Ivy League Showdown Set for New Haven NEW HAVEN, Conn. (Interstat) — A surging Yale squad looks to continue its dominant run in Ivy League play when it hosts a streaky Dartmouth team at Payne Whitney Gymnasium on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. The Bulldogs (14-3, 3-1 Ivy) have established themselves as a conference force, winning nine of their last ten games. Their lone league loss came on the road at Princeton on Jan. 10. Yale is coming off a commanding 77-60 victory at Penn, where they showcased a balanced attack. Forward Nick Townsend has been instrumental, averaging 17.2 points and 7.0 rebounds over his last five contests. He posted 17 points and nine rebounds in the win over the Quakers. He is complemented by the consistent play of Isaac Celiscar, who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds in the same game. Dartmouth (9-9, 3-2) arrives seeking consistency after splitting its last four conference games. The Big Green fell 79-69 to Columbia at home last Saturday despite a standout performance from Brandon Mitchell-Day, who scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Mitchell-Day has been a bright spot, averaging a double-double over his last two games. His versatility will be key for a Dartmouth team that has shown offensive firepower, including a 102-point outing at Cornell on Jan. 10, but has struggled defensively in losses. The matchup pits Yale’s stout defense, which has held opponents to an average of 62.2 points in Ivy play, against a Dartmouth offense that can be explosive. The Bulldogs won both meetings last season. For Yale, this game is a chance to solidify its position atop the league standings. For Dartmouth, it represents a crucial opportunity to secure a resume-building road win against the conference favorite. Following this game, Yale will host Harvard on Saturday, Jan. 31. Dartmouth travels to face Brown on the same day.