By the Numbers: Penn in the NCAA Tournament (Women) By the Numbers By the Numbers: Penn in the NCAA Tournament (Women) In celebration of the return of the NCAA Tournament after last year’s was canceled by COVID, Penn Today reflects on the Quakers’ appearances in the Big Dance.
By the Numbers: Penn in the NCAA Tournament (Men) By the Numbers: Penn in the NCAA Tournament (Men) In the spirit and excitement of March Madness, Penn Today takes a look at the history of the Quakers in the NCAA Tournament.
The mother of women’s sports at Penn The mother of women’s sports at Penn In 1921, Margaret Katherine Majer became the first coach of women’s athletics teams at Penn. She is recognized as the founder of women’s sports at the University.
Justin Watson wins Super Bowl with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Justin Watson wins Super Bowl with Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2018 alumnus Justin Watson won the Super Bowl on Sunday with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, joining 1999 alumnus Jim Finn as the only former Penn football players with Super Bowl Rings.
Penn Athletics to celebrate 100 years of women’s sports Penn Athletics to celebrate 100 years of women’s sports Starting this month, Penn Athletics will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the official start of women’s athletics at the University. This will include content on their website and social media accounts.
By the Numbers: Quakers in the NBA By the Numbers By the Numbers: Quakers in the NBA As the NBA prepares to open a coronavirus-shortened season on Dec. 22, Penn Today examines a collection of Quakers who have been drafted or signed by NBA teams.
The Palestra featuring LeBron James The Palestra featuring LeBron James While a senior in high school in 2002, the NBA great played at the Palestra in a showdown pitting Akron, Ohio’s St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish against Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion Knights.
Penn Band celebrates 50 years of women on the field Penn Band celebrates 50 years of women on the field After decades of superstition and pushback, the first group of women stepped onto Franklin Field with the Penn Band 50 years ago.
Penn Ice Rink celebrates 50 years By the Numbers Penn Ice Rink celebrates 50 years The Class of 1923 Ice Skating Rink is celebrating a half-century of service to the Penn community. Penn Today reflects on the facility’s origins, and how it has grown and transformed over the years.
Sprint football legend Tim Ortman’s big day Sprint football legend Tim Ortman’s big day The sprint football legend had a Senior Night to remember in 1999, rushing for the most yards in school and league history.