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Yale Bulldogs Face Cornell in Thrilling Ivy League Semifinal

3/15/2026

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Summary

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The Ivy League Tournament semifinals feature Yale Bulldogs of Yale University against Cornell University at Newman Arena in Ithaca, New York.
Yale is 23-5 and favored by 3.5 points.
The Bulldogs seek a second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
This is Yale and Cornell's third meeting this season, with one win for each.
The game is high-scoring at 163.5 points, with Nick Townsend of Yale and Cooper Noard of Cornell scoring.

History

Historical Context

The Ivy League introduced its first postseason basketball tournament in 2017, ending its status as the last NCAA Division I conference without one. This change allowed the top four teams to compete for an automatic NCAA tournament bid, enhancing the league's visibility. Yale's victory in 2019 marked its first NCAA appearance since 1962, reflecting the league's competitive evolution and growing excitement around Ivy League basketball.

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Story summary

The Ivy League Tournament semifinals feature Yale Bulldogs of Yale University against Cornell University at Newman Arena in Ithaca, New York.
Yale is 23-5 and favored by 3.5 points.
The Bulldogs seek a second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
This is Yale and Cornell's third meeting this season, with one win for each.
The game is high-scoring at 163.5 points, with Nick Townsend of Yale and Cooper Noard of Cornell scoring.

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