Women's Basketball

Is Stat So? | December 10

In this week's edition of Is Stat So?, track and field set all kinds of records in wins over Harvard, while men's and women's basketball earned comfortable victories over non-conference opponents.  

Strong fourth quarter play helps Penn women's basketball pull away at Iona

After a slow start that featured a slew of missed layups, the Quakers pulled away to defeat Iona, 66-43, in just the third all-time matchup between the two schools.

Penn women's basketball steamrolls La Salle 65-34 for second straight Big Five win

Though it wasn’t necessarily clear from the score that the game’s outcome was apparent, the eye test told another story. The Quakers had taken La Salle’s best shot, weathered the storm, and looked ready to run away with the contest. 

A Decade in Ivy Sports: Which Ivy title came as the biggest surprise?

Each of these teams overcame sub-par finishes from years past to blow away all expectations the outside world had of them. Here are the most surprising Ivy League regular season championships from the past 10-plus years.

Penn women's basketball playing for pride in Big 5 showdown with La Salle

After losing to the La Salle Explorers (0-7) the last two seasons, Penn women's basketball (4-2) will look to halt that trend Wednesday night at the Palestra.

Princess Aghayere has made an immediate impact as first-year starter for women's basketball

Last year Penn women’s basketball went 22-9, made the Ivy league championship and notched a win in the first round of the WNIT. Yet, after graduating first team All-Ivy forward Michelle Nwokedi, there were some questions as to how the team would adjust this season with a new front-court partner for sophomore center Eleah Parker.

A Decade in Ivy Sports: Which rivalries are the most competitive?

In this edition of our 10-Year Ivy League project, we track the most competitive rivalries in the past decade of Ivy sports. 

Penn women's basketball splits pair of close contests at Navy Classic

At the Navy Classic, Penn women’s basketball split a pair of games against non-conference opponents, defeating Navy 65-61 in a tight contest on Saturday before falling to Maine 47-46 in the final seconds on Sunday.

Is Stat So? | November 19

In this week's edition of Is Stat So?, men's and women's basketball teams had rebounding totals at opposite ends of the spectrum, football beat the spread, and wrestling's freshmen continue to step up. 

Ashley Russell's scoring and play-making earns her Player of the Week

The guard put up a combined 51 points from the team’s three games last week, including a career-high 25 against NJIT to cap it off.

A dominant Ashley Russell and energetic Penn bench propel Quakers to victory over NJIT

In its second home game of the season, Penn women’s basketball got out to an early lead and never looked back, ultimately beating NJIT 85-42.

Penn women's basketball runs NJIT out of the building with 85-42 win

Penn made sure that the NJIT left the Palestra still searching for its first win by demolishing the Highlanders 85-42.

Guest column by former AD Steve Bilsky: Penn must 'preserve treasures' like the Palestra

We are so lucky that these treasures all belong to Penn. The Palestra court, Franklin Field turf, and Penn Relays name should never be shared with any corporate entity. Otherwise, we’ll be like everyone else. 

Women's basketball coasts past Saint Joseph's, 65-45, in season's first home game

The Quakers opened Big 5 play at the Palestra with their home opener against St. Joseph's  Thursday. Penn was able to bounce back from a loss to No. 1 Notre Dame with a 65-45 win against their Big 5 rival. 

Women's basketball takes on Big 5 foe Saint Joseph's in home-opener

On Thursday, fans will finally be able to catch a glimpse of Penn women’s basketball in action at the Palestra, taking on Saint Joseph’s in the Quakers’ first home game of the season.

Penn women's basketball falls to No. 1 Notre Dame after promising start

Penn women’s basketball finished its season-opening two-game road trip in South Bend, Ind. falling, 75-55, to No. 1 Notre Dame. Despite the final score, the Quakers kept it close in the first half.

Bench production and guard play contribute to Quakers' respectable loss to No. 1 Notre Dame

Penn women’s basketball kept it close to start, but it was all Notre Dame after the first quarter, leading to a 75-55 loss to the defending champion Fighting Irish. Despite the blowout defeat, there are many takeaways from the Quakers’ battle against the nation's No. 1 team.

Is Stat So? | November 12

In this week's edition of Is Stat So?, both Penn and women's basketball saw key contributions from bench players, football struggled to hold onto the ball, and men's soccer finished its season the way it knows best.

Penn women's basketball hangs on to defeat Siena 58-51 in season opener

With a win on the road at Siena, Penn women’s basketball started off the season on the right foot after a disappointing end last March. Beating the Saints by a comfortable 58-51 margin, the box score might not indicate how exciting this game was, down to the very last minute.

Penn women's basketball set to open season on the road at Siena

The opening game will include many new faces on the Quakers' squad, including three new members of the starting lineup. After graduating four seniors, including three starters, this year's Penn team is significantly younger.