Princeton Tigers 53, Yale Bulldogs 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-07 · Winner: Yale Bulldogs
Yale Bulldogs defeated Princeton Tigers 78–53 on 2026-03-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 25-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 2:11 swung win probability 95% → 64%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Princeton Tigers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Tigers | 30 | 23 | 53 |
| Yale Bulldogs | 32 | 46 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 2:11 swung win probability 95% → 64%.
Why Princeton Tigers lost
- Lost H2 23-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 8:56 (win probability 79% → 95% for the home side).
- Shot 44.1% eFG vs a 50.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-7.
- Outscored 18-8 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 10-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 8:56 | 79% → 95% |
| Princeton Tigers | 12–0 | H1 2:11 | 95% → 64% |