Zone defense crucial to Penn men's basketball's early-season success
The Quakers frequently used a 2-3 zone in last month's win over nationally-ranked Villanova.
The Quakers frequently used a 2-3 zone in last month's win over nationally-ranked Villanova.
The men's team is currently top-ranked in the nation, while the women are ranked No. 5.
Allison Kuzyk, Frederique Wollaert, and Ginger Fontenot received first-team recognition.
The Quakers will be matched up against top-seeded Harvard in Friday's semifinal.
Just five of the team's 13 non-conference games will be at home.
The junior walked on to the team, and has shown with his versatility the ability to play multiple positions.
The Quakers won 20-13 at home last year, after a last-minute rushing touchdown.
Additionally, women's soccer played two Philadelphia rivals and field hockey lost twice to Big 10 teams.
Starting quarterback Aidan Sayin is the lone junior captain, joined by four seniors.
The senior guard played in a total of 85 games during his time in Red and Blue — averaging 4.4 points per game and 4.6 rebounds throughout his career.
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In last week's edition of Quaker Nation, host Sean McKeown sits down with DP Sports Editor Caleb Crain to discuss an exciting doubleheader weekend in Penn men's basketball, and Sean's reaction to the Eagles' loss in Super Bowl LVII as a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan. Plus: DP Sports Associates Vivian Yao and Griffin Bond, as well as Deputy Sports Editor Walker Carnathan, chime in with their reactions to other happenings in Penn sports, including on women's squash and women's basketball.