Samet Becomes YU's All-Time Leading Scorer as Macs Go Undefeated in Skyline Play, Clinch Top Seed

Yeshiva University guard Zevi Samet breaks school scoring records as the Maccabees dominate conference play.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 7:39am

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Yeshiva University Maccabees guard Zevi Samet (YC '26) became the school's all-time leading scorer in men's basketball on January 17, surpassing Ryan Turell (SSSB '22) with 2,163 career points. Samet also set the single-game scoring record with 52 points on January 31. The Macs have gone undefeated in the Skyline Conference at 16-0 and have clinched the top seed heading into the postseason.

Why it matters

Samet's record-breaking performances and the Macs' undefeated conference run highlight the team's continued dominance in Division III basketball. The achievements showcase the program's success in developing elite talent and building a winning culture under Coach Elliot Steinmetz.

The details

Samet scored 23 points on January 17 to surpass Turell's previous career scoring record of 2,163 points. Two weeks later, Samet set the school's single-game scoring record with 52 points in a 110-72 win over the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The Macs have clinched the Skyline Conference's top seed for the playoffs after going undefeated in league play at 16-0.

  • Samet broke the career scoring record on January 17, 2026.
  • Samet set the single-game scoring record with 52 points on January 31, 2026.
  • The Macs clinched the Skyline Conference's top seed with their 16-0 undefeated record.

The players

Zevi Samet

A guard for the Yeshiva University Maccabees who became the school's all-time leading scorer in men's basketball, surpassing Ryan Turell's previous record of 2,163 career points.

Ryan Turell

A former Yeshiva University Maccabees player who held the school's previous career scoring record of 2,163 points, which was broken by Zevi Samet.

Elliot Steinmetz

The head coach of the Yeshiva University Maccabees, who earned his 200th career victory with the team.

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What they’re saying

“Congrats Zevi Samet on breaking the single game scoring record at @YUNews with 52 points tonight. Ryan Turell said it when you were a freshman - 'That kid is going to break all my scoring records.'”

— Elliot Steinmetz, Head Coach, Yeshiva University Maccabees (X)

“This is my first year at YU and first time watching Zevi Samet play live. He's the kind of player that immediately grabs your eye on the court. Being able to be in the building when he made history was so special.”

— Chaim Stark, MacsLive Announcer (The Commentator)

“The game was super hype. It was filled with energy and passion, and from my end, it was amazing to watch. Every time Zevi got the ball and made a point leading to his career total, it was so fun hearing the basketball team get hype, the whole crowd got hyped. It was a super dope game.”

— Alberto Emmanuel Aguilar-Spinoza, MacsLive Cameraman (The Commentator)

What’s next

The Macs will begin their Skyline Conference Championship playoff run in a quarterfinal game on February 24.

The takeaway

Zevi Samet's record-breaking performances and the Maccabees' undefeated conference run demonstrate the program's continued excellence and the team's ability to develop elite talent under Coach Steinmetz's leadership. The achievements have inspired the YU community and highlighted the program's commitment to building a winning culture.