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Sports
Women’s basketball team conquers Cornell, Columbia
Women’s basketball team conquers Cornell, Columbia
The 13-3 Quakers bested the Big Red on Friday and the Lions on Saturday.
Shooting hoops with Ashley Russell
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.
AD Calhoun named chair of NCAA Division I Council
AD Calhoun named chair of NCAA Division I Council
M. Grace Calhoun, director of athletics and recreation at Penn, has been named the incoming chair of the NCAA Division I Council, a high-level group responsible for the day-to-day decision-making for Division I.
Two if by three
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.
Undisputed
Undisputed
Penn declawed Saint Joseph’s on Saturday to win the outright Big 5 championship.
Quakers outlast Owls
Quakers outlast Owls
The women’s basketball team felled Temple 71-62 on Wednesday, their first home win against the Owls since 2015.
Big 5 honors Mijakowski for majestic performance
Big 5 honors Mijakowski for majestic performance
The junior forward has been named Big 5 Co-Player of the Week.
Men’s squash team ranked No. 1 in the country
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.
Penn topples Temple, wins share of Big 5 title
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.
Penn track and fielders show out at meet in Maryland
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.
In the News
Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn’s John Yurkow has been a fixture in college baseball. Now, add Hall of Famer to his achievements
Penn’s baseball coach John Yurkow will be inducted into the Rowan/Glassboro State Athletic Hall of Fame this year.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
How wrestling at Penn set Josh Harris on his path to team ownership and the NFC championship game
Alumnus Josh Harris is profiled for his work as managing partner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils and his involvement with the wrestling program at Penn.
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USA Today
Who is the Heisman Memorial Trophy named after? What to know about career of John Heisman
Penn alumnus and football player John Heisman championed many additions to football that are now commonplace in the sport, while also racking up an impressive offensive coaching record.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn’s newly built Ott Center serves as a ‘local community track’ for athletes
Penn alumni and former cross-country runners Jane and David Ott have helped reinvigorate track and field in Philadelphia with the newly built Ott Center, a $69.3 million, 73,000-square foot indoor track facility.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn wants Philly to be a global track destination. Bringing more pros to town is part of it
Penn Relays director Steve Dolan and Penn athletic director Alanna Shanahan share how the new Grand Slam Track circuit event will help make Penn a global track destination.
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