The No. 18 Yale men's lacrosse team looks to maintain momentum from their recent victory over defending national champions, No. 9 Cornell, as they face Dartmouth on the road on April 4. Yale secured its first Ivy League win, with Peter Moynihan delivering four goals and Ben Friedman making 20 saves. The Bulldogs have not lost to Dartmouth since 2009 and aim to improve their standing after being ranked fourth in the Ivy League preseason poll.

By the Numbers
  • Yale is currently ranked 14th in man-up offense at .471.
  • Ben Friedman ranks sixth in the NCAA in saves per game with 13.71.
State of Play
  • Dartmouth has a 4-5 record and is 0-2 in Ivy League play.
  • The Big Green recently led a match against Penn 14-6 before suffering a 16-14 loss.
What's Next

After facing Dartmouth, Yale will return home to host Harvard on April 11, aiming to build on their current winning streak.

Bottom Line

The Bulldogs are positioned for a favorable outcome against Dartmouth, leveraging their recent strong performance and history of success against the Big Green. Continued strong play from key players like Moynihan and Friedman will be crucial in upcoming matchups.