No. 9 Yale men's lacrosse team lost to No. 2 Princeton, 12-10, in the Ivy League Tournament semifinals. Yale jumped to a 6-2 lead but allowed Princeton to score three unanswered goals before halftime. The Tigers gained momentum, scoring four unanswered goals in the third quarter. Yale's efforts to close the gap in the fourth quarter fell short, resulting in their defeat and bringing their season record to 9-5.

By the Numbers
  • Yale led 6-2 in the second quarter.
  • Ben Friedman made 17 saves in goal for Yale.
State of Play
  • Gately scored three goals and has at least one point in every game this season.
  • Yale awaits NCAA Tournament selection as they currently hold an RPI of 12.
What's Next

The NCAA Tournament selection show is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, at 9:30 p.m., where Yale hopes to secure an at-large bid.

Bottom Line

Yale's strong start was overshadowed by Princeton's powerful second half. Their fate now rests in the NCAA selection show, requiring anticipation and potential recalibration for another opportunity.