Yale Defeats Cornell in Ivy League Tournament Semifinals

Isaac Celiscar scores 27 points to lead Yale to victory over Cornell.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:36pm

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Yale University's men's basketball team defeated Cornell University 88-76 in the semifinals of the Ivy League Tournament on Saturday in Ithaca, New York. Yale player Isaac Celiscar led all scorers with 27 points in the victory.

Why it matters

The Ivy League Tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that determines the conference champion and automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. This semifinal matchup between two of the top teams in the Ivy League was an important step towards the championship game.

The details

In the semifinal game, Yale's Isaac Celiscar had a standout performance, scoring 27 points to lead his team to the 88-76 victory over Cornell. The win advances Yale to the Ivy League Tournament championship game, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal matchup.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 14, 2026 in Ithaca, New York.

The players

Isaac Celiscar

A player for the Yale University men's basketball team who scored 27 points in the semifinal victory over Cornell.

Yale University

The men's basketball team from Yale University that defeated Cornell in the Ivy League Tournament semifinals.

Cornell University

The men's basketball team from Cornell University that lost to Yale in the Ivy League Tournament semifinals.

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What’s next

The winner of the Ivy League Tournament championship game will receive an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

The takeaway

This semifinal matchup between two of the top teams in the Ivy League showcased the high level of competition in the conference and set the stage for an exciting championship game.