Cornell Big Red on Between The Lines

Friday, June 26, 2026: Fresh off agreeing to a two-way NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers following the 2026 NBA Draft, former Cornell standout AK Okereke joins Between the Lines. Okereke’s remarkable rise from walk-on at Cornell to All-Ivy League performer to SEC starter at Vanderbilt has now put him on the doorstep of the NBA with one of basketball’s most iconic franchises. He reflects on the moment he got the call, the journey through Ithaca and Nashville, and what it means to take the next step toward a professional career with the Lakers organization. Photo: Eakin Howard/Cornell Athletics

Wednesday, June 24, 2026: One week after hearing her name called 10th overall in the 2026 PWHL Draft, former Cornell captain Grace Dwyer joins Between the Lines. Dwyer became the second straight Big Red player selected in the first round and was one of a program-record six Cornellians drafted this year. She looks back on draft night, discusses the opportunity to begin her professional career with the Boston Fleet, and reflects on how Cornell has developed into one of the premier pipelines to the PWHL and international hockey. Photo: Cornell Athletics/John O' Donnell

Tuesday, June 9, 2026: The Knicks and Spurs are putting on a show in the NBA Finals, and with New York still ahead 2-1, BTL brings in Cornell men's basketball head coach Jon Jaques for a coach's-eye view of the series. Plus, Jaques discusses Cornell's seven newcomers and how the latest additions could shape the Big Red's 2026-27 campaign. Photo: Cornell University Athletics

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: 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.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026: Make it four straight wins for No. 6 Cornell men’s lacrosse, as the Big Red capped their road slate with a 15-9 victory at Dartmouth on Saturday. Matt Tully has been outstanding in goal and joins BTL to break down the team’s recent surge, reflect on his development in the cage over the past few seasons, and preview a massive regular-season finale against Harvard this Saturday. Photo: Cornell Athletics

Thursday, April 16, 2026: Riding a huge week, Cornell men’s lacrosse head coach Connor Buczek met with the media Wednesday after back-to-back wins. The Big Red locked down the nation’s top scoring offense in a 9-7 win over Duke, then turned around and powered past High Point 17-9. Buczek breaks down the defensive effort, highlights Matt Tully’s standout play in goal and Brian Luzzi’s impact on offense, and looks ahead to Saturday’s Ivy League showdown at Dartmouth. Photo: Cornell Athletics

Thursday, April 9, 2026: Cornell men’s lacrosse rolled past Penn 16-8 last week, earning its first win at Franklin Field since 2018. Head coach Connor Buczek looks back on the statement victory, previews a marquee showdown with Duke on Long Island, and discusses how the Big Red will handle a quick turnaround with High Point coming to Ithaca on Monday. Photo: Cornell Athletics

Friday, April 3, 2026: Cornell men’s lacrosse head coach Connor Buczek held his weekly media availability on Wednesday following last Saturday's 13-12 loss to Yale. It marked the Big Red's first Ivy League loss since the 2024 season. Buczek looks back on the game, highlights the play of Michael Melkonian at faceoff, and preview's this weekend's matchup against Penn. Photo: Cornell Athletics

Wednesday, March 25, 2026: The NCAA Tournament gets underway this week, and the Big Red open with a tough test on the road, traveling to Loveland, Colorado to take on No. 4 and second-seeded Denver. Head coach Casey Jones joins his weekly Wednesday segment to preview the matchup and reflect on last Friday’s ECAC semifinal loss to Princeton. Photo: DJ Jacobi / Cornell Sports

Wednesday, March 18, 2026: After taking two of three from Harvard in the ECAC Quarterfinals at Lynah Rink, Cornell men’s hockey now turns its attention to championship weekend in Lake Placid. The Big Red face Princeton in Friday’s ECAC Semifinal. Head coach Casey Jones joins us for his weekly Wednesday visit from Lake Placid to look back on the series win over the Crimson, discuss the team’s depth at this stage of the season, and preview a strong Princeton squad led by former Cornell associate head coach Ben Syer. Photo: DJ Jacobi / Cornell Sports

Friday, March 13, 2026: Cornell men’s basketball is two wins away from its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 16 years. The last time the Big Red reached the national tournament, head coach Jon Jaques was part of the Cornell team that advanced to the Sweet 16. He joins Ryan Gineo ahead of Saturday’s Ivy Madness semifinal against Yale to preview the matchup and discuss what’s been fueling the Big Red’s recent success. Photo: Cornell University Athletics

Friday, March 13, 2026: Ivy Madness is here. Cornell University hosts both the men’s and women’s tournaments in Ithaca starting Friday. Westwood One’s Ryan Radtke joins Between the Lines to preview the action, break down top-seeded Princeton’s dominance in the women’s bracket, weigh the home-court advantage for the Cornell men, and explain why the Ivy League is always dangerous come March.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026: The ECAC playoffs are here, and it promises to be a huge weekend as Cornell hosts Harvard in a best-of-three quarterfinal series. Head Coach Casey Jones joins the show to reflect on the regular season, discuss Caton Ryan’s play, update Luke Devlin’s status, and preview the matchup against their rival. Photo: DJ Jacobi / Cornell Sports

Thursday, March 5, 2026: Cornell men’s lacrosse head coach Connor Buczek held his weekly media availability on Wednesday following Saturday’s 8-7 loss to No. 3 Richmond. Buczek reflected on the one-goal defeat, discussed the team’s struggles at the faceoff X, provided an update on Rowyn Nurry, and previewed this weekend’s matchup at Penn State against Jeff Tambroni’s Nittany Lions. Photo: Cornell Athletics

Wednesday, March 4, 2026: Beginning next Monday, the EcoAthletes Collegiate Cup is back - a six-week competition that turns workouts into real environmental impact. Student-athletes from Cornell and Ithaca College will go head-to-head, converting exercise into beach and waterway cleanups ahead of Earth Day. EcoAthletes founder Lew Blaustein joins the show to explain how it works and how anyone can get involved. To learn more about EcoAthletes or to sign up and compete, visit EcoAthletes.org.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026: Last Friday, Cornell basketball’s Jake Fiegen hit the game-winning three-pointer to lift the Big Red to a 72-69 victory over Yale. With Saturday’s win against Brown, Cornell has clinched the fourth and final spot in Ivy Madness, which comes to Ithaca for the first time next week. Fiegen joins the show to reflect on his heroics, discuss what’s been going right for the team, and preview the final regular-season game at Dartmouth on Saturday. Photo: Ryan Griffith/Cornell University Athletics

Friday, February 27, 2026: Schoellkopf Field will host a top-five showdown on Saturday as No. 5 Cornell Big Red men's lacrosse takes on the No. 3 Richmond Spiders in a rematch of two instant classics from last season, including an NCAA tournament battle. Cornell play-by-play broadcaster Christian De Guzman joins the show to preview the matchup, discuss what’s been working for the Big Red through three games, and break down what makes the Spiders such a dangerous team this season.

Thursday, February 26, 2026: The defending national champions are off to a 3-0 start this season, earning wins over Denver and Hobart over the past week. Head Coach Connor Buczek met with the media Wednesday to break down the victories, provide another update on AJ Nikolic’s status, and preview the team’s highly anticipated showdown at Schoellkopf Field against No. 3 University of Richmond. Photo: Cornell University Athletics

Wednesday, February 25, 2026: Last weekend, Cornell men’s hockey split their final regular-season road trip, cruising past No. 5 Quinnipiac 6-1 before falling 4-2 to Princeton. Head Coach Casey Jones joins us for his weekly Wednesday visit to recap the games, highlight the play of first-year forward Caton Ryan, and preview the final two contests at Lynah Rink ahead of the ECAC playoffs. Photo: Darl Zehr Photography/Cornell Athletics.

Thursday, February 19, 2026: The defending national champions opened their title defense last Saturday with a thrilling 11-10 win over Albany. Head coach Connor Buczek spoke at his weekly media availability on Wednesday, reflecting on the victory, providing an update on AJ Nikolic’s status, highlighting Brendan Staub’s standout performance, and previewing Saturday’s matchup at Denver. Photo: Cornell University Athletics

Wednesday, February 18, 2026: With just two weekends remaining in the regular season, Cornell men’s hockey hits the road for a pivotal ECAC stretch, facing Princeton and Quinnipiac in a pair of high-stakes matchups. Head Coach Casey Jones joins Between the Lines for his weekly Wednesday visit to break down the upcoming challenges, reflect on the Big Red’s shootout win at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and tough road loss to Union College, and explain why Cornell is approaching its final four games with a playoff mindset. Photo: Darl Zehr Photography/Cornell Athletics.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026: The Cornell men's lacrosse team opened its season with a hard-fought 11-10 win on the road at Albany. The defending national champions sealed the victory with just 37 seconds remaining, thanks to the game-winning goal from All-American Willem Firth. He joins the show to reflect on the season-opening win, discuss the team’s title defense, and share insights on his leadership as a junior captain and the carrier of the team’s “Hard Hat.” Photo: Cornell University Athletics

Monday, February 16, 2026: Cornell women's hockey closed out the regular season in style, earning a 4-3 overtime win at St. Lawrence on Friday and a 2-1 victory at Clarkson. With those wins, the Big Red secured the No. 4 seed in the upcoming ECAC playoffs. Grace Dwyer scored the game-winning goal in Friday’s overtime thriller and joins the show to recap her clutch moment, reflect on the team’s season, share what it’s like playing alongside her sister Rose, and preview the quarterfinals at home in less than two weeks. Photo: John O' Donnell / Cornell University Athletics

Wednesday, February 11, 2026: Cornell split its weekend series in the Big Red’s annual home-and-home against Colgate, defeating the Raiders 5-2 in Hamilton but falling 3-2 in overtime at Lynah Rink. Head Coach Casey Jones joins us for his weekly Wednesday visit to recap the weekend, highlight Charlie Major’s standout performances, and preview the upcoming road matchups against RPI and Union.  Photo: DJ Jacobi / Cornell Sports

Wednesday, February 4, 2026: No. 9 Cornell men’s hockey earned a six-point weekend in New England with road wins at Yale and Brown on Friday and Saturday. Head coach Casey Jones joins the show for his weekly Wednesday visit to reflect on the victories, break down the offensive success of the team’s top line, and provide injury updates on Luke Devlin and Michael Fisher. 📷 : DJ Jacobi / Cornell Sports

Monday, February 2, 2026: Cornell men’s hockey stayed hot this past weekend, sweeping Yale and Brown to earn all six points on the road. Junior forward Jonathan Castagna recorded a hat trick in Friday night’s win and joins the show to recap the weekend, reflect on the Big Red winning nine of their last ten games, and discuss the emergence of the team’s talented freshman class. 📸: Leilani Burke/Cornell Athletics

Wednesday, January 28, 2026: It was a statement weekend for Big Red men’s hockey, as Cornell grabbed five points in front of a sold-out Lynah Rink, knocking off No. 10 Dartmouth in overtime before taking care of business against rival Harvard. Head coach Casey Jones joins the show for his weekly Wednesday visit to break down what went right, highlight Jake Kraft’s massive performance on Friday night, and preview the road ahead as the Big Red open a challenging trip at Yale and Brown this weekend. 📷 : DJ Jacobi / Cornell Sports

Wednesday, January 21, 2026: Cornell men’s hockey earned a weekend split at Lynah Rink, edging No. 18 Princeton 2-1 before falling to No. 7 Quinnipiac 4-1. Head coach Casey Jones joins the show to recap the weekend, break down Hoyt Stanley’s Friday-night game-winner, and preview the upcoming matchups with No. 10 Dartmouth and Harvard.

Thursday, January 15, 2026: Cornell women’s basketball is off to a 2-0 start in Ivy League play, and in Saturday’s 61-52 win over Dartmouth, senior forward Emily Pape became the 16th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points. She joins the show to reflect on the milestone, break down what’s been clicking for the Big Red this season, and discuss her leadership off the court, including her role in major sustainability initiatives on campus. 📸: Cornell Athletics

Wednesday, January 14, 2026: The college basketball world is mourning the loss of longtime coach and former Cornell men’s basketball head coach Bill Courtney, who passed away at the age of 55, as announced Tuesday. Courtney spent six seasons leading the Big Red from 2010-2016 and left a lasting impact on the program and everyone around him. Current Cornell head coach Jon Jaques, who served three seasons on Courtney’s staff, joins the show to reflect on Courtney’s influence, share personal memories, and honor the life of a true basketball lifer. 📸: Cornell Athletics

Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Cornell men’s hockey remained perfect at Lynah Rink last weekend, completing a sweep of Alaska Fairbanks to improve to 8-0 at home and 11-4 overall. The Big Red climbed to No. 13 in the national polls and now turn their attention to a pivotal ECAC weekend against No. 18 Princeton and No. 7 Quinnipiac. Head coach Casey Jones joins the show for his weekly visit to recap the sweep, break down Xavier Veilleux’s emergence on the power play, and preview the Big Red’s upcoming nationally ranked showdowns. 📸: Bill Howard/Cornell Athletics

Thursday, January 8, 2026: Cornell men’s hockey opened the second half of the season with a weekend sweep of Nebraska Omaha. Head Coach Casey Jones joins the show for his weekly visit to recap the victories, preview this weekend’s matchup against Alaska Fairbanks, and highlight the impact of the team’s young players as the season continues. 📸: Bill Howard/Cornell Athletics

Friday, December 19, 2025: Cornell men’s basketball returns to action Sunday at Albany following a two-week break for finals. The Big Red will look to snap a three-game losing streak in the fifth game of a six-game road trip. Senior Cooper Noard, who leads the team at 20 points per game, joins the show to reflect on the layoff, break down his strong start to the season, and explain how Cornell plans to clean things up defensively as it looks to get back on track. 📸: Cornell Sports / Caroline Sherman

Wednesday, December 17, 2025: A Bucknell student gets accidentally added to a Cornell Rugby group chat - and no one notices. What follows is an awkward, hilarious stretch of support messages, confusion, and unintended commitment. Mikey Brandt joins Between the Lines to tell the story of how an honest mistake turned into a viral moment. And somehow, it all ends with him officially listed on the Cornell Rugby roster as the Honorary Manager of Hype.

Monday, December 15, 2025: Ithaca College Athletics announced on Sunday that football head coach Mike Toerper is stepping down to become the new defensive coordinator at Cornell University. The move reunites him with Dan Swanstrom, his former head coach at Ithaca College, where Toerper previously served as defensive coordinator. Toerper joins Between the Lines to discuss his decision to join the Big Red, reflect on his time at Ithaca, and share what he plans to bring to East Hill next season. 📷 : Ithaca College Athletics / Rich Barnes

Wednesday, December 10, 2025: After last weekend’s split in the North Country against Clarkson and St. Lawrence, the Big Red now sit at seven wins through their first 11 games. With the season on pause for study break and the holidays, they won’t return to the ice until January 2nd and 3rd, when they host Omaha in Ithaca. Head coach Casey Jones joins us for his weekly visit to look back on last weekend’s action and discuss how the team is preparing for the long break. 📷 : Jared Silber / MSG

Wednesday, December 3, 2025: Last Saturday, Cornell men's hockey renewed its rivalry against Boston University in a nearly-sold out Madison Square Garden for Red Hot Hockey, where they fell 2-1. Head coach Casey Jones joins Ryan Gineo for his weekly Wednesday visit to chat about the game against the Terriers and look ahead to this weekend's trips to Clarkson and St. Lawrence. 📷 : DJ Jacobi / Cornell Sports

Wednesday, November 19, 2025: It was a successful first Lynah weekend for Cornell men's hockey, as the Big Red took down Brown 4-1 and Yale 5-2. Head coach Casey Jones joins Ryan Gineo for his weekly Wednesday visit to recap those pair of home wins and look ahead to another home slate this weekend against Union and RPI. 📷 : DJ Jacobi / Cornell Sports

Monday, November 17, 2025: It was a big weekend for Big Red men’s hockey, as Cornell swept its home-opening series with victories over Brown and Yale. Outscoring their opponents 9–3, junior defenseman George Fegaras earned ECAC Hockey’s Defender of the Week honors thanks to his three-assist weekend. He joins Between the Lines to reflect on the wins, discuss the impact of the underclassmen, and preview the continuation of the team’s four-game homestand, hosting Union and RPI this weekend. 📷 : Darl Zehr Photography / Cornell Athletics

Wednesday, November 12, 2025: After a weekend split at Harvard and Dartmouth, Cornell men’s hockey returns home at 2–2 for its first games at Lynah Rink this season against Brown and Yale. Head Coach Casey Jones joins Nick Karski for his weekly Wednesday visit to recap the New England trip, highlight Alexis Cournoyer’s impressive start, and preview a special home opener honoring the late Hall of Famer, Ken Dryden. 📷 : DJ Jacobi / Cornell Sports

Wednesday, November 5, 2025: Cornell men’s hockey opened the season with a weekend split at UMass, dropping a 2-1 decision on Friday before bouncing back with a 3-1 victory on Saturday. Head Coach Casey Jones joins the show for his weekly Wednesday appearance to break down the weekend’s games, highlight the impact of the freshmen, discuss the goalie situation, and preview the Big Red’s upcoming league matchups at Harvard and Dartmouth.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025: A new season of Cornell men’s hockey is here, as the Big Red hit the road to face nationally ranked UMass to open the campaign. Casey Jones takes over the reins as head coach after serving as the team’s associate head coach last season. He joins the show to preview this weekend’s matchup, break down the goaltending competition, and share his vision for the program heading into the new year.

Monday, October 27, 2025: Make it two straight wins for the Big Red after a wild, double-overtime comeback against Brown. Cornell stormed back with 11 unanswered points to force the extra-time - and running back Jordan Triplett was at the center of it all, scoring three touchdowns to seal the 30–24 victory. He joins the show to break down the win, his breakout performance, and how he’s emerged as Cornell’s go-to guy in the backfield.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025: Cornell football head coach Dan Swanstrom met with the media ahead of Friday night’s nationally televised road game at Harvard. Swanstrom discussed the play of quarterback Garrett Bass-Sulpizio, the emergence of running back Ricardo Lagares, and the challenge of facing Harvard’s potent offense in this week four matchup.

Friday, September 26, 2025: After last week’s three-point season-opening loss to Albany, Big Red football turns the page to Week 2 and their Ivy League opener at Yale in New Haven. Hear from Head Coach Dan Swanstrom as he breaks down this week’s quarterback decision, Yale’s offensive attack, and what makes Ryder Kurtz a dynamic weapon at tight end.

Friday, September 19, 2025: A new season of Cornell football begins on Saturday when the Big Red travel up to the Capital Region to take on Albany at 7pm. Head Coach Dan Swanstrom met with the media on Thursday to preview the game and discuss the team's preparation for the new year, including who will be at quarterback for the opener. 

Wednesday, September 10, 2025: Last Friday, legendary Cornell and Montreal Canadiens goalie Ken Dryden passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. Former Cornell men's hockey head coach Mike Schafer joins Nick Karski in-studio to remember and pay tribute to the hockey icon.

Monday, May 19: Cornell lacrosse is final four bound! The Big Red secured a one-goal win over Richmond on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals and will face Penn State in the national semifinals on Saturday at Gillette Stadium. Jon Donville swings by BTL to look back at the Big Red's win and preview all of the action coming up during Memorial Day weekend.

Monday, May 12: No. 1 ranked Cornell lacrosse is on to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament after Sunday night's 15-6 win over UAlbany. Former Cornell lacrosse All-American and Lacrosse Culture Daily's Jon Donville joins us on BTL to look back on the win, preview Saturday's game against Richmond, and look around the NCAA Tournament. Follow Jon on X/Twitter and find his articles and podcasts on LacrosseCultureDaily.com.