The Yale men's lacrosse team, ranked No. 9, is poised for a strong postseason after clinching a spot in the Ivy League Tournament with a thrilling 14-13 comeback victory over Brown on April 29. The Bulldogs, who trailed by as many as four goals during the match, rallied to secure their sixth consecutive win, with Peter Moynihan scoring the decisive goal in the final moments. They will face No. 2 Princeton in the semifinals on May 1, aiming to continue their momentum in a highly anticipated matchup.
The No. 16 Yale women's lacrosse team had a historic week, highlighted by six players and the coaching staff receiving Ivy League honors. Senior defender Emmy Pascal was named Defender of the Year, and first-year attacker Kate Gould earned Rookie of the Year. The coaching staff was recognized as Coaching Staff of the Year after leading the Bulldogs to their second outright Ivy League Championship in program history, finishing the conference season with a 6-1 record. Additionally, Ashley Newman was named Academic All-Ivy League, showcasing the team's balance of athletic and academic excellence.
In golf, both the men's and women's teams concluded their Ivy League Championships at Baltusrol Golf Club. Mia Sessa earned First Team All-Ivy honors for the third consecutive year, while Will Lodge received the same recognition on the men's side. Sessa recorded a hole-in-one during the championships and finished strong in her senior season, while Lodge capped his career with a tie for ninth place at the championship. Matthew Lin also earned Second Team All-Ivy honors, marking a successful season for both teams.
In baseball, junior Kaiden Dossa was named Ivy League Co-Player of the Week after an impressive performance, including a two-homer game against Columbia. The Bulldogs played a chaotic doubleheader against the Lions, securing a spot in the Ivy League Tournament despite a loss and a tie in the games. Dossa's contributions were pivotal, as he went 6-for-11 with seven RBIs over the two games. The Bulldogs will return to action on May 6 against Iona, looking to build on their successful campaign.
Yale football has also announced its 2026 schedule, which features five home games at the Yale Bowl, starting with a road game against Holy Cross on September 19. The Bulldogs will look to build on their previous season's performance as they prepare for the upcoming schedule.