Ivy League men's hoops garnering national attention after recent wins

 

It isn't just Ivy League college newspapers paying attention to Ancient Eight men's basketball: It's the whole NCAA.

Following Yale's last-second victory over Connecticut, the Ancient Eight has gotten some national buzz for its performance so far this season. Adding to the hype was Columbia's competitive performance against No. 1 Kentucky, as the Lions gave the undefeated Wildcats their toughest run yet.

What does this mean for Penn? Well, it means that Ivy play won't be a cakewalk for the Quakers, as teams like 7-1 Harvard, 8-3 Yale and 5-3 Columbia will provide some challenges for Red and Blue come 2015. It also means that wins by Penn in conference play will be seen as more impressive on a national stage.

The Quakers get their chance to make news with the tougher portion of their nonconference schedule beginning soon as they travel to Vanderbilt, an SEC foe. Penn also has three Big 5 games left, facing La Salle on Dec. 30 before taking on Villanova and St. Joe's on consecutive weekends in January.

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