Ben Raab
Staff Reporter
https://twitter.com/BenHRaab | ben.raab@yale.edu
Ben Raab covers faculty and academics at Yale and writes about the Yale men's basketball team. Originally from New York City, Ben is a sophomore in Pierson college pursuing a double major in history and political science.
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No. 13 Yale falls to No. 5 San Diego State in March Madness, ending historically strong season

The Bulldogs couldn’t pull off a second upset against No. 5 San Diego State on Sunday night, but they still are heading home as one of the most accomplished teams in program history.

March 25, 2024

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MEN’S BASKETBALL: No. 13 Yale still an underdog ahead of matchup against No. 5 San Diego State

The Bulldogs, playing as 13-point underdogs, bested Auburn on March 22. But coming off a 69–65 first-round victory, the Aztecs will likely prove a similarly difficult matchup.

March 24, 2024

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First-year center Samson Aletan an unlikely hero in shock upset over No. 13 Auburn

Samson Aletan ’27, who had not played in three straight games ahead of Friday’s matchup against Auburn, came up with two key blocks in the final seconds to seal the victory.

March 24, 2024

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MARCH MADNESS: Idaho student band covers for the Bulldogs, wears Yale merch

The University of Idaho’s student band, wearing Yale T-shirts, will be back again Sunday night to perform throughout the Yale-San Diego State game.

March 24, 2024

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MARCH MADNESS: How No. 13 Yale can pull off the upset vs. No. 4 Auburn

In their toughest test yet, the Bulldogs must play at their own pace, excel in key matchups and win the rebounding battle.

March 22, 2024

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Yale’s defensive anchor Bez Mbeng takes pride in shutting down opponents

Mbeng, the two-time Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year, impacts the game on and off the stat sheet.

March 22, 2024

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‘A never say die attitude’: Salovey’s message for Yale ahead of matchup with No. 4 Auburn

Salovey, a longtime supporter of the team, will be following the game from Hong Kong.

March 21, 2024

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MEN’S BASKETBALL: A beginner’s guide to March Madness and the 2023-24 Bulldogs

What is March Madness? Who is head coach James Jones? The News has you covered with all the must-knows ahead of Friday’s NCAA tournament matchup against Auburn.

March 21, 2024

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No. 13 Yale to face No. 4 Auburn in first round of March Madness

The No. 13 seeded Bulldogs will travel to Spokane, Washington to play the No. 4 seeded Tigers on Friday, March 22.

March 17, 2024

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MEN’S BASKETBALL: Yale takes down Cornell, now one game from March Madness qualification and Ivy title

The Bulldogs will face No. 4 seed Brown in the championship game Sunday at noon.

March 16, 2024

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MEN’S BASKETBALL: Ivy League eyes first ever at-large bid to March Madness

Yale, Princeton and Cornell have all played at historically high levels this year, calling into question the Ivy League’s reputation as a “one-bid league.”

March 15, 2024