Lacrosse
Penn men's lacrosse still fueled by pursuit of Yale months after Ivy tourney defeat
And when that defeat comes to end your season, in a playoff showdown against your bracket’s No. 1 seed, in only the second four-overtime game in your program’s history, that sting gets just a bit stronger.
Reed Junkin earns DP Sports Player of the Week after recording career-high 20 saves
For stretches of Penn’s dominant performance, Junkin appeared as if he couldn’t be beaten, stopping multiple shots from point blank range and stifling nearly every outside attempt he faced.
One potential rule change may change the pace of play for Penn men's lacrosse
Allegedly, a shot clock is coming full time next season. Coach Mike Murphy believes this will undeniably speed up the game.
From average to All-American: Penn men's lacrosse's Connor Keating continues to adapt his game
Fortunately for the entire Penn men’s lacrosse program, the staff took a risk and offered an unpolished, still-developing long stick midfielder a spot on the team. And, as the old adage goes, the rest is history.
After injuries ended his football career, junior Alex Andersen walks on to Penn men's lacrosse
Walk-on Penn men's lacrosse junior goalie Alex Andersen is not your typical athlete. After injuries forced the premature end of one career, a new one began for him this spring.
With key pieces returning, Penn men's lacrosse's offense is loaded with talent
With Penn men's lacrosse's returning players accounting for 212 out of the 220 points scored last season, this offense should have nothing to fret about.
Explosive offense powers Penn men's lacrosse to huge win at Princeton
364 days after losing to Princeton at home in game that wasn’t even as close as the 17-8 score would indicate, Penn travelled to New Jersey and turned the tables on the Tigers, earning its first Ivy League win of the year, 14-7.
Outside of March Madness, Penn sports has plenty to look forward to this weekend
It is easy to forget – given Penn men’s basketball recent ascension to Ivy League champs and March Madness – that a number of other teams are in the thick of their seasons right now, battling for similar glory. Outside of the basketball programs, seven other Penn squads will be searching for wins this weekend.
March 12 | Is Stat So?
In this week's edition of Is Stat So?, Penn men's and women's lacrosse rely on their goalies, wrestling clinches NCAA bids, alongside men's basketball, who won the Ivy title.
Here's how the rest of Penn Athletics fared over spring break
Basketball may have taken the headlines, but the rest of Penn Athletics has been equally busy.
Penn men's lacrosse looks to keep momentum from historic win in spring break matchups
The momentum gained from such an important victory will be put to use right away because Penn’s schedule does not relax whatsoever following a showdown with the nation’s premier program.
Penn women's lacrosse sets school records in blowout victory over Rutgers
The Quakers didn’t miss a beat in their 19-9 victory over Rutgers on Wednesday night at Franklin Field. What was a close game in the first couple of minutes quickly turned into an absolute rout.
February 26 | Is Stat So?
In this week's edition of Is Stat So?, Penn women's basketball comes up with another big output offensively, swimming and track and field win Ivy titles, and both lacrosse teams along secure huge wins alongside men's basketball.
Upset of the century: Penn men's lacrosse comes back late to stun national No. 1 Duke at home
Bounce-back win after a tough loss? Check. Comeback win after trailing in the fourth quarter? Check. Taking down the No. 1 program in the sport? Check. Biggest win in program history? Check.
Penn women's lacrosse wins instant classic with last-minute goal over Johns Hopkins
Fresh off a stellar college debut with one goal and three assists, freshman Zoe Belodeau took it to an even further level on Saturday. The rookie led Penn with four goals, including one to break a tie with only 52 seconds left, carrying the Red and Blue to a wild 12-11 win.
Behind slow start, Penn men's lacrosse falls to No. 3 Maryland, 13-6
The Quakers went to Maryland Stadium Wednesday evening to take on No. 3 Maryland, where they lost 13-6.
February 19 | Is Stat So?
In this week's edition of Is Stat So?, Penn women's basketball's huge second half, new records in swimming and track and field, and a goalie stepping up big time for women's lacrosse.
McGeary's clutch shooting earns him DP Sports Player of the Week
The star attackman scored four goals and added an assist, leading the team in points for the game. But even more impressive than the sheer volume of production was McGeary’s timing. Whenever Penn needed him most, McGeary delivered.
Behind McGeary's four goals, Penn men's lacrosse edges Michigan in season opener, 12-9
Penn men's lacrosse overcame a hot start from Michigan to win its season opener at home, 12-9.