If you're still processing what happened inside Cousens Gymnasium on Sunday you aren't alone. Up 70–49. Ten minutes to go. The #4 squad in the country on the ropes, with their fans silent, their All-Americans shaking their heads. And then, it was gone.  The same Yeshiva Maccabees who looked flawless for 30 minutes — crisp passes, motion offense humming, energy electric — suddenly couldn't break a press, couldn't secure a rebound, couldn't catch a breath. Tufts hit a three, th

Four games in, and the road has been rugged. The Maccabees have faced a gauntlet that would test anyone’s resolve — #2 Randolph-Macon, #1 Trinity, and now another top-five powerhouse in Tufts. These are the kinds of programs that define the upper echelon of Division III basketball, and Yeshiva is diving headfirst into that challenge. Today’s Jumbos are the same battle-tested group that ended Yeshiva’s season in the NCAA Tournament last March, 83–66. They return nearly everyon

On a night where Max Zakheim made his much anticipated return to the lineup, the Max Stern Athletic Center buzzed with hope. For stretches, Yeshiva showed flashes of cohesion, improved spacing, and the kind of defensive grit this group has been searching for early in the season. But standing across from them was the #1 Trinity CT Bantams, the top team in the country and an offensive machine averaging 100 points per game. The Macs hung tough early and entered halftime down jus

Even with the Macs opening the season 0-3, there are plenty of reasons for optimism. Yeshiva went toe-to-toe with both Chapman and #15 Mary Washington, controlling long stretches of each game, before falling by just four and three points, all without their starting point guard and defensive engine, Max Zakheim. With Zakheim returning, the Macs regain their primary facilitator and a much-needed stabilizing presence who can organize the offense and create cleaner looks. The tea

Wow… But not the good “Wow”.  Coming off a harsh loss the night before, the Yeshiva University Maccabees looked to earn a split of their Virginia road trip, which featured a tough back-to-back against two Top 15 opponents.  Instead of a split, Yeshiva suffered a brutal 90-89 Double Overtime defeat to the #15 University of Mary Washington Eagles in Fredericksburg, VA. Despite an extremely strong first half and controlled second, the Macs handed UMW a ticket to overtime, giftin

Less than 24 hours after getting humbled by #2 Randolph-Macon, the YU Macs walk right back into the fire and finish off their weekend stay in Virginia. Tip-off is at 2 PM, at #15-ranked University of Mary Washington. If last night was a wake-up call, today is the first test of how this senior-led group responds. This whole “one last ride” mission? It doesn’t work unless you bounce back, regroup, and show you can compete with national tournament-level teams. If the seniors wan

The YU Macs were absolutely blitzed by #2-ranked Randolph-Macon, 92–57, on Saturday night, and honestly, the final score tells you everything you need to know. To sum up the Macs’ first game on their Virginia trip in one line, we came, we saw… and we got humbled fast. Sometimes the game just shows you exactly where you stand. Saturday night was one of those nights. From the opening tip, they were fighting in the sand. Randolph-Macon plays this absurd mix of size, speed, disci

For the third time in the last four seasons, the Macs are stepping far beyond the familiar streets of the Northeast for a slate of out-of-conference battles. In past years, the road has taken them to Illinois to face then #21 Illinois Wesleyan and Webster in the Jack Sikma tournament, and last season to Ohio for showdowns with #19 Mount Union and Wooster. But this year’s journey is different; heavier, tougher, and carrying a deeper meaning. This time, the Macs are traveling s

Under the bright lights of the Max Stern Athletic Center and celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Yeshiva University Maccabees returned for the first time in 250 days to a festive atmosphere. Comedian Dovie Neuburger was in the celebrity row, watching the opening chapter of this core’s “One Last Ride,” waiting to see the identity of this group. Instead, along with the rest of the Jewish basketball population, he saw a sloppy, chaotic, frustrating Game 1 — yet somehow still a

A new quest for March begins tonight. Under the bright lights of the Max Stern Athletic Center, the Yeshiva University Maccabees return home to tip off another season filled with promise, grit, and unfinished business. Their first challenge comes from across the country, the Chapman Panthers, who make the long journey from Orange County, California, just 30 miles south of the City of Angels. For Chapman, tonight marks the start of a grueling three-game East Coast swing. They

After an exciting campaign last season that ended with a Skyline Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance, the Macs will look for a repeat in the final year for many of the key players on the team. The Macs lost some significant pieces from last year as Effy Freundlich, Luke Cronin, Jonathan Levy, and Ezra Sicklick are no longer with the team. However, Coach Steinmetz will look to fill the void with some promising new pieces. New Players: #2 Joe Schanzer: Joe is a 6-3 guar

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The #10 Magen David Warriors are heading to the Sarachek Championship after a heart-stopping 58-57 win over the #6 Berman Cougars in the semifinals on Sunday. The lowest-seeded finalist in Sarachek history won their fourth straight single-elimination game by single digits, and now there's one more hill left to climb: the #4 TABC Storm on Monday. Josh Chabbott started the party with a bucket, kicking off his massive 20-point afternoon. Berman's Alex August answered with a deep

The #1 vs. #4 matchup lived up to its hype, drawing a sold-out crowd. The gym was packed to the rafters, every breath shared in the...