Wrestling
With new team mantra, Penn wrestling eager to tackle pair of EIWA opponents this weekend
Just starting their season, the Quakers have shown that they are on the rise. But Penn’s recent success on the mat isn’t just temporary.
Penn wrestling edged by neighborhood foe Drexel, 16-15, in Battle of 33rd Street
For the fourth straight year, Drexel came out on top of the annual contest between the University City rivals, holding off a late charge from the Quakers to prevail by a 16-15 score.
Penn wrestling resumes dual meet season with 25-18 comeback loss to Duke
Penn went south to Duke this weekend, jumping back into the dual meet season for 2019. Despite a promising opening in the 125- and 133- pound weight classes, the Quakers ultimately fell to the Blue Devils 25-18.
Trio of freshmen stand out for Penn wrestling at this year's Midlands Championships
In the middle of winter break, the Quakers traveled over 800 miles to Hoffman Estates, Ill. to compete in the Midlands Championships, one of the premier tournaments in collegiate wrestling.
What's it like for non-basketball athletes to play in the Cathedral of Basketball?
At its core, the Palestra is a gathering place for members of the Penn community. No matter if the event is basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, or wrestling, the arena does its job of bringing people together.
Penn wrestling drops close match against Rider before dominating Maryland
One weekend after the Quakers finished third out of 10 teams in their signature Keystone Classic at the Palestra, Penn traveled to Lawrenceville, N.J. to face Rider on Thursday.
Is Stat So? | December 3
In this week's edition of Is Stat So?, Penn men's squash continued its hot start, wrestling saw production from several freshmen, and school records were broken by athletes on track and field.
After graduating, these two Penn athletes stuck around as Directors of Operations
After graduating last May, wrestler May Bethea and field hockey player Alexa Hoover decided to stay and offer their skills as Directors of Operations for their respective sports.
Penn wrestling to open dual meet season with road-home split against Rider and Maryland
After starting the year with strong results at the Michigan State Open and the Keystone Classic at home, Penn looks to continue its momentum against Rider and Maryland.
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.
Freshmen steal the show for Penn wrestling at this year's Keystone Classic
In front of a packed Palestra crowd, Penn wrestling impressed with nine wrestlers earning top six placements in their respective weight classes, six of them being freshmen.
Penn wrestling looks to continue strong start to season at Keystone Classic
Coming off a strong showing two weeks ago at the Michigan State Open, the Quakers will look to continue their momentum this Sunday at the 23rd Annual Keystone Classic at the Palestra.
Here's how Penn wrestling's matches are scored
A wrestling match begins with the two opponents in neutral position. Both wrestlers are standing on their feet, and no one has control.
Pete Renda has a history of building up programs — and hopes to do the same at Penn
Just over a year after graduating from North Carolina State, Pete Renda returned to his home state of Pennsylvania as an assistant coach for Penn wrestling with one goal in mind: winning championships.
The competition before the competition: nearly all of Penn wrestling's starting spots are up for grabs
Every dual meet starting spot is truly up for grabs besides the 285-pound weight class, which only features one wrestler.
With Roger Reina at the helm, Penn wrestling has another impressive recruiting class
Penn wrestling coach Roger Reina has done it again, drawing attention from all across the nation by bringing in one of the strongest recruiting classes the program has seen in years.
Is Stat So? | November 5
In this week's edition of Is Stat So?, football comes from behind in the second half, a freshman wrestler makes a startling debut, and women's soccer takes away a great stat from a heartbreaking game.
How did the other teams in Penn athletics fare this weekend?
While there were certainly many eyes glued to Penn football and women’s soccer this weekend, there was plenty else going on in the rest of Penn athletics. Three teams opened their season this weekend (wrestling, fencing, and swimming) while others are watching their season’s some to a close.
Anthony Artalona uses offense to wrestle his way to DP Sports Player of the Week
Artalona was Penn’s only wrestler to place in the top four of his weight class at Saturday’s Michigan State Open, winning all four of his matches to take home first place at 149 pounds.