- Matchup: Yale Bulldogs vs Cornell Big Red
- Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Venue: Newman Arena, Ithaca, NY
- Broadcast: ESPNU
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On Friday, Newman Arena will host an exciting clash between the Cornell Big Red (12-12) and the Yale Bulldogs (21-4).
In their last game, the Yale Bulldogs triumphed over Penn with a final score of 74-70. Yale recorded a shooting percentage of 44.3% (27 of 61) and made 6 out of 26 three-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they managed to convert 14 of 18 opportunities, resulting in a successful rate of 77.8%. The Bulldogs grabbed a total of 36 rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end, and provided 13 assists during the game while forcing 9 turnovers and recording 4 steals. Defensively, Yale allowed Penn to shoot 42.4% on 25 of 59 attempts. Penn accumulated 14 assists and 6 steals, along with 29 rebounds (5 offensive, 24 defensive) but failed to register any blocks. Penn shot 71.4% from the free-throw line, converting 10 of 14 shots, and hit 10 of 19 attempts from beyond the arc, resulting in a total of 20 personal fouls between both teams (Yale 19, Penn 20).
Isaac Celiscar was a standout player in this matchup, achieving a field goal percentage of 66.7% along with 5 assists. He played for 38 minutes, secured 14 rebounds, and tallied 16 points on 6 of 9 shooting.
This season, Yale boasts a record of 21-4. The team averages 9.4 turnovers per game and 15.8 personal fouls. Yale pulls down an average of 35.4 rebounds per contest and has accumulated 405 assists throughout the season, placing them at 150th nationally in assists. The Bulldogs exhibit a shooting success rate of 41.0% from beyond the arc (219 of 534) and 76.6% from the free-throw line. They are averaging 83.0 points per game (47th in Division 1), shooting at 49.8% from the floor.
Defensively, the Bulldogs force 11.0 turnovers per game and draw 18.2 personal fouls against their opponents. They rank 61st in allowing assists, conceding 331 for the year. Yale allows a field goal percentage of 43.6% (637 of 1,461) and averages 30.5 rebounds per game. They permit opponents to shoot 35.0% from three-point range and rank 113th in Division 1 in points allowed per game (71.4).
In their last outing, the Cornell Big Red suffered a defeat to Harvard, resulting in a score of 73-54. They allowed Harvard to collect 32 rebounds (9 offensive). Cornell shot 32.1% from three-point range, connecting on 9 of 28 attempts, and achieved 14 out of 19 free throws (73.7%). Harvard effectively shot 43.1%, making 25 out of 58 attempts from the field. The Big Red concluded their game with a field goal percentage of 36.4%, going 20 for 55, and made 3 out of their 22 three-point attempts (13.6%). Cornell made 11 free throws, scoring at a rate of 84.6%. Harvard committed 13 fouls that allowed the Big Red to attempt a total of 13 free throws. Cornell turned the ball over 8 times while recording 5 steals and collected 22 defensive rebounds along with 7 offensive rebounds, totaling 29.
Anthony Nimani emerged as a key player for the Big Red, contributing 18 points in 24 minutes of play, along with 1 assist. He shot 5 of 12 from the field, achieving a field goal percentage of 41.7%, and collected 4 rebounds.
Cornell currently holds a record of 12-12 for the season. The Big Red average 19.5 personal fouls per game while converting at 74.3% from the charity stripe. They lead the nation in assists with an average of 21.2 assists per game and average 12.0 turnovers. Cornell has scored a total of 2,132 points this season (88.8 points per game) and averages 35.6 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Big Red are shooting an impressive 49.4% from the field, ranked 23rd nationwide.
Defensively, Cornell allows a three-point shooting percentage of 37.5% (214 of 571), and opponents hit 71.1% of their free throws against them. They give up an average of 16.5 assists and 33.8 rebounds per game, ranking 347th and 137th respectively in college basketball. The Big Red are positioned at 354th in Division 1 for points allowed, conceding 83.7 points per game. They force 11.6 turnovers each contest while allowing teams to shoot 47.6% from the floor (337th in college).
Who will clinch the victory tonight in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Yale Bulldogs
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