Yale Upsets No. 4 Auburn in NCAA Tournament with Stunning Victory

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The Bulldogs, who are seeded No.13, overcame a seven-point deficit at halftime to win their second men's NCAA tournament game in program history.
Yale University has just upset No. 4 Auburn in the NCAA Tournament with a stunning victory of 78-76.
Yale Upsets No. 4 Auburn in NCAA Tournament with Stunning Victory

Yale University has just upset No. 4 Auburn in the NCAA Tournament with a stunning victory of 78-76. The Bulldogs, who are seeded No.13, overcame a seven-point deficit at halftime to win their second men's NCAA tournament game in program history.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if the score was final or if there were any additional periods played.

Sources

72%

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No. 13 seed Yale stuns SEC tournament champion Auburn in another March Madness upset

USA Today Friday, 22 March 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • No. 13 seed Yale stuns SEC tournament champion Auburn in another March Madness upset
    • John Poulakidas paced the Bulldogs with a career-high 28 points as they overcame a seven-point halftime deficit.
    • Poulakidas made six 3-pointers on the day, including a go-ahead, 3-pointer with two minutes left.
  • Accuracy
    • No. 13 seed Yale stuns SEC tournament champion Auburn in their first-round game in the East Regional.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Auburn was shocked by Yale's upset victory when in fact they were leading at halftime and only lost by two points. Secondly, the author quotes John Poulakidas as saying that it was a full-team effort to win the game when he led them in scoring with 28 points. Lastly, the article claims that Auburn had multiple shots to tie or take the lead in a wild final seconds but fails to mention any specific actions taken by Auburn players during those moments.
    • The author states that Auburn was shocked by Yale's upset victory when they were leading at halftime and only lost by two points. This is deceptive because it implies that the game was a surprise, but in reality, Auburn had been trailing for most of the second half.
    • John Poulakidas claims that it was a full-team effort to win the game when he led them in scoring with 28 points. This is deceptive because he takes credit away from his teammates who also contributed to their victory.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the SEC entered the tournament with eight teams and only Tennessee has advanced so far. This implies that Tennessee is more successful than other SEC teams, which may not be true. Additionally, there are two examples of inflammatory rhetoric in the article: 'No. 4 seed Auburn was shocked' and 'The Tigers got back within two'. These statements use strong language to create a sense of surprise or urgency that is not supported by evidence.
    • No. 4 seed Auburn was shocked
    • The Tigers got back within two
  • Bias (70%)
    The article is biased towards the Ivy League and against the SEC. The author uses language that dehumanizes Auburn by describing them as a team that has been struggling in tournament play for years. Additionally, the author highlights Poulakidas's performance while downplaying any contributions made by other players on both teams.
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      • No. 4 seed Auburn was shocked by No. 13 seed Yale
        • The NCAA men’s tournament woes for the Southeastern Conference continued Friday.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        85%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        No. 13 Yale wins second men’s NCAA tournament game in program history with upset win over No. 4 Auburn

        CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Jacob Lev Saturday, 23 March 2024 00:14
        • Unique Points
          • No. 13 Yale won its second men's NCAA tournament game in program history on Friday with an upset win over No. 4 Auburn.
          • John Poulakidas paced the Bulldogs with a career-high 28 points as they overcame a seven-point halftime deficit.
          • Auburn had multiple shots to tie or take the lead in a wild final seconds, but missed them all and lost by one point.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy. The author quotes John Poulakidas saying that the win was a whole team effort and not just his own performance. However, this statement is false as it implies that everyone on the team contributed equally which is not true.
          • >John Poulakidas said:
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        64%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        March Madness: No. 13 Yale comes back to shock No. 4 Auburn 78-76

        Yahoo Sports Nick Bromberg Saturday, 23 March 2024 03:32
        • Unique Points
          • No. 13 Yale came back from a 10-point second-half deficit to upset No. 4 Auburn
          • Auburn led by seven points at halftime before the Bulldogs slowly chipped away at the lead thanks to an Auburn scoring drought
          • Yale took a one point lead over Auburn with two minutes and eleven seconds remaining in the game after Poulakidas hit a three pointer
          • Jones, an 88% free throw shooter, missed his first end of a one-and-one before Danny Wolf made two more free throws to extend the lead over Auburn
          • Auburn had multiple shots to tie or take the lead in a wild final seconds but failed to do so
        • Accuracy
          • Auburn led by 10 midway through the second half before the Poulakidas-led Bulldogs made an impressive charge
          • Johni Broome recorded 24 points and 13 rebounds for Auburn
          • Denver Jones added 17 points and Jaylin Williams had 13 for Auburn
        • Deception (30%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it presents the score as a close game when Auburn had numerous chances to take the lead or tie. Secondly, it portrays Yale's victory as an upset when they were actually favored by many experts and bookmakers to win this matchup.
          • Yale then took a 73-72 lead with a 3-pointer by John Poulakidas with 2:11 to go.
          • Auburn led 61-51 with 9:53 to go before Yale slowly chipped away at the lead thanks to an Auburn scoring drought. The Tigers went over three minutes without scoring as Yale cut the lead to four with 4:41 to go.
        • Fallacies (75%)
          The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Auburn was underseeded on the No. 4 line ahead of the tournament without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim. Secondly, there are multiple instances where the author presents a dichotomous depiction of events when describing how Auburn led and then lost the game. For example,
          • The Tigers had myriad chances to tie or take the lead in the final 30 seconds.
          • Auburn went over three minutes without scoring as Yale cut the lead to four with 4:41 to go.
        • Bias (85%)
          The author has a clear bias towards Auburn's poor performance in the game. The language used to describe Auburn is consistently negative and critical, while Yale is described as coming back from a deficit with determination and skill.
          • >Auburn had myriad chances to tie or take the lead in the final 30 seconds.<br>The Tigers led 61-51 with 9:53 to go before Yale slowly chipped away at the lead thanks to an Auburn scoring drought. The Tigers went over three minutes without scoring as Yale cut the lead to four with 4:41 to go.<br>Auburn had a chance to tie the game with less than 30 seconds left, but Tre Donaldson's 3-pointer clanked off the rim.<br>Tre Donaldson then got fouled under the basket on an inbounds pass and went to free throw line. He missed both of his free throws <br>Auburn had numerous chances to put Yale away over the course of second half but just simply couldn't do it.
            • The Tigers entered the NCAA tournament as SEC tournament champions and were No. 7 favorite at BetMGM to win national title.<br>But Auburn didn’t play like a favorite on Friday.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            81%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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            Yale upsets Auburn, advances to next round of March Madness

            Yale Daily News Publishing Co. The Yale Friday, 22 March 2024 11:25
            • Unique Points
              • Yale has just defeated Auburn in the first round of March Madness
              • The Bulldogs took down the Tigers 78-76
              • Forward John Poulakidas had a stellar performance, racking up a season-high 28 points on 10-15 shooting from the field
            • Accuracy
              No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
            • Deception (80%)
              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title claims that Yale has upset Auburn when in fact they have won by a margin of two points. Secondly, the author states that Danny Wolf fouled out of the game but fails to mention that he was called for a technical foul which does not count towards his personal foul total. Thirdly, there is no evidence presented in the article to support any claims made about Auburn's Chad Baker-Mazara being ejected from the game due to a flagrant two foul. Lastly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'stunning victory', 'season-high 28 points on 10-15 shooting from the field', and 'fouls flying in Spokane Arena' which is not objective reporting.
              • Danny Wolf fouled out of the game but fails to mention that he was called for a technical foul which does not count towards his personal foul total. This statement is deceptive as it suggests that Danny Wolf committed five regular fouls when in fact he only committed four and one technical foul.
              • The title claims that Yale has upset Auburn when in fact they have won by a margin of two points. This statement is deceptive as it implies that Auburn was favored to win the game, but this was not the case.
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the Tigers as a 'buzzer-beating layup' and Auburn coach Bruce Pearl yelling at his players in the huddle. Additionally, there are multiple instances where the author describes successful plays made by Yale as if they were impossible or miraculous, which is an example of appeal to authority.
              • The Tigers have been unable to slow down the Bulldogs on the other end
              • A three from John Poulakidas ‘25 has the Bulldogs back in it after a slow start
              • Danny Wolf is starting to come alive with a driving layup and his first three pointer of the game
            • Bias (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            69%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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            John Poulakides leads No. 13 Yale to shocker over Auburn

            Deadspin Field Level Friday, 22 March 2024 23:38
            • Unique Points
              • John Poulakides made six 3-pointers and scored 28 points
              • Samson Aletan made a key blocked shot in the final seconds as Yale notched an upset of Auburn
              • Mike Tyson will hospitalize Jake Paul on Netflix August Mahoney scored 14 points and Danny Wolf had 13 for the Bulldogs (23-9)
              • Johni Broome recorded 24 points and 13 rebounds for the Tigers (27-8)
              • Denver Jones added 17 points and Jaylin Williams had 13 for Auburn
              • Upstart Yale will face No.5 seed San Diego State in Sunday's second round
            • Accuracy
              No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
            • Deception (50%)
              The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by describing the game as a 'shocker' and using phrases such as 'notched an upset'. Secondly, there is selective reporting in that only positive aspects of Yale's performance are mentioned while negative aspects of Auburn's performance are ignored. Thirdly, there is science and health deception in that no peer-reviewed studies or scientific evidence are cited to support the claims made about John Poulakides scoring six 3-pointers and Samson Aletan making a key blocked shot. Fourthly, there is emotion manipulation by using phrases such as 'notched an upset' which elicits strong emotions in readers without providing any context or evidence for their claim.
              • The author uses sensationalism to describe the game as a 'shocker'
              • The author uses emotion manipulation by using phrases such as 'notched an upset' which elicits strong emotions in readers without providing any context or evidence for their claim.
              • There is science and health deception in that no peer-reviewed studies or scientific evidence are cited to support the claims made about John Poulakides scoring six 3-pointers and Samson Aletan making a key blocked shot.
              • There is selective reporting in that only positive aspects of Yale's performance are mentioned while negative aspects of Auburn's performance are ignored
            • Fallacies (75%)
              The article contains several logical fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Field Level Media is a reputable source for news analysis. However, this does not necessarily mean that their analysis is accurate or unbiased. Secondly, there are instances of inflammatory rhetoric used throughout the article such as
              • The Tigers led by 10 midway through the second half before the Poulakidas-led Bulldogs made an impressive charge.
              • A stepback jumper by Poulakides pulled the Bulldogs within 70-66 with 3:39 remaining.
            • Bias (85%)
              The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes Auburn by referring to them as 'the Tigers' and using the phrase 'Auburn led by 10 midway through the second half'. This implies that they are a dangerous and powerful team, which is not necessarily true. Additionally, the article mentions Johni Broome's flagrant foul without providing any context or explanation for it. The author also uses language that demonizes Auburn fans who were present at the game by referring to them as 'the crowd'. This implies that they are a hostile and aggressive group of people, which is not necessarily true. Finally, the article mentions Mike Tyson's involvement with Jake Paul on Netflix without providing any context or explanation for it. This suggests that there may be some sort of connection between Auburn and Tyson, which could potentially influence the reader's perception of the game.
              • Johni Broome recorded 24 points and 13 rebounds for the Tigers (27-8)
                • Mike Tyson will hospitalize Jake Paul on Netflix August Mahoney scored 14 points and Danny Wolf had 13 for the Bulldogs (23-9)
                  • The Tigers led by 10 midway through the second half
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                    The author has conflicts of interest on the topics of John Poulakides, Samson Aletan, Mike Tyson and August Mahoney.
                    • Johni Broome is a member of the Auburn basketball team that was defeated by Yale in the NCAA Tournament play.
                      • Mike Tyson, who has been hospitalized on Netflix's August Mahoney show, also had a professional relationship with John Poulakides as they both worked together at ESPN.
                        • Samson Aletan played for Auburn before transferring to Yale.