BASKETBALL
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

BEN RAAB
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

THE YALE DAILY NEWS
Yale upsets Auburn, advances to next round of March Madness

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March 22, 2024

BEN RAAB
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

BEN RAAB
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

HAILEY TALBERT
March Madness Money

How much money made from March Madness actually benefits the participating basketball programs and academic institutions?

March 22, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Politicians torn after Yale and UConn make March Madness

The News spoke to Connecticut leaders after two men’s teams in the state qualified for the basketball tournament. Even Mayor Justin Elicker said, “Go Bulldogs and Go Huskies!”

March 22, 2024

BEN RAAB
‘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

BEN RAAB & JACK CLOHERTY
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

Ben Raab
BEN RAAB
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

THE YALE DAILY NEWS
Yale trumps Brown in Ivy finals, makes March Madness

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March 17, 2024