NCAAB · Final

Yale Bulldogs Edge Pennsylvania Quakers in Close Contest

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · John J. Lee Amphitheater

Yale Bulldogs 74, Pennsylvania Quakers 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Pennsylvania Quakers vs Yale Bulldogs?

Yale Bulldogs beat Pennsylvania Quakers 74-70 at John J. Lee Amphitheater on February 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Pennsylvania Quakers vs Yale Bulldogs?

Yale Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -470 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested match, the Yale Bulldogs defeated the Pennsylvania Quakers 74-70 at the John J. Lee Amphitheater. This victory marked another successful outing for Yale, who have demonstrated strong form throughout the season, particularly at home. With a home record of 21-4, the Bulldogs have established themselves as a formidable team, especially in their recent games, where they have gone 8-2 in their last ten outings, currently riding a four-game winning streak. They have averaged 80.5 points scored while allowing 70.8 points per game during this stretch.

In contrast, the Quakers, with an overall record of 13-11, have shown resilience as well, managing a 6-4 record in their last ten games. They too are on a four-game winning streak, averaging 74.1 points scored and allowing 72.2 points. However, their away record is less impressive, standing at 2-3 in their last five away games. Yale previously defeated Pennsylvania 77-60 in their last meeting on January 24, 2026, and this latest victory continues their dominance in the head-to-head series, now boasting a 3-0 record against the Quakers over the last two seasons.

The matchup was highly anticipated, with Yale entering as significant favorites, reflected in the betting lines provided by DraftKings, which listed Yale at -9.5 on the spread and a moneyline of -470, while Pennsylvania was at +360. The total for the game was set at 150.5, indicating expectations for a competitive scoring affair.

In terms of player performance, the game featured several key moments, particularly in the second half. Isaac Celiscar made a crucial 10-foot step back jumpshot, bringing the score to 70-66 in favor of Yale. Ethan Roberts then followed with a driving layup for Pennsylvania, narrowing the gap to 70-68. Celiscar continued to contribute, converting two free throws to extend Yale's lead to 72-68. Roberts responded with two free throws of his own, bringing the score to 72-70, but Yale's Trevor Mullin sealed the game with two final free throws, concluding the game at 74-70.

The conditions at the John J. Lee Amphitheater were conducive to a competitive game, with both teams showcasing their strengths and strategies. As the season progresses, viewers should continue to watch for Yale's offensive efficiency and defensive resilience, while Pennsylvania will aim to build on their recent successes despite the setback in this game.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	YALE -9.5	150.5 o -108 / u -112	Pennsylvania Quakers +360 · Yale Bulldogs -470

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Leaders

PointsIsaac Celiscar16Yale Bulldogs
AssistsIsaac Celiscar5Yale Bulldogs
ReboundsIsaac Celiscar14Yale Bulldogs
PointsMichael Zanoni20Pennsylvania Quakers
AssistsEthan Roberts4Pennsylvania Quakers
ReboundsTJ Power8Pennsylvania Quakers

Recent form

Yale Bulldogs

Last 10: 8-2Streak W480.5 scored · 70.8 allowed per game4-1 at home

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
W77-60at Pennsylvania QuakersJan 24
W91-74vs Columbia LionsJan 19
W102-68vs Cornell Big RedJan 17
L60-76at Princeton TigersJan 10

Pennsylvania Quakers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W474.1 scored · 72.2 allowed per game2-3 away

W82-76vs Cornell Big RedFeb 14
W76-67vs Columbia LionsFeb 14
W61-60vs Princeton TigersFeb 7
W91-81at Cornell Big RedJan 31
L67-72at Columbia LionsJan 31
L60-77vs Yale BulldogsJan 24
L63-64at Harvard CrimsonJan 19
W84-74at Dartmouth Big GreenJan 17
W81-73vs Brown BearsJan 10
L76-78at Princeton TigersJan 6

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	Pennsylvania Quakers	Yale Bulldogs
Field goals	25-59	27-61
Field goal %	42	44
Three-pointers	10-19	6-26
Three-point %	53	23
Free throws	10-14	14-18
Free throw %	71	78
Rebounds	35	38
Offensive rebounds	9	12
Defensive rebounds	26	26
Assists	14	13
Steals	6	4
Blocks	1	6
Turnovers	9	10
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	6
Fast-break points	3	6
Points in the paint	22	36
Fouls	20	19
Largest lead	12	8
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	56	43

How the scoring went

1st Half40-35Jay Jones makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half40-37Casey Simmons makes layup
2nd Half40-39Samson Aletan makes layup (Isaac Celiscar assists)
2nd Half40-41Trevor Mullin makes 14-foot jumper (Samson Aletan assists)
2nd Half40-42Trevor Mullin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-43Trevor Mullin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-45Isaac Celiscar makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half42-45Augustus Gerhart makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half42-48Trevor Mullin makes 25-foot three point jumper (Isaac Celiscar assists)
2nd Half44-48Jay Jones makes driving layup
2nd Half44-49Jack Sullivan makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-50Jack Sullivan makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-50AJ Levine makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-50Augustus Gerhart makes 5-foot dunk (AJ Levine assists)
2nd Half49-50Augustus Gerhart makes driving layup (AJ Levine assists)
2nd Half49-53Jack Sullivan makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaac Celiscar assists)
2nd Half52-53Ethan Roberts makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half52-56Devon Arlington makes 26-foot three pointer
2nd Half53-56AJ Levine makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-58Casey Simmons makes driving layup
2nd Half53-61Casey Simmons makes 25-foot three point jumper (Devon Arlington assists)
2nd Half56-61Ethan Roberts makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half57-61Michael Zanoni makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-61Michael Zanoni makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-61Augustus Gerhart makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-61Augustus Gerhart makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-63Isaac Celiscar makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half60-65Samson Aletan makes layup (Trevor Mullin assists)
2nd Half60-67Isaac Celiscar makes 9-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half63-67TJ Power makes 24-foot three point jumper (Augustus Gerhart assists)
2nd Half63-68Trevor Mullin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-68Michael Zanoni makes 25-foot three point jumper (TJ Power assists)
2nd Half66-70Isaac Celiscar makes 10-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half68-70Ethan Roberts makes driving layup
2nd Half68-71Isaac Celiscar makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-72Isaac Celiscar makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-72Ethan Roberts makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-72Ethan Roberts makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-73Trevor Mullin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-74Trevor Mullin makes free throw 2 of 2