There’s a moment in Akidat Yitzchak when everything feels unbearable — the climb, the silence, the weight of what’s about to happen. And then, suddenly, it’s over. The ram appears. The tension breaks. The outcome is decided not in chaos, but in clarity. Saturday night at the Max Stern Athletic Center followed that same arc. It was a meeting of two unbeaten Skyline teams. A rivalry that hasn’t cooled off since last March. Then the game started—and Yeshiva ensured tonight would

You can check that day off your calendar because it’s here. Snowy Saturday night. Max Stern Athletic Center. Lights on. Doors open. Same two programs. Same tension. It’s been 328 days since these two last met with everything on the line. March 2, 2025. In Farmingdale. Skyline Championship Sunday. You already know how that ended with Zevi Samet’s game-winning three and the Macs 81-78 victory which was heard all around the Jewish basketball world. Here we are again, and both te

Maintaining their perfect Skyline record, the Yeshiva Maccabees walked into Old Westbury on Tuesday night and did exactly what the preview asked for — handled business. YU pulled away late in the first half and never looked back, knocking off the Panthers 72–58 at the Clark Athletic Center for their thirteenth consecutive victory within their Skyline rivalry. If there were any questions about whether the Macs could refocus after last weekend’s emotional highs, they didn’t la

Let’s not overthink this one. The Yeshiva University Maccabees head to Old Westbury Wednesday  for what should be a no-nonsense, take-care-of-business night against a Panthers team that’s been searching for answers all season. Old Westbury Panthers sit at 2–4 in Skyline play and 4–12 overall, and are struggling  Historically, this matchup has tilted in Yeshiva’s way. The Macs are 17–19 all-time against Old Westbury, but more importantly? They’ve won 12 straight in this series

Saturday night at the Max Stern Athletic Center delivered one of the most memorable moments in program history. Behind a 23-point performance from Zevi Samet, the Macs rolled past St. Joseph’s Brooklyn 95–75, but the final score was almost secondary to what the night represented. Samet became the all-time leading scorer in Yeshiva men’s basketball history, passing Ryan Turell, while Head Coach Elliot Steinmetz secured the 200th win of his career. It was a night that celebrate

Amidst YU intersession, the Macs just keep handling their Skyline business. With the win over Purchase, Yeshiva improved to 6–0 in conference play, now sitting at a staggering +87 point differential against Skyline opponents. For context, the non-conference slate has been a grind — 1–8 with a −95 differential.  St. Joseph’s Brooklyn enters this contest winless in the conference, yet they are better than their record would indicate. These games are often the most dangerous gam

Washington Heights, NY - Amidst YU intercession, the Macs continue to get it done in the Skyline Conference. After tonight's contest the Macs are now 6-0 with a +87 point differential against Skyline teams, compared to a discouraging 1-8 record with a -95 point differential against non-conference opponents.  Although last night’s game against Purchase was closer than we anticipated, as YU blew them out by 25 in early December, there were a lot of positive takeaways for the Ma

Just days after a frustrating, momentum-stopping loss to Wesleyan, the Macs are right back in it — hosting Purchase Wednesday in a Skyline Conference rematch that suddenly feels bigger than the standings suggest. Yes, YU beat the Panthers convincingly last time out. Yes, that 71–46 road win was the night everything finally clicked — balance, defensive edge, pace, purpose. Yet tonight is about whether that performance was a turning point or just a moment. The Wesleyan loss st

The Yeshiva Maccabees didn’t back into Silloway Gymnasium on Monday night hoping to hang around. They walked in swinging — and for a half, they had Wesleyan exactly where they wanted them. Yet basketball games aren’t 20 minutes long. After controlling the tempo early and riding a blistering first half from Zevi Samet, the Macs ran headfirst into a second-half surge they couldn’t slow, falling to Wesleyan, 84–69, as the Cardinals flipped the game with pace, precision, and ruth

This is it. The final battle at the end of what has been a treacherous non-conference journey. The Macs have faced some of the nation's best. They fought #2 Randolph-Macon and then #15 Mary Washington down in Virginia, hosted defending champions #1 Trinity CT, taken a trip to Boston to face then #4 Tufts, notched a win over runners-up NYU, and played an intense rematch against legendary foes, Illinois Wesleyan. Not to mention tough battles against Chapman and Saint Joseph CT.

On Saturday night at the Max Stern Athletic Center, Yeshiva came out strong and never looked back. The Maccabees, who played their most consistent game of the year, defeated the Mount Saint Mary Knights by a final of 89-60 to improve to 6-7 overall and an impressive 5-0 in Skyline Conference play. A balanced attack was the key to victory in this one, as every Mac, bar two, got on the score sheet with a bucket. Yoav Oselka led the way with 16 points and 5 steals. Those steals

The Yeshiva University Maccabees have forged their identity in the fires of adversity this season, proving time and again that they can compete with the very best in the nation. This squad has shown remarkable resilience, most notably by pushing then #4 Tufts and #15 Mary Washington to the absolute brink in heart-stopping overtime battles. While those contests against nationally ranked powerhouses ended in narrow defeats, they served as a proving ground, preparing the Macs fo

They remembered this gym. They remembered last year’s semifinal. They remembered how thin the margin was — how nothing ever comes easy against Sarah Lawrence. And on Wednesday night, the Macs walked back into that building and finished the job. In a gritty, seesaw tilt that felt every bit like a postseason rematch, Yeshiva held off the Gryphons 72–64 to stay perfect in Skyline play, improving to 4–0. How it Happened:  - Sarah Lawrence struck first. The Gryphons came out with

The Macs are heading back into familiar territory — and not the comfortable kind. Yeshiva travels to Sarah Lawrence for a showdown with the Gryphons, the reigning Skyline Gold Division champions, on the same floor where the Macs survived an instant classic last season, escaping with a heart-stopping 72–71 win in the Skyline semifinals.  Start with Brady Burman, a steady, physical presence who does a little bit of everything and never lets the game drift out of control. Then t

This was supposed to be easy. On paper, it had all the makings of a comfortable afternoon for the Macs — a Sunday road date against a struggling team in the Skyline conference.  A chance to breathe, experiment, and maybe even coast a little. And early on, that’s exactly how it looked. Coach Elliot Steinmetz mixed and matched lineups from the start, gave bench players real minutes, and allowed the rotation to stretch out. Yeshiva played its B game and still controlled things—m

While the bitter cold has slowed the city’s usual rhythm, it has done nothing to cool the fire burning within the Macs. Winter may have emptied the sidewalks, but inside the gym, the pursuit of back-to-back Skyline Conference championships is very much alive. This year’s group has quickly begun to carve out its own identity, one defined by grit, relentless energy, and an unshakable sense of camaraderie. The effort and intensity displayed night after night bring back memories

Yeshiva fell 72–71 to the Illinois Wesleyan Titans on Monday night, and it’s one the Macs are going to think about for a long time. Four seconds left. Tie game at 70, as the Titans bring the ball up with 5 seconds remaining. Zevi Samet jumped the pass clean, took off the other way, and for a split second, you thought it was over. Instead? Whistle. Kickball. Somehow. Fine. Still alive. Then, Or Sundjyvsky picked off another pass. He attacked the rim, got fouled, and let out so

We all remember the night, No. 1 Yeshiva was stunned at home. We were reminded that, eventually, everyone loses — and that it's always better for that to happen in December than in March. Yet the truth is, all of those beginnings lead to the same place. If you were there — or if you've followed this program closely — you already know why Monday's clash between the Yeshiva University Maccabees and the Illinois Wesleyan Titans still carries weight. December 30, 2021. A packed,

It was one of those cold Saturday nights at the MSAC where the building feels a little bigger, a little quieter, and the game dares you to bring your own energy. For a half, Manhattanville hung around, punched back, and made the Maccabees earn it. In the end, though, good teams on their last ride found their rhythm — and the Macs did, pulling away late for a 79–67 win to keep their conference streak spotless at 2-0. At halftime, this didn’t feel like a blowout brewing. Yeshi

The quest for the Skyline crown is officially underway for the Maccabees, and there was no better way to launch it than with a statement win over Purchase on Tuesday night. The season may not have opened the way they imagined, but, as Elsa wisely reminds us, “the past is in the past.” In their last three contests, the Macs have gone 2-1 and, more importantly, have rediscovered their identity. This is a team fueled by hunger: seniors desperate to cap their careers with a champ