Weekend Wrap
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In what was supposed to be the biggest comeback in over a century, a victory boiling beneath the surface for 102 years, the Quakers disappointingly (but admittedly somewhat expectedly) came up short at Villanova in Saturday's Schuykill Showdown. Penn was no match for the Wildcats, who outrushed the Quakers, 276-43. Thanks to a mobile quarterback and a defense that wouldn't quit, 'Nova's lead was 21-0 by halftime. By the time the final stanza came to a close, the Red and Blue were looking at a 35-6 scoreboard all too representative.
Villanova wipes out Penn football, 35-6
Women's Soccer
It was a crushing weekend for women's soccer. After Harvard snapped Penn's undefeated streak in Cambridge on Friday, Lehigh kept the Quakers at a 1-1 draw, ending the Red and Blue's 20-year win streak against the Mountain Hawks. Confusion ran wild on Friday night as both teams scored on their own goals at some point during the match. The difference came in the Crimson's corner kick - the only one of the night - and the fact that they outshot the Quakers 9-4, coming away with a 2-1 victory over Penn. Marching on after their first loss of the season, Penn outshot Lehigh, 27-7, and earned 10 corner kicks to Lehigh's one. The Quakers ultimately fought to a 1-1 tie in double overtime.
Missed oportunities bring Penn women's soccer's streaks to an end
Field hockeyAlthough the Crimson capitalized on their home-field advantage in the women's soccer department, they were no match for the Red and Blue when it came to field hockey. In a neck-and-neck game, the lone goal came off the stick of sophomore attack Elizabeth Hitti at the end of the first period. From there, the Quakers had to up the defensive ante as Harvard outshot Penn, 9-6, in the second period. Disciplined defense from the Red and Blue made all the difference, bringing them a 1-0 victory.
Disciplined aggression helps Penn field hockey shut down Harvard
Men's SoccerIt seems like the men's soccer team just cannot catch a break. This weekend, the Quakers losing streak extended to six games. Hosting two Floridian opponents, Penn held Florida Gulf Coast at bay on Friday until ultimately falling in overtime. Meanwhile, the Red and Blue got completely shut down by Florida International on Sunday at Rhodes Field. The team played each game with a man down after losing one to a red card in each match. Coach Rudy Fuller blames the Quakers' losses on their mentality, aiming to regroup and refocus to turn close losses into wins.
Sunshine Staters wash Penn men's soccer away
Sprint FootballWhile the over-172-pounds crowd fell hard against Villanova this weekend, the sprint football squad saw a rolling victory over the Big Red in Ithaca on Friday. The Quakers' front seven got sufficient pressure to set the tone for the game en route to a 28-14 win. Penn's offensive line also dominated the line of scrimmage, racking up 516 total yards to Cornell's 250. The Big Red only got on the board in the last few minutes, scoring two quick touchdowns in as many minutes. But no matter. Complete with a 39-yard Hail Mary and a touchdown in the last six minutes of the game, the Quakers dominated the match far more than the final score would suggest.