YALE BULLDOGS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Yale's women's basketball program competes within the historically rigorous Ivy League, operating from John J. Lee Amphitheater on the New Haven campus where the university itself was established in 1701. Coach Dalila Eshe directs a 14-player roster navigating a challenging 2024-25 season that has produced a 6-17 overall record alongside a 2-7 conference mark. The Bulldogs' scoring efficiency tells the story of their struggle: Yale averages 58.9 points per game while surrendering 68.2 to opponents, a 9.3-point differential that underscores defensive vulnerabilities despite roster size and institutional resources.
Home performance proves particularly difficult, with the Bulldogs posting just a 2-8 record at John J. Lee Amphitheater against a 4-9 road ledger—an unusual disparity that suggests environmental factors or psychological pressures affecting their home environment. The Ivy League's competitive depth makes recovery uncertain, though Eshe's early tenure offers opportunity for institutional building. At an institution enrolling 15,490 students, Yale's 14-player roster reflects the academic demands balancing collegiate athletics with rigorous coursework, positioning winter basketball as one of many demanding intellectual and athletic pursuits for undergraduate and graduate participants.
KEY FACTS
| School | Yale University |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
| Conference | Ivy League |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | New Haven, Connecticut |
| Venue | John J. Lee Amphitheater |
| Head Coach | Dalila Eshe |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Kiley Capstraw | F |
| 22 | Marisa Chapman | G |
| 9 | Radhika Garapaty | G |
| 33 | Sophia Gibson | F |
| 11 | Ana Guillen | F |
| 32 | Dorka Kastl | F |
| 0 | Olivia Kim | G |
| 4 | Lucy Lynn | G |
| 20 | Mary Meng | F |
| 1 | Ciniya Moore | G |
| 10 | Ke'iara Odume | G |
| 5 | Magdalena Schmidt | G |
| 17 | Luisa Vydrova | F |
| 3 | Hannah Wasserman | G |
SEASON RECORD
7-20
Overall
3-9
Home
4-11
Away
3-9
Conference
58.0 PPG / 67.7 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7 | Northeastern Huskies | L 64-75 |
| Nov 11 | Hofstra Pride | L 66-73 |
| Nov 14 | St. John's Red Storm | L 60-88 |
| Nov 18 | Quinnipiac Bobcats | L 46-69 |
| Nov 22 | Providence Friars | L 64-75 |
| Nov 23 | Loyola Maryland Greyhounds | L 48-73 |
| Nov 26 | American University Eagles | W 63-54 |
| Nov 30 | Penn State Lady Lions | L 64-82 |
| Dec 3 | Bryant Bulldogs | W 61-48 |
| Dec 6 | Rider Broncs | W 53-52 |
| Dec 8 | New Haven Chargers | W 63-49 |
| Dec 18 | Monmouth Hawks | L 46-50 |
| Dec 20 | High Point Panthers | L 83-85 |
| Jan 5 | Brown Bears | L 72-88 |
| Jan 10 | Princeton Tigers | L 50-76 |
| Jan 17 | Columbia Lions | L 58-85 |
| Jan 19 | Cornell Big Red | W 58-43 |
| Jan 24 | Pennsylvania Quakers | L 37-64 |
| Jan 31 | Harvard Crimson | L 44-72 |
| Jan 31 | Dartmouth Big Green | L 59-77 |
| Feb 7 | Brown Bears | L 52-66 |
| Feb 14 | Harvard Crimson | L 62-70 |
| Feb 14 | Dartmouth Big Green | W 82-54 |
| Feb 21 | Pennsylvania Quakers | L 52-68 |
| Feb 27 | Columbia Lions | L 47-68 |
| Feb 28 | Cornell Big Red | W 57-45 |
| Mar 7 | Princeton Tigers | L 55-78 |
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Connecticut Women's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Yale Women's Basketball compete in?
- Yale Bulldogs Women's Basketball competes in the The Ivy League conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Yale play women's basketball home games?
- Yale Women's Basketball plays home games at John J. Lee Amphitheater in New Haven, CT.
- Who is the head coach of Yale Women's Basketball?
- The head coach of Yale Bulldogs Women's Basketball is Dalila Eshe.
- When was Yale Women's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Yale Women's Basketball is not currently available.