Greg Johnson | Penn Today

Greg Johnson covers Penn Athletics and Recreation, which includes sports teams, intramural sports, and the Penn Relays. He manages the annual Research at Penn publication, which highlights notable research from all 12 schools at Penn.

Articles from Greg Johnson

Ashley Russell of the women's basketball team poses with a ball on the Palestra court.

Shooting hoops with Ashley Russell

The senior guard and co-captain of the women’s basketball team talks a shooter’s mentality, rebounding at the guard position, and the key to avoiding turnovers.

Freshman guard Bryce Washington dribbles up the court against Saint Joseph's at the Palestra.

Two if by three

Freshman guard Bryce Washington’s heroics in Penn’s win over Saint Joseph’s earned him two player of the week awards.

Penn basketball players holder the Big 5 championship banner on the Palestra court

Undisputed

Penn declawed Saint Joseph’s on Saturday to win the outright Big 5 championship.

Sophomore guard Michae Jones shoots a shot against Temple.

Quakers outlast Owls

The women’s basketball team felled Temple 71-62 on Wednesday, their first home win against the Owls since 2015.

Kuba Mijakowski of the men's basketball team shoots a jump shot.

Big 5 honors Mijakowski for majestic performance

The junior forward has been named Big 5 Co-Player of the Week.

Men's squash players and the head coach pose on a bench

Men’s squash team ranked No. 1 in the country

The Red & Blue took the top spot in the most recent College Squash Association poll.

Senior guard Jake Silpe shoots a jump shot

Penn topples Temple, wins share of Big 5 title

The Quakers beat the Owls 77-70 on Saturday, earning a share of their first Big 5 championship in 17 years.

Evan Lee of the Penn track and field team performs the long jump at Franklin Field

Penn track and fielders show out at meet in Maryland

The men’s team won seven events and women’s team placed first in eight.

Writers House reborn

Renovations were recently completed at Kelly Writers House to expand its premier Arts Cafe and make the space more technologically friendly.

Director of Gameday Operations Mike Martin stands in the bleachers at the Palestra

Q&A

Gameday with Mike Martin

The director of gameday operations discusses the heavy lifting involved in preparing for sports events at Penn.