Trending Now - Penn Shocks Yale With TJ Power's 44-point Performance
WHO:
Ethan Roberts, senior captain and guard/forward for Penn, is out due to a concussion and is expected to remain out for the rest of postseason play.
Michael Zanoni, senior guard for Penn, contributed crucial free throws in the final seconds of overtime.
T.J. Power, player for the University of Pennsylvania (Penn)
Cam Thrower, player for the University of Pennsylvania (Penn)
Fran McCaffery, first-year head coach for the University of Pennsylvania (Penn)
Devon Arlington, player for Yale University
Trevor Mullin, player for Yale University
Isaac Celiscar, player for Yale University
Nick Townsend, player for Yale University
Casey Simmons, player for Yale University
WHAT:
T.J. Power's 44 points broke the record for most points scored in tournament history by a male player and tied the overall record with Harvard’s Harmoni Turner.
Power's performance included a perfect 9-of-9 from the free-throw line, improving from an average of 61.1% prior to the game.
Cam Thrower scored a career-high of 19 points, shooting four of six from beyond the arc.
T.J. Power's 44 points is the second-most in a conference tournament final over the last 30 seasons, following Camren Hunter's 49 points in the ASUN championship final in 2026.
Power also recorded two assists, one steal, and one blocked shot during the game.
Cam Thrower scored 19 points, shooting 6-of-10 from the field and grabbing four rebounds.
Penn will enter the NCAA tournament as a No. 14 seed and will face No. 3 Illinois.
T.J. Power scored 44 points, setting an Ivy Madness record.
Penn defeated Yale 88-84 in the Ivy League championship.
Cam Thrower scored five points in overtime, including a 3-pointer that gave Penn an 82-78 lead.
Power made 14 of 26 shots, 7 of 14 from 3-point range, and 9 of 9 free throws.
Power also grabbed 14 rebounds.
The victory marked Penn's 25th appearance in the NCAA tournament.
The 44 points scored by Power is the most in a double-double in a conference tournament final in Division I history.
Trevor Mullin scored 22 points for Yale, while Isaac Celiscar had 17 points and 11 rebounds.
WHERE:
The game took place in Ithaca, New York.
WHEN:
The Ivy League championship game occurred on Sunday, March 12th, 2026, following Penn's semifinal victory over Harvard on Saturday, March 11th, 2026.
The Ivy League championship game occurred on Sunday, March 12th, 2026.
The game went into overtime after a 75-all tie at the end of regulation.
WHY:
The victory marked Penn's first NCAA Tournament bid since 2018.
The win allowed Penn to secure the Ivy League championship and qualify for the NCAA tournament.
HOW:
Penn outscored Yale 13-9 in overtime, with key contributions from Cam Thrower and T.J. Power, including a three-pointer from Thrower with 1:59 left in overtime.
Penn outscored Yale 13-9 in overtime.
Penn rallied from a deficit, with Power scoring 12 of his 23 first-half points to help the team lead 41-39 at halftime.
Power hit two 3-pointers in the final seven seconds of regulation to force overtime.
(UPDATED March 16, 2026 05:35 UTC)
In a thrilling Ivy League championship game on Sunday, March 12, 2026, Penn outscored Yale 13 to 9 in overtime, thanks in part to T.J. Power's record-breaking performance of 44 points, which tied the overall tournament record. While senior captain Ethan Roberts is sidelined due to a concussion, Michael Zanoni stepped up with crucial free throws in the final seconds, and Cam Thrower scored a career-high 19 points, including a key three-pointer late in overtime. Power's impressive showing also featured a perfect 9-of-9 from the free-throw line, a significant improvement from his previous average of 61.1%.
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(UPDATED March 16, 2026 01:22 UTC)
In a thrilling conference tournament final, T.J. Power scored an impressive 44 points, the second-most in the last 30 seasons, helping Penn secure their first NCAA Tournament bid since 2018. Alongside Power, Cam Thrower contributed 19 points and four rebounds, while the team outscored Yale 13 to 9 in overtime. As a result, Penn will enter the NCAA tournament as a No. 14 seed, set to face No. 3 Illinois.
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(UPDATED March 15, 2026 21:00 UTC)
In an exciting Ivy League championship game on Sunday, March 12, Penn triumphed over Yale with a score of 88 to 84, securing their 25th appearance in the NCAA tournament. T.J. Power set an Ivy Madness record by scoring 44 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, while Cam Thrower contributed five crucial points in overtime, including a 3-pointer that gave Penn the lead. The game, held in Ithaca, New York, was tightly contested, with the teams tied at 75 at the end of regulation before Penn rallied to victory.