For the first time since 1977, Cornell lacrosse has won the NCAA Tournament championship. The No. 1 Big Red, who have lost in three championship game appearances since their last title, defeated No. 2 Maryland 13-10 on Monday to once again establish itself as the best team in college lacrosse.

"He's one of the best of all time," Brendan Staub (Garden City) said of Kirst. "So when he settles into a game it makes everyone else feel a lot more comfortable and gives us the confidence we need."

CJ Kirst tied the NCAA single-season goals record as Cornell captures first NCAA team championship in any sport since 1977