Two running backs with limited experience isn’t the ideal arsenal for most running games, but the strong relationship between the freshman duo has allowed them to make an instant impact.

Down 4-1 midway through the first half Wednesday at Lehigh, the Quakers clawed their way back to within one, but fell, 4-3.

On a cold and drizzly night at Rhodes Field, the Quakers showed the Highlanders that there could be only one.

Though he was recruited as a running back, Hamscher’s sheer athleticism and competitive drive allowed him to make the switch to defense seamlessly.

While Penn students took to Amtrak or the airport for a quick trip out of Philadelphia for Fall Break, Penn athletes boarded their usual buses as Ivy seasons continued for many teams. Here’s the action you missed while you were apple picking:

Though the Quakers, for the most part, dealt with Lehigh’s aerial attack, Penn could only return home with a 1-1 tie.

The Quakers are one of five teams within one point of the Ivy League lead, making the next few weeks of conference play crucial.

The Quakers put together their first complete, 60-minute game of the year. RECAP: Penn runs through Fordham with 5 TDs

In its final non-conference game of the season, Penn defeated Fordham 35-20 under the lights at Franklin Field. PHOTO GALLERY: The best shots from the 2011 football season COLUMN: A sign of things to come

The Quakers will host Columbia Friday at Rhodes Field, looking to move up the league standings and extend their three-game winning streak.

The Quakers head to New York this weekend to play Cornell on Friday and Columbia on Saturday.

Though the men’s soccer team has been blanked in its last two games, its offensive prowess will be a key advantage when Penn heads to New York to play Columbia on Saturday.

This weekend, the Penn women’s rowing team will honor Jill Costello’s legacy by participating in ‘Jog for Jill’ prior to racing in the Navy Day Regatta.

Saturday, Penn basketball coach Jerome Allen and his staff landed their third recruit in six days with the addition of guard Julian Harrell. The Buzz: More from Julian Harrell

The Red and Blue showcased their new stadium this weekend when they hosted the Rocci Pignoli Memorial City Six Championship. The local Division I tournament included neighboring Drexel, La Salle, Saint Joseph’s, Temple and Villanova.

Penn gave up an early lead to the Nittany Lions and was never able to recover, falling, 2-0.

As this week’s film session will no doubt show, the victory had its fair share of mistakes. • Recap: Quakers shut out the lights in Hanover