This coming Monday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide will play their final game before SEC play officially begins, hosting the Yale Bulldogs.
It’s the final test of Alabama’s challenging non-scheduled schedule and Yale is an opponent Alabama hasn’t faced since the 2008-09 season, the only meeting between the two. That game was also played in Tuscaloosa, with Alabama winning 66-63 at home at Coleman Coliseum.
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As for this season’s matchup, this is sure to be a higher-scoring contest between the two, as both the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs have the best offenses in their respective conferences and both have two NCAA tournament-caliber programs.
Here’s everything you need to know about Alabama’s next opponent, the Yale Bulldogs.
Yale Bulldogs 2025-26 Team Overview
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arena: John J. Lee Ampitheather, New Haven, Conn.
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Record: Overall score 11-1 (0-0 Ivy)
Yale comes to Tuscaloosa with an 11-1 record on the season, with its only loss coming at home against the University of Rhode Island. The Bulldogs’ biggest wins so far this season have come against Akron and Charleston.
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Yale Bulldogs 2025-26 Coaching Staff
March 20, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Yale Bulldogs head coach James Jones reacts during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Ball Arena. Mandatory photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Assistant Head Coach: Matt Kingsley
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Assistant Coach: Toby Carberry
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Assistant Coach: Brandon Sherrod
The head coach of the Yale Bulldogs is James Jones, who has been in charge of the program since the 1999-00 season. During this time, Yale has made five NCAA Tournament appearances, including the past two seasons.
Yale Bulldogs 2025-26 Statistics
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Scores per game: 87.2 (42nd in NCAA)
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Points allowed per game: 71.1 (130th in NCAA)
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Field goal percentage: 52.1%
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Three-point shooting percentage: 43.4%
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Free throw percentage: 79.6%
Yale averages 87.2 points per game and is one of the most efficient shooting teams in college basketball, ranking in the top ten nationally in field goal percentage, three-point field goal percentage and free throw percentage. Across those three statistics, the Bulldogs’ three-point shooting percentage is as high as 43.4%, ranking third in the country.
Yale Bulldogs 2025-26 Player Information
March 20, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Yale Bulldogs forward Nick Townsend (42) looks for a pass while guarding Texas A&M Aggies guard Hayden Hefner (2) during the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Nick TownsendForward, Senior
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Isaac SeliskaForward, Sophomore
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Trevor Mullindefender, teenager
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Riley FoxForward, Sophomore
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Samson Altancenter, junior
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Yale comes to Tuscaloosa with four players averaging double figures, led by power forward Nick Townsend, who averages an impressive 16.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game while shooting 53% from the field. The Bulldogs’ other double-digit scorers are Isaac Seliska, Riley Fox and Trevor Mullin, while a key figure in the paint is center Samson Aletan, who averages 5.6 rebounds per game.
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