Basketball
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.
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.
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.
Penn basketball lets late lead evaporate, falls to Navy, 70-68
Disappointment. After putting themselves in an early hole, a valiant comeback from Penn men’s basketball fell short, resulting in a 70-68 loss at the hands of Navy.
Penn basketball's 14 treys help sink CCSU, 87-65
Caleb Wood is adjusting nicely to life with Penn basketball. The junior transfer dropped 25 points on eight of twelve shooting in just his third game as a member of the Red and Blue.
Penn women's basketball falls to 1-3 with St. Joe's loss
Death, taxes, and Penn women’s basketball having trouble with Saint Joe’s. Tuesday evening, the Quakers fell at home to the Hawks, 57-53, in the first Big 5 matchup of the year for the Red and Blue (1-3) as they fell to 2-40 all-time against Saint Joseph’s (1-3).
A transfer and a captain, Matt MacDonald is right at home with Penn basketball
It sounds paradoxical: Matt MacDonald is, at the same time, a veteran, a captain, and a first-year player. That is, of course, due to the fact that the junior guard is a transfer.
Anna Ross a steady force for Penn women's basketball
Counting the three games this year, Penn basketball has played 62 games in the past three seasons.
Penn women's basketball gets first win of year at Rhode Island
Penn women's basketball notched its first win of the season in its first-ever meeting with Rhode Island, coasting to a 75-43 victory on Friday night in the nation's smallest state.
Turnovers, cold shooting doom Penn basketball in 74-62 loss to Miami
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Penn basketball found its Miami vice: turnovers.
Penn basketball heads to Miami for some sun, competition
This Saturday, Penn will be facing a very different type of opponent as the Quakers (1-0) will fly down to Miami to take on the Hurricanes (2-0), one of the most highly touted ACC programs.
Penn women's basketball falls to Binghamton in home opener
Excitement was running high in the Palestra on Wednesday night as Penn women’s basketball opened their home slate against Binghamton.
Three Penn athletes bring home individual awards
It was a big week for Penn sports, with three athletes receiving individual awards.
McGinnis | Penn women's basketball measures up against Duke
DURHAM, N.C. — Throwing them right into the fire. It’s an interesting strategy. It’s also been a hallmark of Penn women’s basketball coach Mike McLaughlin’s tenure.
Penn women's basketball drops season opener to Duke, 68-55
Penn women’s basketball opened up the season at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Sunday afternoon, taking on Duke to kick things off.
Penn basketball wins season opener at Robert Morris, 67-50
A man listed at 6-foot-11 and 265 pounds is inevitably going to leave some big shoes to fill. While the sample size is small with only the first game of the post-DNH era underway, it’s fair to say the Red and Blue have found their post presence of the future.