The 65th annual Cortaca Jug lived up to its reputation as one of the most exciting rivalries in Division III football. In front of 9,562 fans at Grady Field, the Cortland Red Dragons secured a 28-17 victory over the Ithaca Bombers to close out an undefeated regular season. The win marked Cortland’s third 10-0 season […]
Cortland’s Game-Winning Field Goal Secures Empire 8 Victory Against Brockport
The Cortland Red Dragons football team narrowly defeated the Brockport Golden Eagles 29-28 on Saturday, clinching their fourth consecutive Empire 8 Conference Championship. The victory was sealed by a game-winning 38-yard field goal from senior kicker Mike Baloga, who nailed the kick with just 27 seconds remaining. This win gave Cortland an automatic berth in […]
Cortland Football Ready for Playoff Push as Division III Expands Championship Field
As the 2024 Division III football season reaches the prime of conference play, the Red Dragons are continuing their dominant run. Currently sitting at 6-0, Cortland has been on a tear, outscoring their Empire 8 opponents 145-24 in their first three conference matchups. This dominance has earned them the #2 ranking in the country, just […]
Watching the Tape: Brian Daboll’s Bet on Daniel Jones
When Brian Daboll stepped up to the podium on Sunday, he was greeted with a barrage of questions about the New York Giants’ starting quarterback, Daniel Jones. It was hardly a surprise; after a disappointing performance in the team’s home opening loss against the Vikings, the spotlight continues to be fixed on Jones, the team’s […]
Cortland’s Hit King: Mat Bruno Becomes All-Time Hit Leader
Cortland’s graduate student Mat Bruno became the schools all time hit leader during their second doubleheader game against Oswego last weekend. With a game-tying RBI single in the eighth inning, Bruno surpassed the record of 235 hits set by Andrew Mead from 2003-06. “It is such an honor to be in the same category as […]
Inside the UFL: A Beginner’s Guide to the New Football League
The UFL is yet another Spring football league that is attempting to establish itself as a reliable development league for the NFL. The new league is the product of a merger between the XFL and the USFL, two Spring leagues that struggled financially in their first season. Despite the hurdles these leagues have proven to […]
Acing the Series: Cortland’s Pitchers Secure Sweep Against Plattsburgh
Cortland sweeped Plattsburgh in their first SUNYAC series at home this season. Plattsburgh was 11-6 and had never been swept on the road before coming to Cortland. Across the three-game series, Cortland’s pitching staff showcased their depth, allowing just four runs over a span of 27 innings, effectively stalling the Cardinals’ offense and paving the […]
Men’s and Women’s Hockey Both Win SUNYAC Title
Cortland’s hockey programs made history over the weekend as both the men’s and women’s teams won the SUNYAC championships against Plattsburgh, making this the first time in school history that either team has won the title. In their debut season after transitioning from the NEWHL conference, Cortland’s women’s team claimed the inaugural SUNYAC Championship for […]
31 Years In The Making: Men’s Hockey Returns To The SUNYAC Finals
The Cortland Men’s Hockey team defeated Geneseo in the SUNYAC semi finals to advance to the finals for the second time in school history. The Red Dragons will face SUNY Plattsburgh in the finals on Saturday March 2nd at 7 PM. With 31 years since their last appearance, Cortland braces for yet another matchup against […]
Are the Chiefs the NFL’s Next Dynasty?
Did you expect a different result? The Chiefs have claimed the Lombardi Trophy two years straight and for the third time in the last five years. They became the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowls since the Patriots in 2003-04. In one of his post Super Bowl interviews, Mahomes was asked about his early […]