Yale claimed the Ivy League tournament championship by defeating Cornell 90-84, ensuring their NCAA tournament spot for the fourth time in five seasons. John Poulakidas led the charge in the second half, scoring five 3-pointers after struggling initially, helping to extend Yale's lead. Despite a determined comeback attempt from Cornell, fueled by players like Guy Ragland Jr. and AK Okereke, Yale maintained their advantage. Key contributions also came from Nick Townsend, Bez Mbeng, and Casey Simmons, while Okereke emerged as Cornell's top scorer.
John Poulakidas scored five 3-pointers in the second half, helping Yale secure a 90-84 victory over Cornell in the Ivy League tournament final.
Despite a slow start, Poulakidas’s explosive second half performance marked a pivotal game for Yale, who clinched an NCAA tournament spot for the fourth time in five years.
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