NCAAB · Final

Yale Bulldogs Edge Vermont Catamounts in Close Contest

Sunday, November 30, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Patrick Gymnasium

Yale Bulldogs 77, Vermont Catamounts 74, 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 Vermont Catamounts?

Yale Bulldogs beat Vermont Catamounts 77-74 at Patrick Gymnasium on November 30, 2025.

Who was favored in Yale Bulldogs vs Vermont Catamounts?

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

In a tightly contested matchup, the Yale Bulldogs narrowly defeated the Vermont Catamounts with a final score of 77-74 at Patrick Gymnasium. This victory extends Yale's impressive record to 8-1, while Vermont falls to 5-5 for the season. The game showcased the Bulldogs' ability to maintain their winning streak, now at four games, while Vermont is coming off a recent win against the Princeton Tigers.

Yale entered the game with a strong recent form, boasting a record of 9-1 over their last ten games, averaging 82.0 points scored and allowing 71.9 points. Their last five games reflect a solid performance, with an average of 81.4 points scored and 77.8 points allowed. In contrast, Vermont's recent form shows a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with an average of 77.5 points scored and 72.9 points allowed. The Catamounts had won their previous game against Princeton, which contributed to their current momentum, but they struggled to maintain consistency throughout the game against Yale.

When analyzing the home and away performances, Yale has been particularly strong on the road, holding an impressive away record of 5-0 this season. Vermont, meanwhile, has a mixed home record of 3-3, which reflects the challenges they faced at home in this matchup. The two teams had met previously in the current season, where Vermont lost to Yale 50-65 in an away game on December 7, 2024, marking this game as a chance for Vermont to seek redemption.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, indicating that both teams may have been at full strength heading into this matchup. The absence of injury reports suggests that both teams were able to field their best players, which is crucial in high-stakes games like this one.

The betting market had positioned Yale as the favorite, reflecting their strong performance thus far, and the odds were attributed to a provider, indicating confidence in their ability to secure a win. The conditions at Patrick Gymnasium were typical for a late November evening, with a likely mix of cool temperatures and a packed crowd supporting the home team, which can often influence the dynamics of college basketball games.

Viewers were treated to a thrilling second half, where the lead changed multiple times. Key moments included a jumper by Nick Townsend that put Yale ahead at 70-69, followed by a three-point jumper from Riley Fox that extended Yale's lead to 73-69. Vermont's TJ Hurley responded with a layup, narrowing the gap, but Yale's Townsend continued to score crucial free throws that ultimately secured the win for the Bulldogs. The game highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams, with Vermont fighting hard to stay in contention until the final moments.

As the final buzzer sounded, Yale's victory not only solidified their position in the standings but also showcased their resilience and depth as a team. Vermont will look to regroup and address their defensive lapses as they prepare for upcoming contests.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	—	147.5 o -105 / u -115	Yale Bulldogs -285 · Vermont Catamounts +230

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Leaders

PointsGus Yalden22Vermont Catamounts
AssistsSean Blake4Vermont Catamounts
ReboundsGus Yalden7Vermont Catamounts
PointsRiley Fox23Yale Bulldogs
AssistsNick Townsend4Yale Bulldogs
ReboundsIsaac Celiscar5Yale Bulldogs

Recent form

Vermont Catamounts

Last 10: 6-4Streak W177.5 scored · 72.9 allowed per game3-3 at home

W79-74at Princeton TigersNov 26
L65-80vs Rhode Island RamsNov 25
L73-79vs Liberty FlamesNov 24
L90-94at Buffalo BullsNov 18
W85-74at Northeastern HuskiesNov 15
W89-84at Brown BearsNov 9
W113-62vs Plattsburgh CardinalsNov 6
W75-68vs Western New England Golden BearsNov 4
L42-57vs Maine Black BearsMar 11
W64-57vs New Hampshire WildcatsMar 8

Yale Bulldogs

Last 10: 9-1Streak W382 scored · 71.9 allowed per game5-0 away

W97-94at Akron ZipsNov 25
W74-63at Charleston CougarsNov 23
W73-67vs Green Bay PhoenixNov 21
L77-86vs Rhode Island RamsNov 19
W86-79vs Stony Brook SeawolvesNov 15
W97-60at Quinnipiac BobcatsNov 12
W97-68at Navy MidshipmenNov 8
W90-84vs Cornell Big RedMar 16
W59-57vs Princeton TigersMar 15
W70-61at Brown BearsMar 8

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
UMBC	24-9	-	14-2
Vermont	22-12	2	12-4
NJIT	16-17	4	10-6
UMass Lowell	15-18	5	9-7
UAlbany	11-21	7	7-9
Maine	8-24	8	6-10
New Hampshire	9-21	9	5-11
Bryant	9-22	9	5-11
Binghamton	8-23	10	4-12

Box score

Stat	Yale Bulldogs	Vermont Catamounts
Field goals	27-55	24-49
Field goal %	49	49
Three-pointers	6-17	9-28
Three-point %	35	32
Free throws	17-22	17-22
Free throw %	77	77
Rebounds	25	31
Offensive rebounds	7	8
Defensive rebounds	18	23
Assists	12	8
Steals	6	2
Blocks	0	1
Turnovers	3	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	0
Fast-break points	2	0
Points in the paint	36	28
Fouls	18	19
Largest lead	10	7
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	66	19

How the scoring went

2nd Half49-40Isaac Celiscar made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-42TJ Long made Jumper.
2nd Half50-42Riley Fox made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-42Riley Fox made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-44Gus Yalden made Layup.
2nd Half53-44Nick Townsend made Layup.
2nd Half53-47TJ Long made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half54-47Isaac Celiscar made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-47Isaac Celiscar made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-48Ben Michaels made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-49TJ Hurley made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-50TJ Hurley made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-51TJ Hurley made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-51Samson Aletan made Layup. Assisted by Nick Townsend.
2nd Half57-52TJ Long made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-53TJ Long made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-53Samson Aletan made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-53Samson Aletan made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-54TJ Hurley made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-55TJ Hurley made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-58TJ Long made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by TJ Hurley.
2nd Half59-59TJ Long made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-59Nick Townsend made Layup. Assisted by Isaac Celiscar.
2nd Half61-62Gus Yalden made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sean Blake.
2nd Half64-62Jordan Brathwaite made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Devon Arlington.
2nd Half64-65TJ Hurley made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sean Blake.
2nd Half66-65Riley Fox made Jumper.
2nd Half66-66Gus Yalden made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-67Gus Yalden made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-67Isaac Celiscar made Layup.
2nd Half68-68Gus Yalden made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-69Gus Yalden made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-69Nick Townsend made Jumper.
2nd Half73-69Riley Fox made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trevor Mullin.
2nd Half73-71TJ Hurley made Layup.
2nd Half74-71Nick Townsend made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-71Nick Townsend made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-71Isaac Celiscar made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-71Isaac Celiscar made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-74TJ Long made Three Point Jumper.