The Yale women's lacrosse team, ranked No. 16, continues its strong season by defeating RV Brown 11-6 in the Ivy League Tournament semifinals on May 2. After initially falling behind, the Bulldogs responded with a five-goal run to establish control. Yale's Ashley Kiernan led the scoring with three goals, while first-year attacker Whitney Froeb contributed two assists. The victory sets up a rematch against No. 20 Princeton in the championship game on May 7, where Yale will aim for its third consecutive Ivy League Tournament title.
In men's lacrosse, the No. 9 Bulldogs faced a tough challenge in the Ivy League Tournament semifinals, falling to No. 2 Princeton 12-10 on May 2. Yale initially surged to a 6-2 lead, driven by Connor Gately's three goals, but Princeton's late first-half surge and a dominant third quarter shifted the momentum. Despite the loss, Yale's Sean Grogan was recognized as the Ivy League Rookie of the Year, highlighting a season where he led the team in scoring with 28 goals.
The Yale heavyweight rowing team faced a difficult outing against Dartmouth on May 3, losing all races at the Olympic Axe competition. Dartmouth's first varsity boat claimed the Olympic Axe for the second consecutive year, while Yale's crews struggled to keep pace, falling short in all four races. The Bulldogs will now prepare for the Eastern Sprints Championships on May 17, seeking to rebound from this setback.