- Matchup: Cornell Big Red vs Yale Bulldogs
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Venue: Newman Arena, Ithaca, NY
- Broadcast: ESPNU
- Point Spread: Cornell (+4)
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In the Ivy League Semifinals, the Yale Bulldogs (23-5) are set to face off against the Cornell Big Red (15-12) at Newman Arena this Saturday. Yale enters the matchup as 4-point favorites, with the over/under for the game set at 164.5.
The Cornell Big Red recently triumphed over Dartmouth, clinching a victory with a final score of 111-90. Cornell committed 25 personal fouls, while Dartmouth whistled for 14. The Big Red made 8 of 25 attempts from three-point range, whereas Dartmouth converted 90.9% of its free throws, hitting 30 out of 33 attempts. Dartmouth pulled down 29 rebounds (7 offensive, 22 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They managed to distribute 15 assists and registered 8 steals. Defensively, Cornell allowed their opponents to shoot 44.1% from the field (26 of 59) and gathered a total of 30 rebounds, with 4 being offensive. At the foul line, Cornell hit 10 of 15 shots for a success rate of 66.7%. The Big Red finished the game with an impressive shooting percentage of 63.1% (41 of 65) and made 19 of 38 from beyond the arc.
Jake Fiegen stood out in the game, showcasing a remarkable shooting percentage of 77.8% while contributing 2 assists. He participated for 21 minutes, grabbed 2 rebounds, and scored 22 points from 7 out of 9 shooting attempts.
This season, Cornell has achieved a record of 15-12. They average 11.9 turnovers per game and commit 19.3 personal fouls on average. As a team, Cornell averages 35.2 rebounds per game and ranks 15th in D-1 with a total of 573 assists. They successfully shoot 39.7% from three-point range (351 of 885) and have a free throw percentage of 74.4%. The Big Red score an average of 88.9 points per game, placing them 7th nationally, while their overall field goal percentage stands at 49.8%.
Defensively, the Big Red force an average of 11.5 turnovers per game and earn 17.3 fouls. They concede 37.1% on three-point shots and rank 355th in the nation for opponent points per game (83.2). The team allows a shooting percentage of 47.4% (789 of 1,664) and gives up 33.4 rebounds per game, ranking 227th in college for assists allowed, with a total of 447.
In their most recent game, the Yale Bulldogs secured a convincing win over Princeton, concluding with a score of 78-53. In rebounding, Yale permitted Princeton to collect 24 total rebounds (2 offensive). Yale shot 25.0% from beyond the arc (7 of 28) and finished 8 of 12 at the free-throw line (66.7%). They held Princeton to a shooting percentage of 37.3% (19 of 51) while Yale achieved a shooting accuracy of 45.8% (27 of 59). From the three-point line, the Bulldogs hit 6 of 21 attempts (28.6%) and were successful on 18 of their free throw attempts, achieving a rate of 75.0%. Princeton was penalized with 18 personal fouls, leading to 24 free throw attempts for Yale, who also recorded 9 steals in the match. The Bulldogs secured 28 defensive rebounds along with 6 offensive boards, totaling 34 rebounds.
Nick Townsend made a significant impact for the Bulldogs, contributing 17 points in 31 minutes of play, along with 2 assists. He shot 4 of 7, resulting in a shooting percentage of 57.1%, and collected 7 rebounds.
This season, Yale holds a 23-5 record. Offensively, the Bulldogs shoot an impressive 49.7% from the field, positioning them 18th nationally. They have accumulated 2,281 points this season (averaging 81.5 points per game) and secure 34.9 rebounds per game. They average 16.0 assists per game (ranking 63rd in the country) and manage to maintain low turnovers with an average of 9.4 per game. Yale commits 15.8 personal fouls per contest and boasts a free-throw shooting percentage of 76.0%.
The Bulldogs’ defense ranks 77th in D-1 for points allowed per game at 70.2. They force an average of 11.3 turnovers and permit opponents to shoot 43.3% from the field (123rd in college). Yale allows a three-point shooting percentage of 34.4% (254 of 738) and their opponents convert 71.6% on free throws. The Bulldogs relinquish 13.0 assists and 30.5 rebounds per game, ranking 153rd and 15th nationally, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Cornell (+4)
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