Cornell Big Red Men’s Polo finished as the national runner-up after falling to North Texas 15-13 in the championship final at Prestonwood Polo & Country Club, according to a March 22 announcement. The match concluded Cornell’s season with an overall record of 11 wins and four losses.
The result marks the end of a strong season for Cornell, which participates in NCAA varsity polo through the United States Polo Association, according to the official website. The team is affiliated with Cornell University and operates from Ithaca, New York.
Senior Benito Jaramillo-Samper received both the USPA’s national horsemanship award and all-tournament honors. He was joined on the all-tournament team by teammate Malachi Light. Light also earned the organization’s sportsmanship award for the tournament, while women’s player Samantha Iahn received similar recognition.
Cornell Big Red Polo is a university athletics program focused on equestrian competition and uses “Big Red” as its mascot alongside other university athletic teams, according to the official website. The program engages in NCAA varsity polo through its affiliation with both Cornell University and the United States Polo Association.
The conclusion of this season highlights Cornell’s continued presence in collegiate equestrian sports. Further information about future competitions or next steps for the team has not yet been announced.
