Yale Bulldogs Face Princeton Tigers in High-Stakes Ivy League Showdown

PRINCETON, N.J. — The Princeton Tigers will host the Yale Bulldogs in a pivotal Ivy League basketball matchup at 5 p.m. ET Friday at L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium. The Tigers, boasting a 14-5 record, aim to rebound after a recent loss to Cornell, while the 11-6 Bulldogs ride a five-game winning streak into the contest.

Princeton enters the game with a potent offense, averaging 77.1 points per game this season. However, their momentum was halted Saturday when Cornell snapped their seven-game winning streak with an 85-76 victory. Despite the loss, Princeton dominated the offensive glass with 18 rebounds, a statistic that has often correlated with success this season.

Yale, meanwhile, comes in hot after dismantling Harvard 84-55 on Saturday. The Bulldogs have been dominant in recent weeks, winning seven games by 21 points or more this season. Their victory over Harvard extended their home winning streak to seven games.

Friday’s matchup promises to be a battle of sharpshooters. Princeton has drained 37.8% of their three-point attempts this season, while Yale has been even more efficient, hitting 38.4% from beyond the arc. Both teams will look to leverage their perimeter shooting in what could be a high-scoring affair.

Yale holds a historical edge in the rivalry, having won seven of the last 10 meetings against Princeton. The Bulldogs are favored by 2.5 points in this matchup, with the over/under set at 147.5 points. Princeton has struggled against the spread recently, failing to cover in their last six games.

The game will be a test of resilience for Princeton, which saw its five-game home winning streak end with the loss to Cornell. Yale, on the other hand, will look to continue its dominance and solidify its position in the Ivy League standings.