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Penn Today
By the People, for the People
Penn Upsets Yale in Ivy League Tournament Final
Quakers secure NCAA Tournament bid with overtime victory after controversial non-foul by Bulldogs
Mar. 15, 2026 at 7:24pm
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In a dramatic finish to the Ivy League Tournament championship game, Penn defeated Yale 88-84 in overtime after the Bulldogs failed to intentionally foul while leading by 3 points late in regulation. Penn's TJ Power hit a game-tying 3-pointer with 1 second left to force overtime, where the Quakers pulled away for the victory and their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2018.
Why it matters
This result is a major upset, as Yale was the top seed in the Ivy League Tournament and was favored to earn the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Penn's win as the 3-seed is a surprise, and the Bulldogs' decision not to foul while ahead late in the game will be heavily scrutinized as a crucial mistake that cost them a March Madness appearance.
The details
With Yale leading 75-72 in the final seconds of regulation, the Bulldogs opted not to intentionally foul Penn, who was in the bonus. This allowed Penn's TJ Power to hit a game-tying 3-pointer with 1 second left to force overtime. In the extra period, Power scored 4 more points to finish with 44 on the night as Penn pulled away for the upset victory.
- The Ivy League Tournament championship game was played on March 15, 2026.
- Penn trailed Yale by 3 points late in regulation before Power hit the game-tying 3-pointer with 1 second left.
- The game went to overtime, where Penn outscored Yale 13-9 to secure the 88-84 victory.
The players
TJ Power
A junior forward for Penn who transferred from Duke and Virginia, Power scored a game-high 44 points, including the game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation, to lead the Quakers to the upset victory.
Casey Simmons
The Yale guard who defended Power on the game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation.
Trevor Mullin
The Yale player who had a chance to win the game for the Bulldogs in regulation with a final heave, but his shot bounced off the back rim.
What they’re saying
“We must have been asleep at the wheel there. Fouling is the right play in that situation, and we didn't do it. That's on me and the coaching staff.”
— James Jones, Yale Head Coach
“I just wanted to make a play for my team. When I saw the shot go up, I knew it had a chance. Luckily it fell, and we were able to finish the job in overtime.”
— TJ Power
What’s next
Penn will now await its seeding and matchup for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, which will be announced on Selection Sunday.
The takeaway
This result is a stunning upset that will haunt Yale for the offseason, as the Bulldogs' failure to foul while ahead late in regulation allowed Penn to force overtime and ultimately win the Ivy League's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Quakers' victory as the 3-seed is a testament to their resilience and the impact of one player, TJ Power, who took over the game to lead his team to the big dance.
