Penn softball earns second conference win but falls in series against Columbia
Despite losing their weekend series against Columbia, a win in the second game was a bright spot for the Quakers.
Despite losing their weekend series against Columbia, a win in the second game was a bright spot for the Quakers.
In Penn's Senior Day game, the team's seniors scored the Quakers' first five goals and eight of 15 overall.
After a low-key first half, the Quakers' offense exploded in the third quarter — outscoring the Crimson 10-4 in the second half.
A pair of elite pitching performances during Saturday's doubleheader highlighted a dominant weekend for the Red and Blue.
In Penn's Senior Day game, the team's seniors scored the Quakers' first five goals and eight of 15 overall.
After a low-key first half, the Quakers' offense exploded in the third quarter — outscoring the Crimson 10-4 in the second half.
Due to an undisclosed injury, the men's lacrosse captain and senior attacker has been sidelined since March 8 and is expected to miss the rest of his final season as a Quaker.
A DP analysis of game-by-game statistics shows the keys to victory for both the men's and women's teams.
Sports Editor Caleb Crain argues that the recent changes to the Big 5 association were long overdue, but could revitalize a dwindling interest.
Quakers on the team must juggle weight training sessions, on-field practices, rewatching film, and more.
Both Penn's pitching and fielding staff alike contributed to a near-shutout effort.
The majority of Penn baseball's seniors will be taking advantage of an extra year of eligibility granted due to COVID-19.
The Big 5's new structure will see all six Philadelphia schools compete in a reorganized tournament beginning next season.
The Quakers were also represented by Nick Spinoso, who earned the Most Improved Player award, and Jordan Obi, who was named to the second team.
Sports reporter Allyson Nelson argues that the team has a young roster and will return many starters in what should be a more competitive campaign next year.
After blowing out the Tigers in game one and being shut out in game two, Penn and Princeton played close in game three before a Wyatt Henseler homer sealed the deal.
Maria Themelis and Gracie Smith led the Quakers with four goals each.
Fiorentino is committed to playing out her final games in Red and Blue while still looking forward to the next chapter of her life.
The Quakers led for much of the match before eventually falling to Brown.
Condon's final race as a Quaker will be the IRA National Championships in June.