Cornell University Athletics

PRONUNCIATION
2024 | SOPHOMORE SEASON
Earned All-Ivy Honorable Mention after an outstanding sophomore season ... led the Ivy League in field goals per game (1.3) and field goal percentage (.929, second nationally) ... finished second in the conference in scoring (7.2 points per game) ... connected on 13-of-14 field goals, including 11-of-12 from beyond 30 yards, with a long of 48 ... started his career with 10 consecutive made field goals ... his 72 points ranked second in a single season all-time by a Big Red kicker ... named Ivy League Special Teams Player of the Week after setting school records with four field goals and 15 kicking points in a win over then-No. 22 Dartmouth ... also served as the team's kickoff specialist.

2023 | FRESHMAN SEASON
Appeared in four games for the Big Red as a place-kicker ... posted 336 yards on seven attempts against Brown ... made his collegiate debut against Bucknell. 

PRIOR TO CORNELL
Earned second-team all-state honors as a place-kicker as a senior at Marriotts Ridge HS ... named first team All-Metro by the Baltimore Sun and first-team all-county ... Sports Majors' Baltimore Area Special Teams Player of the Year ... earned NFF Scholar Athlete Award for Region 3 ... chosen to play in the Big 33 All-Star game ... 2023 Adidas All-American Bowl on NBC Kicking Finalist ... was the 2022 NJ Spring Camp Kickoff Champion ... 2022 Top 12 camp selection for Chris Sailer Kicking.

PERSONAL
Alan Zhao is enrolled in the College of Engineering.