ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Cornell men's polo team used a big run spanning the first and second chukkers to remain unbeaten, topping UConn 29-10 on Friday evening at Oxley Equestrian Center. The Big Red improved to 7-0 on the season with the victory.

Benito Jaramilo Samper scored eight goals, with Max Sponer and Dylan Tung notching six apiece and UConn transfer Malachi Light adding six. Cornell was also credited with four pony goals. Also seeing action in the win was Fin Maroney and Harry Fredrick.

"This was another great win for our guys. After going 0-2 in close losses against the Huskies a year ago, we're thrilled to have gotten a bit of redemption, and to continue our quest for a D1 Championship title this year," said Anthony Condo Jr., the Peter B. Orthwein `68 Head Coach of Polo. "Benito has been the consummate senior leader on the field, with a very solid crew of sophomores in Dylan, Max and Malachi backing him. Next up is a big test for us as we host the 2025 William S. Field Invitational this coming week before breaking for the holidays and winter intersession."

The Big Red trailed 2-1 early, but an 8-0 run put the home team in the lead for good. Cornell held a 15-4 edge at halftime and grew the lead to 24-4 after three chukkers before cruising to the victory, its seventh straight this season without a loss.

Cornell returns to action when it begins the William S. Field Invitational with an intrasquad matchup between Cornell Red and White teams on Friday. 20 at 7 p.m. at Oxley Equestrian Center.