Sometimes in sports, everything just clicks, and you make the game look so easy. That's what happened today for Penn's women's basketball, as they cruised to a 63-39 victory over Wagner.
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No. 6 Penn men's squash loses close contest with No. 9 Drexel, 5-4
All good things must come to an end. For Penn men’s squash, that would be the win streak over crosstown rival Drexel.
Penn women's basketball notches big win at Lafayette
Just what the doctor ordered. After a slow start to the season, Penn women’s basketball headed to Lafayette seeking a win to turn their season around.
Penn volleyball head coach Kerry Carr resigns after 19 seasons
Carr finishes her tenure as the winningest coach in program history at 282-221 (149-95 Ivy).
No. 6 Penn men's squash loses close contest with No. 9 Drexel, 5-4
All good things must come to an end. For Penn men’s squash, that would be the win streak over crosstown rival Drexel.
Penn women's basketball notches big win at Lafayette
Just what the doctor ordered. After a slow start to the season, Penn women’s basketball headed to Lafayette seeking a win to turn their season around.
Penn swimming and diving heads to Ohio for Total Performance Invitational
They're already Philly's finest; now it's time to take it nationwide. Penn men's and women's swimming are on the road to Gambier, Ohio this Thursday to compete in the Total Performance Invitational at Kenyon College.
Penn basketball set for second straight Big 5 tilt against Temple
In order to move on from their defeat at the hands of Villanova, the Penn men’s basketball team must internalize the immortal words of the great Chumbawamba: “You get knocked down, you get up again.”
Penn wrestling returns to action with Journeyman Tussle
“We’re just trying to get better every day.” At first glance, some of the early-season competitions for Penn Wrestling may seem lackluster in importance and reward.
Penn women's basketball looks to right ship at Lafayette
A good night’s rest can make a big difference. That’s one thing Penn women's basketball will be hoping for when they step on the court against Lafayette on Wednesday.
Nowlan | Tradition of yearly 'Nova matchup a special thing for Penn basketball
Tuesday night was a success for Penn basketball. I say that, as one might imagine, for reasons that have nothing to do with what happened on the court.
Local rival awaits in midweek tilt for Penn men's squash
On Wednesday the Men’s squash team will host Drexel in a battle for Philadelphia’s best squad.
Penn athletes live up to student-athlete mantle with tutoring program
Managing the academic workload at Penn isn’t easy. Balancing that rigor with the demands of being a varsity athlete is only a further challenge. So handling the student-athlete grind while formally helping others do the same should be downright inconceivable.
Penn basketball mauled by No. 2 Villanova in 82-57 rout
What can you do when you’re playing against the best team in the country? Penn basketball had a tough night against No. 2 Villanova, who enforced its status as reigning NCAA champions in a 82-57 mauling at the Palestra on Tuesday.
DiGregorio | Sports tell stories that matter
As my football life has progressed and my knowledge of football has grown, Brett Favre’s story has been one I’ve come to identify with.
Offseason competition takes Penn squash players all over the world
Championships are won in the offseason; so goes the age-old cliché. This saying holds true for the members of the Penn Squash team as well, but there’s another, more accurate saying for what they do in the offseason: championships are won all over the world. Just as it does with other sports, the offseason presents an extended opportunity for squash players to hone their craft and improve specific aspects of their game, be it fitness, technique, or movement.
No negative vibes in the pool for Penn swimming's Kristen Sun
Freshman Kristen Sun is swimming her heart out on both ends of the Pacific. Sun represented Hong Kong, her home country, in the 2016 Asian Championships, in Tokyo Japan, from November 17 to 20.
Rothman | Defending Champs visit, but that can't be the only story
Back in my freshman year (which indeed calls for the past tense, I swear), Penn basketball hosted Villanova at the Palestra.
Penn's Silpe, Villanova's Brunson share off-court history
Not only did Nexxt Level train Penn sophomore point guard Jake Silpe, but they also worked with Villanova’s sophomore point guard Jalen Brunson. In fact, the two New Jersey natives met regularly for workout sessions over the summer at Nexxt Level’s training facility in South Jersey.
Penn basketball set to host defending national champion Villanova
When Kris Jenkins hit a buzzer-beating three to defeat North Carolina and give Villanova the NCAA national championship, the entire city of Philadelphia celebrated. Fast forward eight months, and the Wildcats are 6-0, ranked No. 2 in the country and playing like a team poised for another title run. On Tuesday night, Penn basketball will be taking on the defending champions and Big 5 rival at the Palestra for the Quakers’ home opener.


















