Meredith Henderson
Staff Reporter
mer_henderson5 | meredith.henderson@yale.edu
Meredith Henderson covers a variety of sports for the YDN. She is a sophomore in Saybrook College from Keller, Texas. She plays varsity softball and is double-majoring in Psychology and English with a concentration in creative writing.
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MEREDITH HENDERSON
WOMEN’S SOCCER: Bulldogs fall just short against Vanderbilt

The women’s soccer team played hard against the highly-ranked Commodores, but ultimately fell 1–2.

September 2, 2025

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WOMEN’S SOCCER: Bulldogs open season with back-to-back wins

The women’s soccer team began its season on a hot streak, taking down Vermont and Hofstra.

August 29, 2025

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Yale partners with NIL marketplace after opting out of NCAA settlement

Opendorse, an NIL platform, allows Yale players to create profiles and receive paid requests for endorsements, appearances and personalized messages.

February 12, 2025

MEREDITH HENDERSON
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Bulldogs drop weekend games to Princeton, Penn

The Yale women’s basketball team lost two more conference games, falling to last in the Ivy League.

February 3, 2025

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WOMEN’S HOCKEY: Bulldogs triumph in two-win weekend

Over the weekend, the Yale women’s ice hockey team defended Ingalls Rink against challenges by RPI and Union College.

February 2, 2025

MEREDITH HENDERSON
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Bulldogs fail to find rhythm against Crimson powerhouse

The Yale women’s basketball team fell on Saturday for the second time to Harvard, dropping to four losses in the Ivy League.

January 27, 2025

MEREDITH HENDERSON
If Anyone Cares: An NFL Playoff Recap

NEW HAVEN, CONN. — Recent survey results polled from the area around my dorm have found that one in very few Yalies gives a shit […]

January 24, 2025

MEREDITH HENDERSON
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Bulldogs crumble to Columbia, bounce back against Big Green

The Yale women’s basketball team found their footing this past weekend, rallying back from a tough defeat with a win of their own.

January 22, 2025

MEREDITH HENDERSON
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Merrimack defeats Yale in close match

The Yale women’s basketball team fell yet again in a low-scoring contest against Merrimack 45–50.

November 22, 2024

MEREDITH HENDERSON
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: ‘We’re just trying to figure it out’: Bulldogs drop two consecutive contests

Matchups on Tuesday and Friday did not fall in favor of the Yale women’s basketball team, extending their losing streak to three.

November 18, 2024

MEREDITH HENDERSON
“A war on ignorance”: A Long Talk comes to Yale Athletics

A Long Talk, a movement started by two fathers to initiate hard conversations about race, partnered with Yale Athletics starting in 2023.

November 14, 2024