The Yale Bulldogs secured a 83-70 win over the Dartmouth Big Green, with Trevor Mullin leading the charge with 17 points. Yale's 45-point second half, which included a 10-2 run midway through the period, was the difference-maker. The Bulldogs, now 19-4 on the season, shot 51.9% from the field, including 7-18 from beyond the arc. Dartmouth, meanwhile, fell to 10-12, with Connor Amundsen pacing the Big Green with 16 points.
Trevor Mullin's 17 Points Led Yale to 45-Point Second Half
At halftime, Yale held a slim 38-30 lead, but the Bulldogs came out strong in the second half, outscoring Dartmouth 45-40. The Big Green struggled to contain Yale's offense, which scored 1.23 points per possession. Dartmouth's Jayden Williams and Kareem Thomas chipped in with 11 points each, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bulldogs' balanced attack. Yale's Nick Townsend added 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Casey Simmons contributed 14 points. The Bulldogs' 13-point margin of victory was fueled by their 83 points, which marked their 12th game this season with 80 or more points.
Trevor Mullin and Connor Amundsen were the top performers for their respective teams, with Mullin scoring 17 points on 6-10 shooting. Amundsen, meanwhile, went 6-12 from the field, including 2-4 from three-point range. For Yale, Nick Townsend and Casey Simmons were also key contributors, with Townsend's 5 assists leading the team. Dartmouth's Jayden Williams and Kareem Thomas rounded out the top performers, with each scoring 11 points. The Bulldogs' starters combined for 64 points, with their bench contributing 19 points.
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The Bulldogs outshot the Big Green 51.9% to 43.1% from the field, and also held a 34-29 rebounding edge. Yale's 7-18 three-point shooting was a key factor, as Dartmouth managed just 4-15 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs also committed just 12 turnovers, while forcing 15 from the Big Green. Yale's 1.23 points per possession marked their 10th game this season with 1.20 or more points per possession. The Big Green, meanwhile, scored just 0.98 points per possession, their 12th game this season under 1.00.
The CHD Scout predicted a Yale win by 18 points, and while the Bulldogs didn't quite cover that margin, they still secured a 13-point victory. The predicted score was 67-85, but Yale's 83 points and Dartmouth's 70 points made for a higher-scoring affair. The CHD Scout was correct in predicting a Yale win, however, and the Bulldogs' performance was largely in line with expectations. Yale's 19-4 record and 67 NET ranking suggest they are a strong team, and their win over Dartmouth was a solid addition to their resume.
This win was a Quadrant 3 victory for the Yale Bulldogs, who improved to 19-4 on the season. The loss was a Quadrant 2 defeat for the Dartmouth Big Green, who fell to 10-12. The Bulldogs' 67 NET ranking should remain relatively stable, while Dartmouth's 236 NET ranking may take a slight hit. Yale's win also marked their 12th victory away from home, a key factor in their strong resume. The Bulldogs' 13-point margin of victory was their 10th double-digit win of the season.
The Yale Bulldogs want to build on their 19-4 record in their next game, while the Dartmouth Big Green will aim to bounce back from their 10-12 start. Yale's next game is scheduled for February 17th, while Dartmouth's next game is set for February 15th.