Women's Basketball
A grateful Mia Lakstigala excelling for Penn women's basketball
For Penn women's basketball senior guard Mia Lakstigala, the COVID-19 pandemic heavily affected what was supposed to be a collegiate career spent competing for the Ivy League title. Instead, the last time she played a full season of basketball was in the 2018-19 season — when she was just a freshman.
Padilla breaks record in California homecoming, as Quakers split games at LMU Classic
Penn women's basketball played close games against UCSD and Memphis, beating the former while falling to the latter in overtime in Los Angeles.
Xu | Women's basketball shines in heartbreaking loss
With almost all of Penn’s usual starting lineup serving suspensions, save for sophomore forward Jordan Obi, the absence of Villanova star Maddy Siegrist due to injury still didn’t feel like enough for Penn to come out with a win against its strongest opponent thus far. And yet the team almost did, losing 66-63.
Villanova hands Penn women’s basketball its first loss of the season, 66-63
Penn women’s basketball dropped its first game of the season with a 66-63 loss against the Villanova Wildcats at the Palestra. Additionally, this loss marks their first in Big 5 play.
Hard-fought offense secures win for Penn women’s basketball at St. Francis Brooklyn
Penn women’s basketball (3-0, 0-0 Ivy) capitalized on its momentum on Thursday evening, winning 63-46 on the road against St. Francis Brooklyn (1-3).
Xu | Women's basketball proved adaptable in win against King's College
Penn women’s basketball match against the King’s College Monarchs was a tale of two entirely different offenses.
Penn Athletics weekend preview: squash, wrestling, basketball and more in action
Winter sports are in full swing this weekend, as the last remaining fall sports see their conclusions.
Women's basketball returns to Palestra victorious, defeating King's College 91-55
After a 43-point victory at Hartford on Sunday, Penn women’s basketball returned to the Palestra for its first home game of the season, defeating King’s College 91-55.
Piatt | Women's basketball puts an exclamation point on season debut
On Sunday, the Quakers tipped off the 2021-22 season in West Hartford, Conn. against Hartford.
In first game in two years, women's basketball dominates Hartford, 85-42
Opening their season at the University of Hartford, the 2019-20 Ivy League runners-up looked the part of a team with something to prove in the upcoming season.
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.