Women's Basketball
A look at the all-time points leaders for Penn women's basketball
This year's Quakers won't have an opportunity to rise up through the record books until next season. Today, we take a look back at the top five scorers in Penn women's basketball history.
Why the Palestra is nicknamed the "Cathedral of College Basketball"
Built in 1927, the Palestra acquired its name from Greek professor William N. Bates after the ancient Greek term “palæstra,” a rectangular enclosure connected to a gymnasium in which athletes would compete in front of an audience.
Freshman guard Lauren Charlton incorporates family teachings into her game
Lauren Charlton is certainly no stranger to basketball. The Penn freshman guard has been playing since the age of five alongside her competitive family, and now she’s bringing her skills to the Quakers.
Ghannadi | Ranking the top five coaches in Penn history
Although judging coaching success is subjective and involves numerous factors, here is a ranking of the top five coaches in Penn history.
Freshman forward Jordan Obi hopes to lead Penn women's basketball by example
Leadership can be embodied in several different forms. For Penn women's basketball freshman Jordan Obi, her leadership takes shape in how she has handled challenges and inspired her teammates.
Life after sports: Checking in with five former stars of Penn Athletics
Penn athletes commonly go on to successful business careers after graduation. We take a look at five who had success both on and off the field.
Which teams are Penn basketball fans turning to without Quaker hoops?
This year, Ivy League basketball remained sidelined while every other Division I school is pushing through the COVID-19 pandemic to play games as scheduled. For Penn fans and athletes alike, the whole situation is, simply put, frustrating.
For freshman point guard Kemari Reynolds, basketball is a family affair
Freshman point guard Kemari Reynolds is finally getting a chance to step onto the Palestra floor, and with her final high school season cut short, she is eager to get on the court with her teammates.
Athletes and coaches return to long-awaited in-person practices
Desperate to not let the COVID-19 outbreak keep them from their passions, Penn athletes are returning to practice.
Working behind the scenes: Meet Penn women's basketball assistant coaches
The Quaker fanbase is likely less familiar with assistant coaches Kelly Killion, Ashley Robinson, and Stephanie Carideo. The assistants are often the engine behind practice. From running individual workouts to spearheading recruiting, they take care of much of what happens behind the scenes.
From student to professor, Nakia Rimmer has seen it all as a Penn basketball fan
Rimmer is among the Math Department's most beloved professors, but one of his largest claims to fame has nothing to do with differential equations or taking derivatives. Outside the classroom, Rimmer is one of Penn men's basketball's biggest fans and supporters.
15 questions with... Chrissy DiCindio, a Penn women's basketball senior
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Penn women's basketball captain Chrissy DiCindio 15 questions about her sport, her time at Penn, and her life overall. Here's what the senior had to say.
Penn Athletics Year in Review
March 10, 2020 was a fateful day for Ivy League athletes, and, as we would later find out, an omen of things to come not only for the sports world, but the planet as a whole.
Despite semester at home, women's basketball freshman Michaela Stanfield is ready to shine
Although Stanfield has spent most of her semester in Massachusetts, her new coaches and teammates have kept her up to speed.
Origin stories: Penn women's basketball
Regardless of the level of competition, any great team you come across will be led by a great coach. Within the first three years after the creation of Penn women's basketball, the Quakers played without a coach entirely.
Ivy League becomes first Division I conference to cancel 2020-21 winter sports
Citing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ivy League has canceled the full winter sports season, league sources confirmed to CBS Sports Thursday evening and the conference announced shortly after.
All-time Penn women's basketball team: Starting five
The Daily Pennsylvanian recently compiled a pair of Penn men's basketball all-time starting five lineups, but now it's time for our top lineup for the women.
15 questions with... Kennedy Suttle, a Penn women's basketball junior
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down for an interview with Penn women's basketball junior Kennedy Suttle. Here's what she had to say about her experience with the team, her time at Penn, and life overall.
15 questions with... Michae Jones, a Penn women's basketball senior
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Penn women's basketball’s Michae Jones 15 questions about her sport, her time at Penn, and her life overall. Here's what the senior had to say.