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20. Men's and women's hoops falls to Harvard, but there's still hope

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19. Ivy League woes and Big 5 victories

This week on the Pennalty Box, we discuss the men's basketball team's struggles in the Ivy League and triumphs in the Big 5 (0:00), the ridiculous madness of the KenPom system (10:08), the women's basketball team's impressive start to Ivy play (13:29), shoutouts for squash, indoor track, and other teams (17:21), make picks for some marquee college hoops matchups (20:17), and this week's Hard-nosed Player of the Week goes to Ashley Russell (25:25). This week's special guest is senior news editor Madeleine Ngo.

18. Men's hoops embarrassed at Princeton, women don't defend Big 5 title, and Dunphy's final game against Penn

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17. The Downfall of Michigan and Free Cheesesteaks

This week on the Pennalty Box, we discuss (0:00) Penn men's basketball taking on UNI, K-State, and Oregon State in the Paradise Jam, (10:54) the team's travel woes in the Virgin Islands and the Abner's cheesesteak scandal, (16:54) the women's basketball team's two big wins and disappointing, one-point loss to Maine, (19:19) Michigan's downfall and other CFB marquee matchups, and this week's Hard-nosed Player of the Week is Mark Jackson, for his exploits in Penn's domination of Stockton. Our special guest this week is current digital director and DP President-elect Julia Schorr.

16. Breaking Down the Non-Conference Slate

This week on the Pennalty Box, we discuss Penn men's basketball's strong start to the season (0:00), Penn women's basketball's opening win against Siena and loss to no. 1 Notre Dame (14:50), some marquee matchups in college football (and our predictions) (18:42), and this week's Hard-nosed Player of the Week goes to Eleah Parker for her grit against the best women's basketball team in the country. Our special guest this week was print director Chris Muracca.

15. Basketball is Finally Back

This week on the Pennalty Box, we talk about the return of Penn basketball (0:00), the upcoming game against George Mason for the men (0:46), the young, talented women's roster (especially Eleah Parker) (10:45), Penn football's win over Cornell (14:42), former Penn quarterback Michael Collins winning his first start at TCU (19:07), the end of an amazing women's soccer season (20:29), our picks for marquee matchups in college football (21:40), and this week's Hard-nosed Player of the Week goes to Jack Soslow for his incredible kicking against Cornell (30:36). This week's special guest is news editor Madeleine Lamon.

14. Selling out the Palestra

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13. Getting Excited for Basketball to be Back

This week on the Pennalty Box, we talk about Penn football's crushing loss to Yale and what it means for their chances in the Ivy League, as well as the ongoing QB controversy (4:00), Michael Collins, who is getting his first start at TCU after transferring from Penn (8:47), men's and women's basketball with senior sports editor Jonathan Pollack (9:24), the incredible season of women's soccer and the well-deserved first wins for volleyball (18:36), make our picks for the biggest games in college football (and roast Carter for his terrible picks last week - Go Blue) (19:51), and this week's Hard-nosed Player of the Week goes to Raven Sulaimon for her 29 kills across two games and stoic leadership in getting volleyball their first two Ivy wins of the season (27:57). Our special guests this week are Jonathan Pollack, executive editor Rebecca Tan, and sports reporter Teia Ross.

12. Must-win matchup with Columbia

This week on the Pennalty Box, we talk about Penn football's win over Sacred Heart and preview the critical Ivy-matchup with Columbia on Friday (1:50), discuss other marquee games in college football and the woes of Carter Thompson's former school Florida State (11:40), we make picks on the biggest games of the week (especially Michigan vs. Wisconsin) (14:43), and this week's Hard-nosed Player of the Week goes to Mary Shin for her record-breaking round over fall break. Our special guest this week is associate copy editor Nadia Goldman.

11. Disappointing start at Dartmouth

This week on the Pennalty Box, we talk about (0:00) Football's disappointing loss at Dartmouth to open Ivy play, (6:50) Women's soccer's impressive win over Cornell and this team's potential in the Ivy League this season, (10:33) Men's soccer's close loss this weekend, (12:29) Volleyball's early missteps and why they're such a surprise, (16:40) Hard-nosed Player of the Week goes to Scott Forbes for his incredible goaltending for men's soccer this weekend. Also, our special guest is senior sports editor Jonathon Pollack.

10. Kicking Off Season Two

This week's episodes starts with a discussion of the Penn football non-conference schedule, especially the resurgent defense (1:30), the two QBs (4:50), the excellent receivers and running backs (7:05), and a preview of this weekend's Ivy-opener at Dartmouth (10:40). Then, we talk about Justin Watson and the Tampa Bay Bucs (13:30), Penn transfer Michael Collins in the TCU-Texas game (16:40), a strong start for men's, women's soccer and sprint football (18:45), and Tiger Woods!!!! (20:20). Also, this week's Hard-Nosed Player of the Week goes to Sasha Stephens (21:30). Sports editor Yosi Weitzman stopped in as this week's special guest.

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3. Upsets and Championships

Penn men's basketball gets a big revenge win over Harvard (0:00), men's lacrosse with a HUGE upset over no. 1 Duke (8:31), championships and success across the board (go women's track!) (16:17), women's basketball suffer a disappointing loss (17:58), #IvyMadness predictions (22:37), and the third Hard-Nosed Player of the Week goes to Chris Santangelo of men's lacrosse (29:50). Also, this week's special guest is senior sports reporter and lax guru Brevin Fleischer.

5. Penn Basketball Postseason Reflection

Penn men's basketball falls to Kansas in the NCAA tournament (0:00), women's basketball wins against Albany but loses to Saint John's in the WNIT (20:34), a look back at our March Madness takes (25:14), hot takes/possible March Madness upsets (37:10), and the fifth Hard-Nosed Player of the Week goes to Zoe Belodeau for her seven points in women's lacrosse's win over no. 19 Duke. Also, this week sports editor Yosi Weitzman takes the place of an ill, soft, absent Marc Margolis.

4.5 BONUS Interview with Penn Basketball Legend Tony Price

An interview with Tony Price, Penn class of 1979 and the leading scorer on the most successful basketball team in Penn's history.

6. Ups and Downs for Penn Lacrosse

Penn men's lacrosse suffers a huge upset to Cornell (0:00), women's lacrosse wins a come-from-behind game over Brown but falls to the reigning champion, Maryland (8:25), a big week for men's and women's tennis and softball (19:58), and the sixth Hard-Nosed Player of the Week goes to Erin Barry for her incredible toughness in the win over Brown. Also, this week's special guests are associate sports editor Brevin Fleischer and sportswriter/defenseman Teia Ross, who contribute expert lacrosse knowledge

4. For Men's Basketball, an NCAA Bid and a Championship

Penn men's basketball wins the Ivy tournament with a close, hard fought victory over Harvard (0:00), why the Quakers deserved better than a 16-seed in the NCAA tournament (10:30), a look ahead to the matchup against 1-seed Kansas (14:40), hot takes/possible March Madness upsets (23:18), national champion predictions (29:49), and the fourth Hard-Nosed Player of the Week goes to AJ Brodeur for his incredible dominance during the Ivy tournament. Also, this week sports editors Yosi Weitzman and Cole Jacobson join to discuss the huge victory.

2. The Fight for a One-Seed Continues

Penn men's basketball keeps rolling while looking ahead to a rematch with Harvard, women's basketball takes a tough loss to Princeton but bounces back, Reeham Sedky is the Penn squash GOAT, and the second Hard-Nosed Player of the Week goes to the Penn baseball team for their fight against cancer (Read more and donate: team.curethekids.org/team/146886). Also, an interview with breakout men's basketball star Devon Goodman and special guest Zack DiGregorio, sprint football QB (please, teach him to swim).

1: Men Lose to Harvard, Women Triumph

Penn men's basketball drops their first game of the season to Harvard, women's basketball dominates all oncomers, fencing wins (yet another) title, and the inaugural Hard-Nosed Player of the Week goes to squash's Melissa Alves.

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