact stretches far beyond game nights. From helping organize fan buses so students can travel together and support Ithaca teams at sectional games, to assisting with school spirit events and pep rallies, Petula has consistently put students first and helped strengthen the sense of community throughout Ithaca athletics.
<a href="https://www.espnithaca.com/community-gamechangers/">Click here to nominate an ESPN Ithaca's Community Game Changer</a>.

ESPN Ithaca Community Game Changer Petula McBean

Thursday, May 7, 2026: After falling to Princeton in the Ivy League Tournament championship, Cornell men’s lacrosse head coach Connor Buczek joined the media on Thursday to reflect on the Big Red’s lessons from the Ivy title game, and the adjustments needed as the NCAA Tournament begins. Now entering the postseason as the defending national champions, Cornell turns the page quickly to a first-round showdown with Johns Hopkins on Saturday night in Ithaca.

Photo: Cornell University Athletics 

Thursday, May 7, 2026: After falling to Princeton in the Ivy League Tournament championship, Cornell men&rsquo;s lacrosse head coach Connor Buczek joined the media on Thursday to reflect on the Big Red&rsquo;s lessons from the Ivy title game, and the adjustments needed as the NCAA Tournament begins. Now entering the postseason as the defending national champions, Cornell turns the page quickly to a first-round showdown with Johns Hopkins on Saturday night in Ithaca.
Photo: Cornell University Athletics&nbsp;

Cornell Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Connor Buczek

Thursday, May 7, 2026: Last year, Cornell men’s lacrosse climbed to the top of the sport and captured a national championship for the first time in nearly five decades. As the Big Red prepare to defend that title, a new book is hitting shelves next week that takes you inside that unforgettable run. The Long Red Line: Cornell Lacrosse and the Forty-Eight-Year Quest for Glory tells the story of Cornell’s 2025 season and the 48-year chase that led to Memorial Day glory. Author Christian Swezey joins the show to bring those moments, voices, and turning points back to life.

Learn more or purchase a copy of the book here.

Thursday, May 7, 2026: Last year, Cornell men&rsquo;s lacrosse climbed to the top of the sport and captured a national championship for the first time in nearly five decades. As the Big Red prepare to defend that title, a new book is hitting shelves next week that takes you inside that unforgettable run.&nbsp;The Long Red Line: Cornell Lacrosse and the Forty-Eight-Year Quest for Glory&nbsp;tells the story of Cornell&rsquo;s 2025 season and the 48-year chase that led to Memorial Day glory.&nbsp;Author Christian Swezey joins the show to bring those moments, voices, and turning points back to life.
<a href="https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501790881/the-long-red-line/">Learn more or purchase a copy of the book here.</a>

Cortland Women's Lacrosse's Ashley Melillo

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