Cornell University Athletics

Kelleher established himself as one of the premier midfielders in Cornell men’s lacrosse history, earning three first-team All-Ivy League selections, multiple All-America honors and becoming the first recipient of the Ivy League Midfielder of the Year award in 2025. A dynamic and consistent offensive force, he started all 67 games of his career and finished with 127 points on 96 goals and 31 assists, ranking among the program’s all-time top midfield scorers. Kelleher topped the 20-goal mark in each of his four seasons, highlighted by a career-best 27 goals and 39 points as a senior, while totaling six career game-winning goals and regularly delivering in the biggest moments. He earned USA Lacrosse and USILA first-team and Nike Inside Lacrosse third-team All-America honors in 2025 after previously receiving honorable mention recognition from USA Lacrosse and USILA in 2024. Beyond his offensive production, Kelleher contributed as a complete midfielder with 68 ground balls and 13 caused turnovers during his career. He helped lead the Big Red to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including two trips to Championship Weekend in 2022 and 2025, including an NCAA title as a senior.