MOUNT VERNON – Back on its home turf following a four-game road swing, Cornell's men's lacrosse team got going early against Edgewood en route to a 12-6 victory Wednesday night at Van Metre Field at Ash Park.
 
Cornell's all-time scoring leader Kyle Jussila filled up the net with a season-high six goals while Matt Norwood and Ethan Kupka each struck twice for the Rams (3-7), who tied their best scoring output of the spring.
 
The Rams needed only 13 seconds to break into the scoring column, receiving a quick strike from first-year Ben Schwartz for his first collegiate goal.
 
Back-to-back scores from Norwood, followed by a goal from Jussila pushed the Rams ahead 4-1 late in the opening period and coach Lane Zierten's squad never looked back.
 
Jussila finished his big night with eight points and 10 ground balls. The fifth-year attempted 21 of the team's 44 shots, while raising his season goal total to 22.
 
Rory MacLean handed out two assists and Luke Baldwin scored once for the Rams.
 
Goalkeeper Thomas Cook registered 13 saves in a complete-game effort. He limited the Eagles (3-2) to two goals on 27 second-half shots, helping Cornell pull away from a 7-4 halftime lead.
 
Torii Greiskalns gathered four ground balls and Zach Arnold led the Rams with two caused turnovers.
 
Coming up – Cornell is scheduled to play Marian at 1 p.m. Saturday in Fond du Lac, Wis.