Cornell

Five Cornell players sit on stools in a horizontal line facing head coach Dayna Smith. Their teammates and the rest of the staff huddle in a semicircle around them.

After 22 years, Dayna Smith is out as Cornell’s head coach

By Jenn Hatfield / March 12, 2024

The Big Red have struggled since winning their lone Ivy League title in 2008

Columbia guard Abbey Hsu holds her follow-through after a shot. Princeton guard Skye Belker turns her back to Hsu to box her out.

Who will win Ivy League Player and Rookie of the Year this season?

By Jenn Hatfield / February 21, 2024

Let’s list the top contenders — and consult the historical record

Harvard guard Lola Mullaney stands on the perimeter near the Columbia bench and pulls the ball behind her head with both hands to pass toward the center of the court. Columbia guard Abbey Hsu stands on the 3-point line with her hands out to pressure Mullaney.

Six storylines to watch in Ivy League play

By Jenn Hatfield / January 3, 2024

Freshman point guards, Princeton’s defense, a crucial injury and more

Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen shoots a right-handed midrange floater as Harvard forward Elena Rodriguez tries to contest with her right hand. Princeton forward Ellie Mitchell runs toward the basket while looking back at Chen.

2023-24 Ivy League preview

By Jenn Hatfield / October 28, 2023

Stars return leaguewide, and potential breakout players are waiting in the wings

Princeton freshman guard Madison St. Rose stands atop a ladder with streamers around her neck. She holds a piece of the net that she cut after the Tigers won the Ivy League Tournament. The Ivy League logo is shown prominently on the backboard.

Five numbers to know about Ivy League women’s basketball this offseason

By Jenn Hatfield / April 23, 2023

Exploring the Ivy pipeline to Power 6 programs, attendance growth and more

Columbia's Kaitlyn Davis rises for a right-handed layup on the fast break. There is no defense in sight; the only other player visible is her teammate, Jaida Patrick, trailing the play.

Sights and sounds from a weekend of Ivy League chaos

By Jenn Hatfield / January 9, 2023

Who is the Ivy favorite? Anyone’s guess

Brown guard Grace Arnolie (left) and Yale guard Nyla McGill (right) handle the ball for their respective teams.

Eight Ivy League players who have surprised this season

By Jenn Hatfield / December 4, 2022

Rookie standouts, sophomores making leaps and a senior coming into her own

Yale guard Klara Astrom dribbles the ball in her left hand and drives past a Northeastern defender who is trying to stay vertical.

Non-conference games to watch for every Ivy League team

By Jenn Hatfield / October 31, 2022

We’re picking eight games for Ancient Eight teams — plus a few bonus selections

Side-by-side photos of two Ivy League players, Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen and Columbia guard Abbey Hsu, shooting the ball.

2022-23 Ivy League preview

By Jenn Hatfield / October 29, 2022

Princeton, Columbia set to battle for NCAA Tournament berths; tight race expected for Ivy League Tournament spots

Daily Briefing — Nov. 25, 2021: Cornell beats the buzzer, Je’Naiya Davis has 35

By Em Adler / November 25, 2021

Two top-ten showdowns ahead