Dartmouth Dominates Elms in Lopsided Victory
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Leede Arena
Dartmouth Big Green 107, Elms Blazers 43, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Elms Blazers vs Dartmouth Big Green?
Dartmouth Big Green beat Elms Blazers 107-43 at Leede Arena on January 1, 2026.
In a commanding performance, the Dartmouth Big Green triumphed over the Elms Blazers with a final score of 107 to 43. This game showcased Dartmouth's offensive prowess, as they averaged 78.2 points per game over their last ten outings, significantly outpacing Elms, who has struggled offensively, averaging just 35.5 points in their last two games.
Dartmouth entered this matchup with a home record of 6-7, having won five of their last ten games, although they were on a two-game losing streak prior to this contest. Their recent form included notable victories against teams like the Boston University Terriers and the Wyoming Cowboys, but they had faced tough losses against the Florida Gators and the Sacred Heart Pioneers. Despite the recent setbacks, Dartmouth's scoring average at home was robust, as they managed to score 71.2 points while allowing 76.6 points in their last five games.
In contrast, the Elms Blazers have been in dire straits, suffering two consecutive losses and failing to score more than 37 points in their last two outings against the Vermont Catamounts and the Brown Bears. Their away record stands at 0-2, highlighting their struggles on the road, where they have been outscored significantly, allowing an average of 118 points in those games.
This fixture was not only important for the standings but also for the morale of the Dartmouth squad, who aimed to bounce back after their recent defeats. The Big Green capitalized on their home advantage at Leede Arena, where they have performed better than in away games, boasting a home record of 3-1 in their last four home games.
In terms of previous meetings, this matchup was crucial for Dartmouth to assert dominance, especially considering the stark differences in recent performances between the two teams. The injury situation did not play a significant role in this game, as both teams fielded their available rosters without notable absences affecting the outcome.
The market had priced Dartmouth as a heavy favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting the expectations set before the game. The conditions on the day were favorable for basketball, contributing to a high-scoring affair that saw Dartmouth dominate from start to finish.
As the game progressed, Dartmouth's offensive capabilities were on full display, with multiple players contributing to the scoreline. Key moments included a series of layups and free throws that pushed the score further out of reach for Elms, who struggled to find any rhythm throughout the game. The final quarter saw Dartmouth continue to extend their lead, culminating in a decisive victory that left little doubt about their superiority in this matchup.
Overall, this game served as a stark reminder of the challenges facing Elms as they look to improve their performance in future contests, while Dartmouth will look to build on this momentum moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsAnton Strelnikov16Dartmouth Big Green
- AssistsCam Hiatt9Dartmouth Big Green
- ReboundsBrandon Mitchell-Day11Dartmouth Big Green
- PointsArik Dagan8Elms Blazers
- AssistsRJ Mayfield3Elms Blazers
- ReboundsEdgardo Cancel4Elms Blazers
Recent form
Dartmouth Big Green
Last 10: 5-5Streak L278.2 scored · 75.8 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L72-94at Florida GatorsDec 29
- L63-85at Sacred Heart PioneersDec 19
- W89-64at Holy Cross CrusadersDec 16
- W77-64vs Boston University TerriersDec 13
- L55-76at Colorado State RamsDec 10
- L80-93at Wyoming CowboysDec 6
- W69-68vs New Hampshire WildcatsDec 4
- W87-61at Saint Peter's PeacocksNov 29
- W113-68vs Maine Augusta MooseNov 19
- L77-85vs App State MountaineersNov 16
Elms Blazers
Last 2: 0-2Streak L235.5 scored · 118 allowed per game0-2 away
- L34-115at Brown BearsDec 6
- L37-121at Vermont CatamountsDec 31
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 | Elms Blazers | Dartmouth Big Green |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 17-70 | 42-71 |
| Field goal % | 24 | 59 |
| Three-pointers | 7-30 | 10-29 |
| Three-point % | 23 | 34 |
| Free throws | 2-2 | 13-17 |
| Free throw % | 100 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 60 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 16 | 45 |
| Assists | 13 | 28 |
| Steals | 7 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 3 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 19 |
| Points in the paint | 8 | 64 |
| Fouls | 12 | 3 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 64 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half22-52Connor Amundsen makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half22-55Connor Amundsen makes 24-foot three point jumper (Brandon Mitchell-Day assists)
- 2nd Half24-55RJ Mayfield makes layup
- 2nd Half24-57Shanon Simango makes layup (Cam Hiatt assists)
- 2nd Half24-58Kareem Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half24-59Kareem Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half24-61Tyler Garrett makes layup
- 2nd Half26-61RJ Mayfield makes layup (Andrew Ciaglo assists)
- 2nd Half26-63Shanon Simango makes layup
- 2nd Half26-65Nikola Abusara makes layup
- 2nd Half26-67Anton Strelnikov makes layup (Cam Hiatt assists)
- 2nd Half29-67Arik Dagan makes 24-foot three point jumper (RJ Mayfield assists)
- 2nd Half29-69Anton Strelnikov makes 3-foot dunk (Cam Hiatt assists)
- 2nd Half31-69DJ Watkins makes 11-foot jumper (Arik Dagan assists)
- 2nd Half31-71Anton Strelnikov makes layup
- 2nd Half31-73Anton Strelnikov makes layup
- 2nd Half34-73Arik Dagan makes 25-foot three point jumper (RJ Mayfield assists)
- 2nd Half34-75Cameron McNamee makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half36-75Edgardo Cancel makes 15-foot jumper (Arik Dagan assists)
- 2nd Half36-78Cameron McNamee makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jackson Munro assists)
- 2nd Half36-81Cameron McNamee makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nikola Abusara assists)
- 2nd Half36-83Kareem Thomas makes layup
- 2nd Half36-84Shanon Simango makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-85Shanon Simango makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-85Edgardo Cancel makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half38-87Shanon Simango makes layup (Tyler Garrett assists)
- 2nd Half38-88Shanon Simango makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half38-89Anton Strelnikov makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-90Anton Strelnikov makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-92Anton Strelnikov makes layup (Cam Hiatt assists)
- 2nd Half38-95Cam Hiatt makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyler Garrett assists)
- 2nd Half41-95Jamie Lawson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Daniel Villanueva assists)
- 2nd Half41-97Shanon Simango makes 3-foot dunk (Cam Hiatt assists)
- 2nd Half41-98Shanon Simango makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-100Anton Strelnikov makes layup (Tyler Garrett assists)
- 2nd Half41-102Tyler Garrett makes layup
- 2nd Half41-104Anton Strelnikov makes layup
- 2nd Half43-104Travis Jordan makes 19-foot jumper
- 2nd Half43-106Nikola Abusara makes layup
- 2nd Half43-107Nikola Abusara makes free throw 1 of 1
Win probability
Above the line favours Dartmouth Big Green, below favours Elms Blazers.
Venue
- Leede ArenaHanover, NH
- Attendance909
- OfficialsChris Anderson, Gary Corbett, Brad Zapenas
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