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.
Is Stat So? | November 4
In this week's edition of Is Stat So?, Penn men's cross country wins the Ivy Heps, Ryan Cragun continues his monster season, and coach Bill Wagner says goodbye to Penn sprint football.
Penn field hockey uses hot start to capture 3-2 road win against Brown
Penn field hockey came out of the gates quickly and had a strong finish against Brown on Saturday afternoon.
Players to Watch: Which Penn players will be scaring opponents this Halloween weekend?
In the spirit of Halloween, here's a look at the “scariest” fall athletes who have made a consistent impact for their teams.
Inside Penn sprint football and field hockey's unique tailgating tradition
For many of the teams at Penn, postgame tailgates provide a space for friends and family to congregate after a match or meet.
Is Stat So? | October 27
In this week's edition of Is Stat So?, Penn sprint football blows out Alderson Broaddus, men's soccer pulls off a historic win, and Elita van Staden keeps her hot stretch going.