Field Hockey
The best of graduating seniors: Fall Edition
While it didn't end as abruptly as last year's season, this year's athletics season was marred by cancellations and a lack of play. For many of Penn's graduating seniors, this meant that they had no traditional senior night. In honor of these soon-to-be graduates, here's a look at some of the seniors from fall sports that impacted their respective programs the most.
Penn field hockey captain Reese Vogel makes her mark, even in virtual setting
Although Vogel was not able to finish her collegiate career on the field with the Quakers, she has still been able to make her mark on the team even during the virtual season. Vogel was named co-captain this past fall, and has worked to keep the team connected and motivated despite the lost season.
Student-athletes react to Penn’s sophomore dining plan requirement
In February 2021, Penn announced that current freshmen must enroll in a dining plan during their sophomore year, sparking confusion and backlash from students. For athletes, who often follow strict nutritional guidelines as part of their training, this new policy spurred conflicting opinions.
Black History Month: Karen Saah juggled two undergraduate degrees and three varsity sports
The time commitment for being an athlete in college is notorious, independent of chosen major. For Karen Saah, being both a student and an athlete meant participating in three varsity-level sports, while earning a dual degree from Wharton and the College.
'I just feel so lucky': Senior Erin Quinn reflects on experience with Penn field hockey
After playing a supporting role in her first two seasons, Quinn came into her own last year for Penn field hockey.
Penn field hockey is the perfect blend of family and work for coach Colleen Fink
Since the beginning of her coaching career, coach Fink was never one to abandon her family, and she’s not looking to start now.
Senior Erin Kelly is a model of consistency for Penn field hockey
Hailing from Bethlehem, Pa., senior Erin Kelly is a midfielder Penn field hockey. Despite playing the sport for 11 years, field hockey was not Kelly’s first choice.
Madison Jiranek making the most out of Penn field hockey's virtual season
While the Penn field hockey season is fully virtual this year, junior forward Madison Jiranek has been making the most of it and taking the time to grow closer with her teammates.
A century of progress: Looking back at women's athletics at Penn over time
Women have been present at the University since the late 1800s, but the first mention of a formalized association of women’s athletics at Penn is found in the 1917 women’s yearbook.
15 questions with... Gracyn Banks, a Penn field hockey junior
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with field hockey junior Gracyn Banks to ask her 15 questions. Here's what she had to say.
Running with the lions: Elita van Staden is a fierce competitor for Penn field hockey
In her freshman year with the Quakers, van Staden received second team All-Ivy recognition and led the team in both goals and points.
Penn field hockey using 'shared experiences' to remain connected during pandemic
While these shared experiences will not be scoring goals or celebrating huge wins, there is still a focus on making sure the team is unified.
NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to D-I fall athletes, but Ivy League may not follow
Ivy League rules state that students who graduate can no longer participate in athletic competition, so current seniors would have to remain enrolled through next fall to stay on their teams.
Professional signings and transfers: what are some Quakers up to after their time at Penn
Here's a roundup of what recent graduates are up to since their time on campus, from signing new professional contracts to transferring schools to continue their college careers.
Two years after graduating, Penn field hockey legend Alexa Hoover isn't done yet
Despite setbacks from numerous injuries, Hoover is the assistant field hockey coach at La Salle and is still training for the US National Team that will compete in the Olympics next year.
Quartet of Penn field hockey players receive All-Ivy postseason accolades
Senior Alexa Schneck received her fourth All-Ivy field hockey team honor Tuesday, as the Ivy League released the 2019 selections.
Penn field hockey drawing on international talent in van Staden and Lavers
Freshman defender Elita van Staden joined the Red and Blue from South Africa, and sophomore goalie Sarah Lavers is originally from England.
Penn field hockey drops season finale to Ivy League champs Princeton, 3-1
In a 3-1 loss against No. 8 Princeton, the team honored seniors Alexa Murray, Alexa Schneck, Ava Rosati, and Laura Shelton.
Key matchups: Volleyball hosts final matches at the Palestra this Homecoming weekend
With the weekend approaching, here's a look at some of the key matchups for Penn teams as the fall season comes to a close.