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Yale Downs Pennsylvania 76-62 - Match Report
John Poulakidas scored 17 points leading Yale to a 76-62 victory over Pennsylvania at Palestra on Friday.
Bettors who backed Yale were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.0 at sportsbooks.
Bez Mbeng had 16 points for Yale and Danny Wolf chipped in with 14 points. Bez Mbeng had 6 assists for them, while Danny Wolf was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Pennsylvania got a 12-point performance from Clark Slajchert, who was supported by 11 points from Sam Brown. Nick Spinoso had 6 assists in a losing cause for Pennsylvania, while Clark Slajchert grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Yale were victorious, as the score was 45-31 at the break.
Yale won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-25.
Yale looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Princeton. Pennsylvania will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Brown.