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Yale Bulldogs Reach Ivy League Championship After Defeating Cornell

3/15/2026

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Summary

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Yale Bulldogs advanced to the Ivy League championship by defeating Cornell 88-76 in the semifinals.
Isaac Celiscar led Yale with a career-high 27 points.
Trevor Mullin added 21 points for Yale, and Yale shot 55% from the field.
Yale earned a sixth appearance in the Ivy League final, where they will face Penn, which defeated Harvard in overtime.
The championship game is set for March 15 at noon on ESPN2.

History

Historical Context

The Ivy League, established in 1954, introduced its first official basketball tournament in 2017, marking a significant shift in collegiate athletics. This tournament allows the top four teams to compete for an automatic NCAA bid. Yale has made six championship appearances, with standout performances like Isaac Celiscar's 27 points in the semifinals, underscoring the league's competitive spirit and Yale's athletic legacy.

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Story summary

Yale Bulldogs advanced to the Ivy League championship by defeating Cornell 88-76 in the semifinals.
Isaac Celiscar led Yale with a career-high 27 points.
Trevor Mullin added 21 points for Yale, and Yale shot 55% from the field.
Yale earned a sixth appearance in the Ivy League final, where they will face Penn, which defeated Harvard in overtime.
The championship game is set for March 15 at noon on ESPN2.

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