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Men's Soccer

Before this season, junior forward Matt MacDonald hadn't played a second in a Penn uniform – but that wasn't enough to stop his teammates and coaches from voting him as a team captain in 2016-17.

Penn basketball juniors Matt MacDonald and Caleb Wood are wearing the Red and Blue for the first time this year — but that’s about all they have in common. Despite their age, the two juniors are in their first year on Penn's men's basketball team after they both arrived via transferring from other schools.


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Despite a team-leading 19 points from senior forward Matt Howard, Penn men's basketball failed to complete the comeback against Temple, falling to the Owls 70-62.

PHILADELPHIA — Penn basketball fought hard after falling behind big early, but fell short in a 70-62 loss against a superior Temple team on Saturday at the Liacouras Center. After falling behind 21-4 early in the game, the Red and Blue (2-4) rallied and had it within two points in the game's final minute, but were unable to complete the comeback against the Owls (6-2).








Sophomore guard Jackson Donahue led the Quakers' offense with 12 points in Tuesday's 82-57 loss to Villanova.

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.


Many of Penn squash's best competed across the globe during the offseason, including junior Marie Stephan, who played for the French national team in Paris. 

Championships are won in the offseason; so goes the age-old cliché. This saying holds true for the members of the Penn Squash team as well, but there’s another, more accurate saying for what they do in the offseason: championships are won all over the world. Just as it does with other sports, the offseason presents an extended opportunity for squash players to hone their craft and improve specific aspects of their game, be it fitness, technique, or movement.



This summer, Penn sophomore Jake Silpe spent time training in South Jersey alongside Villanova point guard Jalen Brunson.

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.


Senior forward Matt Howard led the Quakers with 15 points.

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. 


Freshman Grace Ferry picked up two wins Tuesday, placing first in the 1,000-yard free and 200-yard back.

Penn swimming and diving has hit the ground running. Figuratively, at least. On Tuesday, just before the holiday break, the Quakers decided to build on their already strong start to the season, sweeping La Salle's men's and women's teams, 161-132 and 163-122, respectively.



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