Field Hockey

Banks selected for U.S. National Development Team

The senior center back was one of eight athletes named to the U.S. Women’s National Development Team after a four-day selection camp at Queens University of Charlotte.

At Franklin Field, Alanna Shanahan stands in the bleachers with her hand on the top railing.

Q&A

AD Shanahan on her return to Penn and the changing world of college sports

The director of recreation and intercollegiate athletics discusses her journey from intern to AD, navigating sports during the pandemic, her goals as athletic director, and the everchanging world of college athletics.

From left to right, Gracyn Banks holds a field hockey stick on her left shoulder while leaning against a goal at Vagelos Field; Jordan Obi goes up for the shot against King's College at the Palestra.

Three cheers for two Quakers

Gracyn Banks of the field hockey team and Jordan Obi of the women’s basketball team have been honored, in turn, by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association and Ivy League.

In the foreground, a Penn player dribbles the ball toward the goal with her stick during a home game at Vagelos Field.

Field hockey team ends season on high note

Penn defeated Dartmouth 2-1 on Saturday, wrapping up their season with a three-game winning streak and third-place finish in the Ivy League.

Wearing her blue Penn jersey, Gracyn Banks leads against a field hockey goal post at Vagelos Field.

Guarding the goal with Gracyn Banks

The senior captain discusses her role as a center back, the field hockey team’s brutal schedule, playing for USA Field hockey, her work as a field hockey coach and referee, and her plans for next year.

Members of the field hockey team high-five each other before a game.

Penn baffles Brown, moves to .500 in league play

The field hockey team defeated Brown 3-2 on Saturday in Rhode Island, the Quakers’ 10th consecutive win over the Bears.

Top, from left: senior running back Isaiah Malcome runs the ball against Lehigh and sophomore goalkeeper Sabien Paumen blocks a ball during a game; bottom, from left: junior quarterback Andrew Paolini runs with the ball and junior linebacker Lewis Evans motions near a referree.

Fantastic Quaker foursome take home weekly accolades

The football team’s Isaiah Malcome and the field hockey team’s Sabien Paumen have been honored by the Ivy League; sprint football’s Andrew Paolini and Lewis Evans have earned CSFL recognition.

On a wooden bench outside of the Palestra, Andrea Wieland sits while wearing a blue vest with the works Penn on it.

Sports psychologist talks athletes and mental health

Andrea Wieland, the associate athletic director for sports performance at Penn Athletics, discusses athletes and mental health, Simone Biles, Ben Simmons, the yips, and the importance of seeing athletes as whole people.

Wearing her white Penn jersey, Gracyn Banks waves to the crowd while standing between two teammates.

Gracyn Banks named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week

The senior defender on the field hockey team anchored a backline that dominated Drexel and shut out Villanova over the weekend.

Julia Russo, wearing her blue Penn jersey, with makes move with her stick and ball, in front of the opposing goalie.

Penn bests Drexel, Villanova

The field hockey team (2-2) defeated the Drexel Dragons on Friday at home and the Villanova Wildcats on Sunday on the road.

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