NCAAB · Final/OT

Yale Edges Howard in Overtime Thriller

Monday, February 9, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Burr Gymnasium

Yale Bulldogs 87, Howard Bison 81, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Yale Bulldogs vs Howard Bison?

Yale Bulldogs beat Howard Bison 87-81 at Burr Gymnasium on February 9, 2026.

Who was favored in Yale Bulldogs vs Howard Bison?

Yale Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -285 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling contest that went into overtime, the Yale Bulldogs defeated the Howard Bison 87-81 at Burr Gymnasium. This matchup was particularly notable as it showcased two teams with contrasting records and recent performances. Yale entered the game with an impressive away record of 18-4, while Howard had a home record of 15-10. The Bulldogs were favored by 6.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 147.5.

Both teams had shown varying forms leading up to this game. Howard had a record of 6-3-1 in their last ten games, with a current winning streak of three games. They averaged 68.1 points scored and allowed 57.1 points during this stretch. Their last five games saw them scoring an average of 64.4 points while allowing just 49.6 points. In contrast, Yale had a record of 7-3 in their last ten, with their most recent game resulting in a win. The Bulldogs averaged 80.0 points scored and allowed 71.9 points during their last ten games, and their last five games reflected an average of 79.4 points scored and 67.6 points allowed.

At home, Howard had a record of 4-1 in their last five games, while Yale's away record stood at 2-2. The teams had met previously in the 2025 season, where Howard lost to Yale 65-93 in an away game, making this rematch even more significant for the Bison.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, which may have impacted the team's strategies and rotations. However, both teams were expected to field their key players in this crucial matchup.

As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a tightly contested battle that ultimately required overtime to determine the victor. The scoring in the overtime period was marked by key plays from both teams. Travelle Bryson started the scoring in overtime with a free throw, followed by Isaac Celiscar, who contributed significantly with a step-back jumper and additional free throws, pushing Yale's lead to 85-77. Howard fought back with a driving layup from Bryce Harris, but Yale maintained their composure, with Trevor Mullin sealing the game with two free throws to extend Yale's lead to 87-79. Ose Okojie's late layup brought the score to 87-81, but it was not enough to change the outcome.

The conditions in Burr Gymnasium were conducive to an exciting matchup, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities and defensive strategies. The game highlighted the resilience and skill of both squads, making it a compelling fixture for fans of college basketball.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	YALE -6.5	147.5 o -112 / u -108	Yale Bulldogs -285 · Howard Bison +230

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Leaders

PointsCedric Taylor III18Howard Bison
AssistsCam Gillus5Howard Bison
ReboundsTravelle Bryson8Howard Bison
PointsTrevor Mullin23Yale Bulldogs
AssistsNick Townsend4Yale Bulldogs
ReboundsSamson Aletan14Yale Bulldogs

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Howard Bison

Last 10: 6-3-1Streak W368.1 scored · 57.1 allowed per game4-1 at home

W85-57vs South Carolina State BulldogsFeb 7
W72-53at Coppin State EaglesFeb 2
W88-60vs Norfolk State SpartansJan 31
D0-0at Coppin State EaglesJan 27
L77-78vs Morgan State BearsJan 24
W78-69vs Morehouse Maroon TigersJan 19
W83-69at North Carolina Central EaglesJan 17
W84-58vs Delaware State HornetsJan 13
L57-69at Maryland Eastern Shore HawksJan 10
L57-58at South Carolina State BulldogsJan 3

Yale Bulldogs

Last 10: 7-3Streak W180 scored · 71.9 allowed per game2-2 away

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
W70-53at Brown BearsJan 6
L78-102at Alabama Crimson TideDec 30
W93-82vs UAlbany Great DanesDec 10

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
Howard	24-11	-	11-3
Morgan State	14-16	1	10-4
Norfolk State	15-17	3	8-6
North Carolina Central	14-18	3	8-6
South Carolina State	10-22	4	7-7
Maryland Eastern Shore	9-23	6	5-9
Coppin State	7-24	6	5-9
Delaware State	8-23	9	2-12

Box score

Stat	Yale Bulldogs	Howard Bison
Field goals	27-59	29-61
Field goal %	46	48
Three-pointers	8-24	10-22
Three-point %	33	45
Free throws	25-34	13-19
Free throw %	74	68
Rebounds	43	28
Offensive rebounds	17	10
Defensive rebounds	26	18
Assists	10	15
Steals	8	6
Blocks	3	3
Turnovers	15	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	13
Fast-break points	8	10
Points in the paint	36	26
Fouls	18	24
Largest lead	9	6
Lead changes	16	16
Time in front	66	28

How the scoring went

2nd Half54-54Nick Townsend makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-54Nick Townsend makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-56Travelle Bryson makes 13-foot jumper (Cam Gillus assists)
2nd Half56-56Riley Fox makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-56Riley Fox makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-57Travelle Bryson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-59Bryce Harris makes layup
2nd Half59-59Nick Townsend makes layup
2nd Half59-62Cam Gillus makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cedric Taylor III assists)
2nd Half61-62Nick Townsend makes layup (Casey Simmons assists)
2nd Half61-63Cam Gillus makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-64Cam Gillus makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-64Casey Simmons makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-66Cedric Taylor III makes 7-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half62-67Cedric Taylor III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-68Cedric Taylor III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-68Isaac Celiscar makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-69Alex Cotton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-69Trevor Mullin makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nick Townsend assists)
2nd Half67-69Nick Townsend makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-69Nick Townsend makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-70Isaiah Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-71Isaiah Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-71Jordan Brathwaite makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaac Celiscar assists)
OT72-71Samson Aletan makes free throw 2 of 2
OT72-73Bryce Harris makes 14-foot pullup jump shot (Cam Gillus assists)
OT75-73Trevor Mullin makes 28-foot three point jumper (Nick Townsend assists)
OT77-73Nick Townsend makes 1-foot hook shot
OT77-76Alex Cotton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bryce Harris assists)
OT79-76Samson Aletan makes 3-foot dunk
OT80-76Samson Aletan makes free throw 1 of 1
OT81-76Casey Simmons makes free throw 1 of 2
OT81-77Travelle Bryson makes free throw 1 of 2
OT83-77Isaac Celiscar makes 4-foot step back jumpshot
OT84-77Isaac Celiscar makes free throw 1 of 2
OT85-77Isaac Celiscar makes free throw 2 of 2
OT85-79Bryce Harris makes driving layup (Cam Gillus assists)
OT86-79Trevor Mullin makes free throw 1 of 2
OT87-79Trevor Mullin makes free throw 2 of 2
OT87-81Ose Okojie makes driving layup (Travelle Bryson assists)