In a remarkable turn of events during March Madness on Friday, the 13th-seeded Yale Bulldogs pulled off a stunning upset against the 4th-seeded Auburn Tigers at Las Vegas sportsbooks. The match, which took place on the second day of the first round, ended with a close score of 78-76 in favor of Yale. Key performances included John Poulakidas, who scored 28 points, and Samson Aletan, whose crucial block in the final moments secured the victory for Yale. This victory marks another significant achievement for Ivy League teams in March Madness, sparking discussions about their potential to advance further in the tournament, with Yale potentially becoming the second straight Ivy League team to reach the Sweet 16, as noted by Brian Hamilton.
"I think we've got a great shot at continuing to prove a lot of people wrong." 🗣️ @YaleMBasketball is looking to pull off another huge #MarchMadness upset after stunning Auburn in the first round 👀 https://t.co/SXLPK81Vgk
Yale men’s basketball rallies for another March Madness upset over No. 4 seed Auburn https://t.co/qiVSAeBUcp
John Poulakidas scored 28 points, Samson Aletan made a key block during a wild scramble in the final seconds, and 13th-seeded Yale rallied in the final five minutes to take down No. 4 seed Auburn 78-76. https://t.co/nwWZpcbmmM
Yale's win over Auburn was another episode in a hilarious reckoning. It’s not far-fetched to believe the Bulldogs can be the second straight Ivy League team to reach the Sweet 16. And that's "what makes March Madness special.” ✍️ @_Brian_Hamilton https://t.co/p8HZVP9SmU
Ivy League going strong in #MarchMadness 😤 @YaleMBasketball https://t.co/wo9O6cgW2W
March Madness broke out at Las Vegas sportsbooks on Friday, as No. 13 seed Yale stunned No. 4 Auburn on the second day of the first round of the NCAA Tournament. https://t.co/xKdJk9hkZN