Cornell Big Red men's squash
| Cornell Big Red men's squash | |
|---|---|
| University | Cornell University |
| First season | 1956-57 |
| Head coach | David Palmer (3rd season) |
| League | |
| Conference | Ivy League |
| Location | Ithaca, New York |
| Venue | Belkin International Squash Courts |
| Rivalries | Columbia, , |
| All-time record | 444–474 (.484) |
| All-Americans | 11 |
| Nickname | Big Red |
| Colors | Carnelian red and white[1] |
| Website | http://cornellbigred.com/index.aspx?path=msquash |
The Cornell Big Red men's squash team is the intercollegiate men's squash team for Cornell University located in Ithaca, New York. The team competes in the Ivy League within the . The team was established in 1956. They play at the Belkin International Squash Courts at the Reis Tennis Center. The head coach is currently Australian former world number 1, David Palmer.
History[]
Mark Devoy coached the team for 12 seasons from 2004 to 2016. He led the Big Red to be a steady presence in the top 8 nationally, with a 126-89 career record. The Big Red finished as high as 6th in the country during Devoy's tenure. Palmer replaced both Mark and Julee Devoy (women's head coach) before the 2016-2017 season. Palmer is the third former world number 1 currently coaching a college squash team, joining Drexel's John White and MIT's Thierry Lincou.
Year-by-year results[]
Men's Squash[]
Updated March 2020.[2]
| Year | Wins | Losses | Ivy League | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | 10 | 6 | 3rd | 6th |
| 2011–2012 | 13 | 7 | 4th | 4th |
| 2012–2013 | 16 | 6 | 3rd (Tie) | 8th |
| 2013–2014 | 10 | 7 | 3rd | 6th |
| 2014–2015 | 9 | 9 | 6th | 11th |
| 2015–2016 | 9 | 9 | 5th | 10th |
| 2016–2017 | 7 | 12 | 7th | 12th |
| 2017–2018 | 6 | 15 | 8th | 16th |
| 2018–2019 | 6 | 12 | 7th | 13th |
| 2019–2020 | 7 | 11 | 7th | 10th |
Players[]
Current roster[]
Updated January 2022.[3]
| # | Nat | Player | Pos | S/G | Age | Acquired | Birthplace |
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Jr. | 2019 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ||||
| 1 | 
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Jr. | 2019 | Mumbai, India | |||
| 8 |
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Jr. | 2019 | Centerville, Ohio | |||
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Jr. | 2019 | Chandigarh, India | ||||
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Jr. | 2019 | Paradise Valley, Arizona | ||||
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Sr. | 2018 | Locust Valley, New York | ||||
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Sr. | 2018 | Louisville, Kentucky | ||||
| 4 |
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Sr. | 2018 | Brooklyn Heights, New York | |||
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Sr. | 2018 | Cincinnati, Ohio | ||||
| 9 |
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Fr. | 2021 | Cincinnati, Ohio | |||
| 6 | 
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Sr. | 2018 | Stockholm, Sweden | |||
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Gr. | 2017 | Mumbai, India | ||||
| 5 |
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Fr. | 2021 | Mumbai, India | |||
| 7 |
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Nick Robinson | So. | 2020 | New York, New York | ||
| 2 |
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So. | 2020 | Villanova, Pennsylvania | |||
| 3 |
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Fr. | 2021 | Pune, India |
Notable former players[]
Notable alumni include:
- Chris Sachvie '10, 3x All-American, 2x All-Ivy, current Columbia Lions men's squash assistant coach, former Dickinson Red Devils squash coach.
- Nick Sachvie '14, Highest world ranking of no. 64, Ivy League Rookie of the Year, 4x All-American and 4x All-Ivy. [4]
References[]
- ^ "Colors". Cornell University Brand Center. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
- ^ "Men's Squash".
- ^ "Roster".
- ^ "Nick Sachvie - 2013-14 Men's Squash". Retrieved 19 March 2018.
External links[]
- Cornell Big Red men's squash
- College men's squash teams in the United States
- Squash in New York (state)
- Sports clubs established in 1956
- 1956 establishments in New York (state)