Competing for one’s national team is not only a badge of honor, but also the very ingredient needed to influence the next era of the program’s history.

Penn women’s lacrosse senior Julia O'Mara has suffered four concussions in her lacrosse career, but it hasn't stopped her from being involved with the team.

The women had a very successful weekend, sweeping both of their matches, while the men were unable to stop their Ivy League losing streak. 

When all was said and done, Penn took home 10 victories, and 10 of its performances secured spots in the top 10 all-time for their respective events.

In a matchup of two of the best teams in the Ivy League, it was a battle between Penn’s hot offense and Princeton’s dominant pitching. 

The Quakers were ultimately handed their third overall loss and first of Ivy play in a 15-11 defeat on senior day. 

Watch a Penn women’s lacrosse game for only a few minutes, and you’re sure to notice the constant activity of Barry from the midfield.

Here's a look at three impressive athletes who can make a big impact this weekend in their respective sports. 

Penn women’s lacrosse will take on Dartmouth this Saturday in the second installment of a five-game Ivy League stretch. 

Coach Mark Anderson’s California-centric roster is a product of the state’s talent in the sport, academic goals, and interestingly enough, weather.

Practicing at Bala Golf Club, the women’s team travels an approximate half hour every time they have an outdoor practice.

After missing part of her senior season in high school to a devastating injury, Liv Smith spent eight months to prepare for her first year of college athletics.

Senior high jumper Anna Peyton Malizia will aim for the sky in her last outdoor season for Penn women's track.

Both the men’s and the women’s tennis took on Harvard and Dartmouth, and of the four matches, the only victory for the Quakers was the women’s win against the Big Green.

Penn softball concluded the weekend with a three-game series sweep over Cornell, extending its win streak to six games.

Even though their Friday meet at Temple was cancelled due to weather, the Quakers took home a total of seven wins this weekend.

The women's team traveled to Lake Carnegie in Princeton, N.J. to compete in the Ivy League Invitational.