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Yale’s Sudden Blunder Opened the Door for Penn’s March Madness Return
Clear Facts
- Penn Quakers upset Yale Bulldogs 88-84 in overtime to claim Ivy League title.
- TJ Power scored 44 points with 14 rebounds exploiting Yale’s late-game failure to foul.
- Penn earns No. 14 seed facing No. 3 Illinois in NCAA Tournament first since 2018.
The Ivy League Tournament final went to overtime after Penn’s TJ Power tied the game with a 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Yale held an 86-81 lead with 17 seconds left but let Power run free instead of fouling.
Power sealed the victory with two free throws before Yale’s final heave missed confirming the upset.
Cam Thrower added 19 points including a key 3-pointer giving Penn lasting momentum.
Discipline prevailed as Penn rewards clutch play advancing to March Madness.
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