- Matchup: Cornell Big Red vs Yale Bulldogs
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: John J. Lee Amphitheater, New Haven, CT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Yale Bulldogs (12-3) will compete against the Cornell Big Red (7-8) at the John J. Lee Amphitheater.
In their recent game, the Cornell Big Red suffered a defeat against Dartmouth, finishing with a final score of 102-91. Cornell posted a shooting percentage of 47.7% (31 of 65) and hit 9 of their 32 attempts from beyond the arc. From the free throw line, the Big Red converted 20 of 24 shots, achieving an impressive 83.3% success rate. On the boards, they grabbed 36 rebounds, with 10 being offensive. Additionally, they notched up 22 assists, alongside 5 turnovers and 2 steals. Defensively, they allowed Dartmouth to shoot 55.9% from the field, as their opponents made 38 out of 68 attempts. Dartmouth recorded 21 assists and 7 steals. They collected a total of 30 rebounds (7 offensive, 23 defensive) and did not block any shots. The Green went 63.2% from the free throw line, hitting 12 of 19 tries, along with 14 out of 30 shots from three-point range. In terms of fouls, Cornell ended the game with 21, compared to Dartmouth’s 19 fouls.
Jake Fiegen stood out in this game, shooting an impressive 60.0% from the field and contributing 2 assists. He played 34 minutes, collected 6 rebounds, and scored a total of 33 points on 12 of 20 shooting.
Cornell enters this game with a season record of 7-8. They average 94.3 points per game (2nd in the nation) with a shooting percentage of 49.8%. The Big Red excel in three-point shooting, hitting 41.4% (217 of 524), and maintain a free throw percentage of 75.1%. As a team, they average 37.3 rebounds and have accumulated 348 assists this year, ranking 8th in collegiate basketball in assists. They average 12.9 turnovers and commit 20.5 fouls per game.
On defense, Cornell forces opponents into 12.4 turnovers each game and draws 17.7 personal fouls. They rank 261st in Division 1 for assists allowed, having surrendered 252 this season. The Big Red’s defense allows opponents a shooting percentage of 48.1% (465 of 967) and they give up 34.4 rebounds per game while conceding 38.2% on three-point attempts. They currently rank 360th in the nation for points allowed, allowing 87.9 PPG.
In their last outing, the Yale Bulldogs faced Princeton, losing 76-60. Yale managed to collect 15 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards for a total of 25. They turned the ball over 8 times and registered 5 steals. Princeton committed 16 fouls, allowing Yale 15 free throw attempts, of which they converted 9 for a 60.0% success rate. Yale struggled from distance, making 5 of their 29 three-point attempts (17.2%). Overall, they shot 23 for 65 from the field, translating to a shooting percentage of 35.4%. Defensively, Yale allowed Princeton to shoot 45.8% (22 of 48) and 40.7% from the three-point line (11 of 27), conceding 21 out of 23 from the charity stripe (91.3%). In total rebounds, Yale allowed Princeton to secure 34 boards, with 8 coming from the offensive end.
Nick Townsend was a key player for Yale in this matchup, contributing 13 points with 1 assist in 37 minutes of play. He shot 5 of 12 from the field for a 41.7% shooting rate and also secured 5 rebounds.
Yale holds a current record of 12-3 this season. They average 16.2 fouls per game and boast a free throw shooting percentage of 77.0%. They record an impressive 16.4 assists per game (76th in college basketball) while turning the ball over just 9.5 times per contest. Yale has scored a total of 1,255 points this season, averaging 83.7 points per game, while pulling down an average of 35.5 rebounds.
On the defensive side, Yale allows 35.3% shooting from three-point range (146 of 414) and their opponents have a free throw success rate of 69.1%. They give up an average of 13.1 assists and 31.2 rebounds per game, ranking 164th and 36th respectively in Division 1. The Bulldogs rank 149th in Division 1 for points surrendered per game, allowing 72.3. They force 11.5 turnovers per game and have restricted teams to a shooting percentage of 43.1% from the field (151st in D-1).
Who will come out on top in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Cornell
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