ITHACA, N.Y. – The Cornell men's polo team opened its 2026-27 season with a 33-8 victory over Montana State on Friday, Oct. 16, at home.

Senior Fin Maroney led the way with 11 goals. Max Sponer added eight, Malachi Light scored seven and Dylan Tung had four. Ezra James chipped in two goals, and Martin Revelo added one.

Cornell got off to a quick start, scoring nine goals in the first chukker while holding Montana State scoreless. Sponer scored four times in the period, Light added three, and Tung and Revelo each scored once.

The Big Red kept the pressure on in the second chukker, scoring 10 more to take a 19-3 lead into halftime. Maroney scored five of those goals, Sponer had four and Tung added one. Montana State got on the board with three goals in the period.

Light scored four times in the third chukker, Tung added two and Maroney had one as Cornell outscored the Bobcats 7-0 to push the lead to 26-3.

Maroney scored five times in the fourth chukker, and James scored both of his goals to give Cornell another seven-goal period. Montana State scored five in the final chukker.

Luke Howe led Montana State with seven goals, and Clare Bogart added one. Tim Bedell also played for the Bobcats.

"A great season-opening win for our guys," said Anthony M. Condo, Jr., Peter B. Orthwein '68 Head Coach of Polo. "We look forward to maintaining our status as a USPA D1 squad this year, and this certainly is a step in the right direction. Especially notable this evening is how Senior Fin Maroney's game has elevated to start this year. We were also able to go deep into our bench tonight, which allows for valuable playing time for our reserve players. I am really excited to see what this team ultimately accomplishes this season."

Cornell opens the year 1-0. They will face Gardnertown Polo Club at home on October 24th at 6:00 p.m.