Women's Basketball
Fall and winter sports contribute to busy weekend
As fall sports come to a close and winter sports are just kicking off, Penn fans are in for an action-packed weekend. Here is an overview of this weekend's upcoming events.
Mendoza and Frank | Preseason women's basketball Ivy League rankings
After a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ivy League basketball is back this fall. Here’s how the Ancient Eight teams stack up heading into the 2021-22 season.
Overcoming tragedy, Stina Almqvist looks to make her mark on Penn women's basketball
Stina Almqvist, one of six incoming freshmen for Penn women’s basketball, has a list of accolades and international experience that most high school players only dream of. Born and raised as a citizen of Sweden, Almqvist spent her whole career playing in her home nation for both youth club and professional teams.
Senior captain Meg Hair expects a return to the Ivy League title game for Penn women's basketball
Penn women's basketball prides itself on dedication and perseverance. Senior Meg Hair is all-in on these values.
Penn women's basketball juniors, seniors suspended for four games each over violation of U. policy
Penn women's basketball juniors and seniors have been suspended for four games each this season, Penn Athletics announced Monday afternoon.
Penn Athletics weekend preview: Fall sports winding down as winter sports open seasons
As the fall sports seasons are drawing to a close and winter seasons are opening up, multiple sports are in play. Here is a look into the multitude of games and events over the weekend.
Q & A with Penn women's basketball coach Mike McLaughlin
With Penn’s season opener at Hartford only weeks away, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with coach Mike McLaughlin to see what can be expected from the team this year.
Previewing the winter sports season
With winter sports right around the corner, here's a look at which Penn teams will be in action this upcoming season.
Keep on the watch for Padilla, Suttle, and Almsqvist to breakout on Penn women's basketball
Before the season opener against Hartford on Nov. 14, here are three key players to watch who can hopefully help lead the Red and Blue to its first Ivy League title since 2017.
A look at the newcomers on Penn women's basketball
Due to the cancellation of Ivy League winter sports last year, there will be a total of 10 new faces on the court this season for Penn women’s basketball. Here’s a rundown of the team's newest members.
Ma | Penn basketball's five biggest games of the upcoming season
Basketball is finally back for the Red and Blue. Penn men’s basketball enters the season fourth in preseason polls in the Ivy League while the women will start ranked second in the conference. Here are five of the biggest games of the season.
Former player Kendall Grasela set to make assistant coaching debut for Penn women's basketball
On Oct. 5th, Penn released a statement announcing Kendall Grasela, former starting point guard for Penn women's basketball, as an assistant coach.
Women's basketball junior Kayla Padilla finds perfect partnership with Homecourt Edge Basketball
Shortly after NIL legislation passed, Padilla partnered with Homecourt Edge Basketball, the trainer that she has worked with for the past decade. In collaboration with Padilla, HCE debuted the first piece in the HCExKP merch collection.
10 things everyone should know about Penn Athletics
After reading this list, expect to be a little more fluent in Quaker jargon — from the program’s storied past to its ever-changing present.
Penn women’s basketball announces Class of 2025 recruits
As the Quaker women's basketball team prepares for their first season since COVID-19 hit, they welcome on a whole new crop of recruits to bolster the roster.
Nikola Kovacikova to play for Slovakia at FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2021
Kovacikova, who has experience playing for Slovakia at the international level, will suit up as a point guard for the team. She comes in as the second youngest player for Slovakia at just 22 years old.
Looking back at Penn women's basketball's March Madness runs
The Quakers have gone as the Ivy League representative to the NCAA Tournament five times in program history, all since 2000.
Student-athletes react to Penn's in-person fall announcement
Ten days after a return to in-person classes for fall 2021 was announced, the Quakers moved into Ivy Phase IV and spring sports teams are now being allowed to have in-person competitions against local universities. As shifts towards a post-pandemic college atmosphere occur, we take a look at what the fall will look like on campus.
Eleah Parker eager to finish college basketball career at Virginia
Parker was disheartened by the cancellation of the Ivy League season this year, but the silver lining is that she will be able to continue her basketball career at the University of Virginia.