As Penn forward Ugonna Onyekwe spun full-circle in mid-air and slammed home a thunderous dunk to cap off a 55-46 Quakers victory and the Penn faithful stormed the floor of Jadwin Gymnasium, a deafening roar erupted approximately 50 miles southwest -- right in the Quadrangle. Approximately 100 Penn students who were not able to make the trek to Princeton were able to watch the Quakers live in action on two big screen televisions in McClelland Hall. The screening, organized by the Kite and Key Society, was intended to promote school spirit for those who couldn't make it across the Delaware. This marks the second consecutive year in which the Kite and Key Society has sponsored the event. Last March, roughly 1,000 students got together in the Palestra to watch the Red and Blue destroy Princeton and clinch the Ivy League title, but the arena was booked for a men's Big 5 game between St. Joseph's and La Salle last night. McClelland Hall was the new site the Kite and Key Society settled on. "Before last year, there was never a way to see the game, and there has always been a pretty big desire," said junior Anthony Gill, president of the Kite and Key Society. "People love basketball, and part of the reason you go to Penn is to see the Penn-Princeton game. It's great when everyone gets together to cheer for Penn." Watching the game and cheering for their home team were many Penn students who, for one reason or another, were not able to go to Princeton but still wished to watch the game with their friends and classmates. "I couldn't make the game because I had a midterm, so this is a great way for me to watch the game," Penn freshman and season-ticket holder Brett Topche said. "It's still a lot of fun to watch the game with a whole bunch of Penn fans. It's just a shame we can't heckle Princeton from here." The love of Princeton-bashing was shared by many in attendance. "I think it's great that the Penn community has the opportunity to come together and support the best team in the Ivy League when they're on the road," freshman Eric Mandel said. "There's nothing better than sitting back, relaxing and watching Penn abuse Princeton." Mandel's words were prophetic as the Quakers did exactly that, taking a commanding two-game lead in the Ivy League. And although they were not at the game, Penn fans at McClelland Hall cheered after every made basket, booed after every questionable call and went wild after the victory. These fans were not watching the game live in Jadwin Gymnasium, but for many, it was the next best thing.
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