NCAAB · Final

Yale Bulldogs Defeat Cornell Big Red 88-76 in NCAAB Clash

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 11:00 AM ET · Newman Arena

Yale Bulldogs 88, Cornell Big Red 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Cornell Big Red vs Yale Bulldogs?

Yale Bulldogs beat Cornell Big Red 88-76 at Newman Arena on March 14, 2026.

Who was favored in Cornell Big Red vs Yale Bulldogs?

Yale Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -265 (about 73% implied). The favorite won.

In an exciting NCAAB matchup, the Yale Bulldogs secured an 88-76 victory over the Cornell Big Red at Newman Arena. This game was significant as it showcased Yale's strong home performance against a Cornell team that had previously bested them in their last encounter just two weeks prior. With this win, Yale improved its record to 25-5, while Cornell fell to 15-14.

Yale entered the game with an impressive home record of 24-5 and had been in solid form, winning eight of their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 75.6 points scored and allowed 67.9 points during this stretch. Their last five games saw them averaging 71.4 points while allowing 64.8, indicating a strong defensive effort. In contrast, Cornell had a record of 15-13 and had been performing well recently, winning seven of their last ten games and riding a three-game winning streak into this matchup. The Big Red averaged 83.0 points scored and 76.0 points allowed in their last ten games, showcasing their high-scoring capability but also vulnerability on defense.

The home advantage played a crucial role in Yale's performance, as they had a home record of 4-1 in their last five games, while Cornell's away record stood at 4-1 during the same period. This fixture was particularly noteworthy given their recent head-to-head history, where Yale had won four of their last five matchups against Cornell. Their most recent encounter on February 27, 2026, saw Cornell narrowly defeat Yale 72-69, adding an extra layer of intensity to this rematch.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details, but both teams were expected to field their strongest lineups. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Yale favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 163.5. The odds suggested a competitive matchup, reflecting the recent form of both teams.

The game conditions were typical for a late-season college basketball clash, with both teams looking to solidify their standings. Fans were treated to a thrilling contest, with Yale's scoring plays highlighted by key contributions from players like Casey Simmons, who made crucial free throws in the closing moments of the game. The Bulldogs maintained their lead through effective shooting and solid defense, ultimately sealing the victory with a final score of 88-76.

As the game progressed, viewers noted Yale's ability to respond under pressure, particularly in the second half when Cornell attempted to close the gap. The Bulldogs' resilience and strategic play were on full display, making this matchup a memorable one for both teams and their supporters.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	YALE -5.5	163.5 o -105 / u -115	Cornell Big Red +215 · Yale Bulldogs -265

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Leaders

PointsIsaac Celiscar27Yale Bulldogs
AssistsNick Townsend6Yale Bulldogs
ReboundsIsaac Celiscar6Yale Bulldogs
PointsJake Fiegen23Cornell Big Red
AssistsJosh Baldwin7Cornell Big Red
ReboundsJacob Beccles8Cornell Big Red

Recent form

Yale Bulldogs

Last 10: 8-2Streak W275.6 scored · 67.9 allowed per game4-1 at home

W78-53vs Princeton TigersMar 7
W60-54at Columbia LionsFeb 28
L69-72at Cornell Big RedFeb 27
W74-70vs Pennsylvania QuakersFeb 21
W76-75at Harvard CrimsonFeb 14
W83-70at Dartmouth Big GreenFeb 14
W87-81at Howard BisonFeb 10
W81-69vs Brown BearsFeb 7
L65-67vs Harvard CrimsonFeb 1
W83-68vs Dartmouth Big GreenJan 31

Cornell Big Red

Last 10: 7-3Streak W383 scored · 76 allowed per game4-1 away

W111-90at Dartmouth Big GreenMar 7
W86-80vs Brown BearsFeb 28
W72-69vs Yale BulldogsFeb 27
L54-73vs Harvard CrimsonFeb 21
L76-82at Pennsylvania QuakersFeb 14
W89-65at Princeton TigersFeb 14
W88-67at Columbia LionsFeb 7
L81-91vs Pennsylvania QuakersJan 31
W87-64vs Princeton TigersJan 30
W86-79at Harvard CrimsonJan 24

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Yale	24-7	-	11-3
Harvard	17-12	1	10-4
Pennsylvania	18-12	2	9-5
Cornell	15-13	3	8-6
Columbia	16-12	6	5-9
Dartmouth	11-16	6	5-9
Princeton	9-20	6	5-9
Brown	9-18	8	3-11

Box score

Stat	Cornell Big Red	Yale Bulldogs
Field goals	30-69	35-64
Field goal %	43	55
Three-pointers	11-37	10-25
Three-point %	30	40
Free throws	5-8	8-14
Free throw %	63	57
Rebounds	34	38
Offensive rebounds	19	16
Defensive rebounds	15	22
Assists	24	21
Steals	4	4
Blocks	3	6
Turnovers	6	7
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	8	7
Fast-break points	4	7
Points in the paint	34	46
Fouls	15	11
Largest lead	0	13
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

1st Half42-49Trevor Mullin makes driving layup
2nd Half42-51Isaac Celiscar makes layup
2nd Half44-51Jake Fiegen makes layup (Josh Baldwin assists)
2nd Half44-54Trevor Mullin makes 25-foot three point jumper (Nick Townsend assists)
2nd Half47-54Adam Hinton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cooper Noard assists)
2nd Half47-56Isaac Celiscar makes layup (Samson Aletan assists)
2nd Half50-56Jake Fiegen makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jacob Beccles assists)
2nd Half50-58Isaac Celiscar makes layup (Samson Aletan assists)
2nd Half52-58Jake Fiegen makes layup (Anthony Nimani assists)
2nd Half53-58Jake Fiegen makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half56-58Anthony Nimani makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kaspar Sepp assists)
2nd Half56-60Isaac Celiscar makes layup
2nd Half56-61Nick Townsend makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-61Anthony Nimani makes layup (Kaspar Sepp assists)
2nd Half58-63Isaac Celiscar makes 8-foot jumper (Casey Simmons assists)
2nd Half58-65Trevor Mullin makes driving layup
2nd Half58-67Samson Aletan makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half60-67Cooper Noard makes driving layup (Kaspar Sepp assists)
2nd Half60-70Jordan Brathwaite makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaac Celiscar assists)
2nd Half62-70Jacob Beccles makes driving layup (Cooper Noard assists)
2nd Half62-72Trevor Mullin makes driving layup
2nd Half63-72Cooper Noard makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half64-72Cooper Noard makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half65-72Cooper Noard makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half68-72Jacob Beccles makes 23-foot three point jumper (Josh Baldwin assists)
2nd Half68-74Isaac Celiscar makes layup
2nd Half68-75Isaac Celiscar makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half68-78Jordan Brathwaite makes 22-foot three point jumper (Trevor Mullin assists)
2nd Half68-80Nick Townsend makes 10-foot jumper (Jordan Brathwaite assists)
2nd Half68-81Nick Townsend makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-81Jacob Beccles makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-81Josh Baldwin makes layup
2nd Half74-81Jake Fiegen makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jacob Beccles assists)
2nd Half76-81Adam Hinton makes driving layup (Jacob Beccles assists)
2nd Half76-83Nick Townsend makes layup (Jordan Brathwaite assists)
2nd Half76-84Casey Simmons makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-85Casey Simmons makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-86Casey Simmons makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-87Trevor Mullin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-88Trevor Mullin makes free throw 2 of 2