Yale Secures Ivy League Title, NCAA Tournament Berth with 90-84 Win Over Cornell

In a thrilling Ivy League Championship game, Yale defeated Cornell 90-84 to secure their spot in the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in five years. John Poulakidas played a pivotal role for Yale, scoring 25 points, including five 3-pointers in the second half after a slow start. Yale initially led by as many as 16 points, but Cornell fought back, narrowing the gap with strong performances from players like Guy Ragland Jr. and AK Okereke, who scored 22 points. Despite Cornell's efforts, Yale maintained control towards the end of the game with key contributions from Nick Townsend and Bez Mbeng. This victory marks Yale's eighth NCAA Tournament appearance, reinforcing their reputation as a formidable postseason team. The Bulldogs will be looking to replicate their past success in the upcoming tournament, having previously upset higher-seeded teams in earlier years.