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Can Penn men's basketball pull off the historic upset? Experts say it's possible
More than a few prominent college basketball analysts and publications have gone on the record giving the Quakers a fighting chance.
After winning Ivy Tournament, Penn men's basketball to play Kansas in NCAA Tournament
Just hours after Penn men's basketball's 68-65 victory over Harvard in the Ivy League Championship game, the NCAA tournament selection committee announced that the Quakers will be taking on Kansas in the Round of 64.
Three things to know before Penn men’s basketball Ivy Madness match-up with Yale
Before the Quakers square off against the Elis for the third time this season, here are three major storylines to follow.
How Michelle Nwokedi became the 'socialite' of Penn women's basketball
Nwokedi is the clear social butterfly of Penn women’s basketball. Senior Anna Ross used a different word: socialite. Perhaps most notably, Nwokedi is a master storyteller.
Penn men's basketball looks to clinch top seed in Ivy Tournament against Yale, Brown
Penn men's basketball will travel to Yale and Brown this weekend for its final tune-up before post-season play. The Quakers (21-7, 11-1 Ivy) will look to lock up the number one seed for the Ivy League Tournament the next week.
On and off the court, Penn student-athletes inspired by Black History Month
As another February and another Black History Month come to a close, it is important to take time to reflect on the history and triumphs of black culture across the world.
Penn football's Justin Watson prepares for NFL Draft process
Since Penn football’s fourth-place finish season ended in November, Watson has been training for what will certainly be a career in the National Football League.
Meet Randall LeMaster — the former boxer who is changing Penn fencing's culture
While Randall LeMaster, the Director of Fencing Operations for Penn, was walking the team's emotional support puppy through Hutchinson Gymnasium, the team and coaching staff were outside playing a jovial game of soccer.
Two weeks out from the Ivy Tournament, here's where Penn basketball stands
The last two weeks of conference play will decide which teams qualify for the tournament and where those teams will be seeded.
After switching Penn undergrad schools, these student-athletes adjust to new academic demands
For women’s basketball’s Kendall Grasela and sprint football’s Griffin Fitzsimmons, their athletic challenges have been supplemented with changes to their academic career path.
After 20 years, Rudy Fuller leaves Penn men's soccer to take on administrative role
After 20 years as Penn men’s soccer coach, Rudy Fuller has moved from Rhodes Field to Weightman Hall. Fuller has accepted a promotion to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Programs.
For the third straight season, Penn fencing coach Andy Ma named Ivy Coach of the Year
Penn fencing coach Andy Ma has won his third consecutive Ivy League Coach of the Year award, this year winning the men’s and women’s Co-Coach of the Year. The previous two seasons, he was named Coach of the Year for the men’s side.
In and out of the gym, Penn's Nicole Swirbalus and Team USA legend Aly Raisman share special bond
For nearly a decade, Swirbalus has trained with six-time Olympic medalist Aly Raisman, forming a strong bond in the process.
After accounts of mistreatment on softball team, Penn's Athletic Director seeks input from alumni
The DP was forwarded an email sent to Penn softball alumni from Penn Athletic Director M. Grace Calhoun.
Gymnastics, field hockey come together to form Penn Athletics' unlikeliest bond
This group of 11 female juniors combines to form a house — and in the process, perhaps one of the more unique bonds Penn Athletics has ever seen.
Only a rookie, Penn wrestling's Gianni Ghione dominating like a vet already
Penn wrestling has raced to a fast start this seasons thanks in no small part to freshman standout Gianni Ghione.
How are different Penn Athletics' teams handling the Eagles parade?
Still, this is a monumental occasion, and many teams have already reconfigured their schedules to accommodate the ticker-tape parade on Thursday morning.
Why is Penn women's squash struggling this year?
The outlier there, the 6-5, is Penn women’s squash's record this year — a stark departure from the years of dominance seen in those prior three records. After consistently leading the pack in the Ivy League, what accounts for the struggles that this team has faced?
How the diehard fans on Penn men's basketball are celebrating the Super Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles will march down Broad Street on Thursday to celebrate their Super Bowl championship over the New England Patriots. And Penn men’s basketball is making the most of it.