BASKETBALL
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

SPENCER KING & SIENNA TEJPAUL
MEN’S BASKETBALL: Bulldogs bite Bobcats in season-opener

The Yale men’s basketball team opened their 2024-25 season with a strong showing in an 88–62 win over in-state rivals Quinnipiac.

November 6, 2024

LIZA KAUFMAN
Scrimmages, giveaways and a chance at $25,000: Men’s and Women’s Basketball kick off their seasons with Bulldog Madness

Bulldog Madness launched the men’s and women’s basketball seasons with scrimmages, contests, free food and giveaways.

October 29, 2024

MEREDITH HENDERSON
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “Shock the Ivy League”: Bulldogs confident despite being picked sixth in preseason poll

The preseason poll for Ivy League Women’s Basketball has Yale finishing in the bottom half of the league, but Head Coach Dalila Eshe’s team has other plans.

October 22, 2024

BEN RAAB & ETHAN WOLIN
Lamont honors Idaho band for cheering on Bulldogs

Governor Ned Lamont proclaimed Thursday “University of Idaho Day” after the school’s marching band stepped in to support Yale during March Madness.

March 29, 2024

KAITLYN POHLY
Students reflect on historic March Madness run for Yale Men’s Basketball

After Sunday night’s loss to San Diego State University, Yale Men’s Basketball’s historically successful March Madness run came to a close. Students reflected on the tournament and basketball on campus to the News.

March 25, 2024

BEN RAAB
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

THE YALE DAILY NEWS
Yale falls to San Diego State, ends March Madness run

Follow the News’ live coverage here.

March 24, 2024

BEN RAAB & JACK CLOHERTY
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

BEN RAAB
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