Wrestling
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.
Which Ivy League teams have had the most success over the past decade?
There are several Ivy League sports teams that have been the definition of the word “dynasty” in recent years. Yet as strong as some of these programs have been, only one can be the best of the best.
Penn wrestling receives million-dollar donation to endow assistant coach position
The Harris Family Foundation, run by Josh and Marjorie Harris, is giving $1 million over five years to the program, including $500,000 to create the Joshua J. Harris Wrestling Assistant Coach Endowment.
Penn wrestling's seniors end career with strong showing at NCAA Championships
Despite tough competition, three of Penn’s wrestlers made the second day of the tournament, and one even reached the Round of 12, one win away from a spot on the podium.
Four Penn wrestlers keep seasons alive after strong performances at EIWAs
After competing at the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) Championships this past weekend, four seniors placed high enough in their weight classes to represent the Red and Blue in the NCAA Championships.
Postseason play begins for Penn wrestling this weekend at EIWAs
The team is getting set to take on wrestlers from 15 other schools in this weekend’s Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) championships.
On and off the court, Penn student-athletes inspired by Black History Month
As another February and another Black History Month come to a close, it is important to take time to reflect on the history and triumphs of black culture across the world.
Penn wrestling drops final two regular season duals to Princeton, Drexel
The Quakers dropped both matchups, losing first to Princeton, 28-15, then later to Drexel, 30-9.
In final preparation for EIWAs, Penn wrestling readies for tough doubleheader
This Saturday, the Quakers will compete in their final matches of the regular season on the road against Princeton and No. 25 Drexel.
Penn wrestling salvages doubleheader split with tight win over Columbia
This weekend, Penn wrestling walked away on top, splitting a doubleheader with Columbia and Cornell on Saturday and placing second in the Warriors Winter Open on Sunday.
Only a rookie, Penn wrestling's Gianni Ghione dominating like a vet already
Penn wrestling has raced to a fast start this seasons thanks in no small part to freshman standout Gianni Ghione.
Penn wrestling to be put to major test in final home competitions of season
This is an especially pivotal weekend for the Quakers, as they have the opportunity to dictate how the remainder of their season will go. Building their momentum will not be easy, though, as Cornell (9-2, 4-0) is proving to be a powerhouse yet again this season.
February 5 | Is Stat So?
In this week's edition of Is Stat So?, Penn gymnastics flirts with perfection on beam, wrestling manages a come-from-behind win, and basketball continues to dominate.