Yale secured a decisive victory over Fairfield with a final score of 91-66 on Saturday, showcasing a dominant performance. John Poulakidas emerged as a key player, contributing 22 points with an impressive shooting accuracy of 7 for 8, which included an outstanding 6 for 7 from three-point range. The Bulldogs, now holding a record of 4-3, also saw strong contributions from Nick Townsend, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Additionally, Samson Aletan added to the scoreboard with 15 points, hitting 5 of 9 shots from the field and going 5 for 6 from the free-throw line.

On the other side, Fairfield, now at 2-4, was led in scoring by Makuei Riek, who finished the game with 13 points. Noah Best matched Riek’s output, also scoring 13 points and making two steals. Louis Bleechmore contributed 11 points to the Stags’ efforts. Despite their collective effort, Fairfield fell short against the Bulldogs, who continued to display their offensive prowess throughout the game.

Yale’s performance looked strong as they maintained control, highlighting their potential as the season progresses. The Bulldogs will look to build on this victory as they continue to strive for consistency and improvement in their upcoming matches.