Articles by Tyira Bunche
02/16/21 9:17pm
Freshman forward Jordan Obi hopes to lead Penn women's basketball by example
Leadership can be embodied in several different forms. For Penn women's basketball freshman Jordan Obi, her leadership takes shape in how she has handled challenges and inspired her teammates. 02/15/21 1:54am
15 Questions with... Joe Mihalich, a Penn men's basketball assistant coach
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked men’s basketball coach, Joe Mihalich, 15 questions about his basketball experiences, his coaching time at Penn, and his life overall. Here's what he had to say. 12/08/20 10:01pm
Penn Athletics teams use mental performance program to train during pandemic
During a year when athletes have been forced to sit out of competition, many have taken the opportunity to focus on their mental performance. 11/24/20 9:28pm
Sprinter Marvin Morgan shoots for the stars on and off the track
Track has been a part of Morgan’s life since the fourth grade when he began track alongside playing football. The intensity and individualized nature of sprints is what made Morgan fall in love with track. 10/27/20 9:02pm
A look around Ivy League Athletics Departments in response to COVID-19
A bit more than midway through the semester, here’s a look at the other seven Ivy League athletics programs as they adapt to the coronavirus pandemic. 10/11/20 9:27pm
15 questions with... Rory Starkey Jr., a Penn football junior
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Penn football's Rory Starkey Jr. 15 questions about his sport, his time at Penn, and his life overall. Here's what the junior wide receiver had to say. 09/29/20 7:19pm
Trio of goalies poised to shine when Penn women's soccer takes the field again
With the graduation of Kitty Qu, Penn women's soccer will have a new goalkeeper whenever they play next. Three players, who all took different roads to Penn, will be well suited to take her place. 09/21/20 7:35pm
A coronavirus check-in with Penn gymnastics
In the sports world, the coronavirus has taken away many opportunities from Penn athletes, but it has also opened the door for athletes to step up and contribute to their teams in new ways. 09/14/20 8:49pm
Sophomore Caroline Douglas makes an impact from coast to coast for Penn volleyball
The sophomore defensive specialist grew up in a volleyball family, with a brother who played at USC and a sister who plays at Dartmouth. 09/06/20 9:21pm
Pole vaulter Sean Clarke thriving after post-graduation transfer to Texas A&M
With an extra year of eligibility, former Penn pole vaulter Sean Clarke is looking to take flight with a new team. 09/01/20 9:48pm
Sprint football's Jerry McConnell ready to fill Bill Wagner's big shoes
Jerry McConnell has the tough task of replacing 50-year sprint football coach Bill Wagner, but he will use his 12 years of experience at Penn to lead the Quakers. 07/05/20 9:46pm
As Penn goes test optional, prospective athletes still must submit scores
The admissions process for Penn athletes is a delicate and complex intertwining of NCAA policies, Ivy League policies, Penn’s general admissions criteria, and more specifically, Penn Athletics’ requirements. 06/03/20 3:02pm
Meet the Beckers: From Penn athletes, to Penn coaches, to marriage
After being introduced to each other as seniors, the Beckers have both obtained coaching positions for Penn Athletics. 05/12/20 10:09pm
With her record-breaking college career over, Nia Akins looks to the future
As a result of the coronavirus ending her collegiate track career, Akins has begun training for the Olympics. 03/20/20 5:49pm
Meredith Schamun hired to replace Iain Braddak as coach for Penn volleyball
On Friday, Penn Athletics announced that Meredith Schamun will be the new head coach for Penn volleyball, the fourth person to take the job in the past five seasons. 03/08/20 12:15am
Three takeaways from Penn women's basketball's win over Columbia
Here are three of the biggest takeaways from Penn’s weekend sweep as the Quakers look ahead to their semifinal game against No. 3 Yale next weekend. 03/01/20 1:38pm
Bunche | Penn women's basketball has an uphill battle to an Ivy League title
The team's win over Brown officially clinched the Quakers’ trip to Ivy League Tournament, most likely as the second or third seed depending on the results of next week's games. 02/23/20 10:13pm
Two big takeaways after Penn women's basketball's latest Ivy Weekend sweep
Here are two of the biggest takeaways from Penn’s latest set of wins as the team looks forward to its toughest game left: against No. 25 Princeton on Tuesday. 02/20/20 10:05pm
Davis, Douglas, and Eleinen pick up first team All-Ivy honors for Penn squash
On Thursday, the Ivy League announced the All-Ivy teams for men’s and women’s squash, and Penn was well-represented. 02/09/20 11:14pm