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(01/30/04 10:00am)
Penn freshman Ibby Jaaber's floater with less than seven ticks left on the clock would have tied the game at 54. But much like many of the Quakers' shots against Yale, it rimmed out, taking with it Penn's hopes of extending its Ivy League winning streak to 24 games.
The Quakers fell, 54-52, at the hands of an Elis team that had lost eight of its last nine games, including two Ancient Eight matchups with traveling partner Brown.
With under 10 seconds remaining in the 52-52 game, Yale's Paul Vitelli drew a foul on a three-point shot from freshman Mark Zoller, his fifth of the game. Payne Whitney gym went quiet as Vitelli -- a 71 percent free-throw shooter -- drained two shots from the charity stripe to give the Elis the lead.
The third shot -- following a Penn timeout -- clanged off the rim giving the Quakers a chance to tie or pull ahead in the final seconds. But Penn's offense, which had been stagnant for most of the game, could not convert at the other end.
Junior Tim Begley led the way for the Red and Blue with 21 points, including four key three-pointers to keep Penn in the game. Senior swingman Jeff Schiffner was contained throughout the game, only attempting six shots -- one from long range. The Quakers finished the night 38.6 percent from the field.
Yale jumped out to an early lead with a 9-0 run in the first half, but the Quakers answered with an 11-0 spurt of their own to pull within three at the intermission, 34-31.
Foul shots provided a boost for Penn in the first half, but trailed off later in the game.
Freshman Ryan Pettinella sank 5-of-6 from the line, and Begley dropped 5-of-7.
The Quakers fall to 0-1 in Ivy play with the loss, their first conference defeat since losing to Yale on Feb. 6, 2002. Brown is next up on the calendar tonight at 7 in Providence, R.I.
Yesterday's Ivy League games
Princeton 64, Brown 49
Cornell 91, Harvard 79
Columbia 78, Dartmouth 42
Yale 54, PENN 52
Today's Ivy League games
PENN at Brown, 7 p.m.
Princeton at Yale, 7p.m.
Columbia at Harvard, 7 p.m.
Cornell at Dartmouth, 7 p.m.
(01/26/04 10:00am)
With four seconds left on the clock, a three-pointer from Penn's Charlie Copp would tie the game at 81. That shot, however, became a turnover, forcing the Quakers to foul and send Yale's Ime Archibong to the line in front of a boisterous crowd at Payne Whitney gymnasium.
(11/25/03 10:00am)
Penn's Eric Heil made his presence known last night in more ways than the final statistics show.
(10/24/03 9:00am)
A picturesque view of Rittenhouse Square at twilight is framed by expansive windows, while on the table, the bill of fare for the evening is framed in thick mahogany. The bartender offers a friendly hello as you pass by on your way through the subtle, yet distinctive dining room.
(10/06/03 9:00am)
HANOVER, N.H. -- Having received Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week honors last week after his 12-catch performance against Lehigh, Penn junior Dan Castles again posted impressive numbers, including 157 receiving yards in Penn's win over Dartmouth Saturday.
(02/26/03 10:00am)
"It's simply marvelous." That is how you could describe an evening dining at one of Philadelphia's superb Italian eateries. Ralph's Italian Restaurant, located at 760 S. Ninth Street, is sure to please. After all, it's a family tradition.
Ralph's reputation for fine Italian dining is hardly a recent phenomenon. Philadelphia patrons have been enjoying pasta and veal from the Dispigno family for 103 years.
Four generations of Dispignos have prepared their old world recipes since 1900, making Ralph's the oldest family-owned Italian restaurant in America.
Ralph's is right at home in the heart of Philadelphia's Italian Market, a short cab ride away from Penn's campus.
Ralph's
760 S. Ninth Street
(215) 627-6011
Fare: Italian
Once inside, you will find a cozy and traditional atmosphere. Even though the restaurant offers dining on three floors, I would suggest a reservation before your evening out.
The menu features a variety of fare, including chicken, steaks, traditional Italian dishes and of course spaghetti. Most entrees are reasonably priced, ranging from $10-$16.
Start your meal with a sampling from Ralph's long list of salads or opt for a tasty appetizer. I chose a bowl of the minestrone, which was truly a treat. The soup was boldly flavored, but not overpowering. My guest enjoyed a leafy green salad to start.
Make sure not to fill up on the breadsticks, which were lightly dusted to perfection with parmesan cheese. You'll need the room for the main course. Despite the warning our server offered, he kept the basket full of the tasty sticks.
Much to our delight, the main meal arrived promptly. I decided on the hallmark of classic Italian cuisine: spaghetti with meatballs ($10.50). These are more than just meatballs -- Ralph's means business.
The traditional marinara sauce packed a punch. Rich, bold flavors accompanied the tender pasta strands, which virtually melted in my mouth. Almost as impressive as the taste was the quantity. My plate was nearly overflowing.
Based on the chef's recommendation, my guest opted for the chicken sorrento ($14.95). A generous grilled chicken breast arrived accompanied by mozzarella cheese and a light white wine sauce. As soon as I saw this entree, I was starting to rethink my choice. One bite of the spaghetti, however, changed my mind.
After we both threw in the towel and could not consume another bite of the delectable course, we were presented with another culinary creation. Our server returned with what appeared to be a large meatball, only this time made of chocolate. Cracking open the sweet shell revealed neapolitan ice cream lurking within. This was one delightful dessert -- a perfect end to a perfect dinner.
Ralph's Italian Restaurant is quite possibly Philly's best choice for Italian cuisine. Just make sure you bring cash, as it is the only form of payment accepted.
If you're looking for traditional Italian fare aged to perfection, Ralph's will make you a deal you can't refuse.
