Student Athletes

Matt Fallon performs the breaststroke during a race.

Fallon first in 200-meter breaststroke

The third-year swimmer continued his dominance in the event over the weekend at the U.S. Open Championships.

During a game at Franklin Field, Malachi Hosley runs down the field with the ball.

Hosley awarded Freshman All-American honors

The first-year running back was the second-leading rusher in the Ivy League and also ranked second in all-purpose yards.

Jordan Obi, left, dribble the ball to the basketball. Clark Slajchert, right, dribbles the ball to the basket.

Quakers topple UC San Diego, Monmouth

On Sunday, the women’s basketball team defeated UC San Diego 76-68 and the men’s basketball team beat Monmouth 76-61.

Forward Jordan Obi makes a move with the ball while guarded by a Siena defender.

Penn slays Siena

The women’s basketball team beat Siena 85-79 on Saturday in New York. Four Quakers scored in double figures.

University of Arizona faces difficult challenge in trimming sports budget

Karen Weaver of the Graduate School of Education says that cutting sports is one of the most difficult things any college athletic director or president can do because some of the most loyal and dedicated alumni are former student athletes.

First-year guard Tyler Perkins, against Villanova at the Palestra, makes a move with the ball while guarded by a Wildcat defender.

Penn stumps Villanova at the Palestra

The Quakers beat the No. 21-ranked Wildcats 76-72 on Monday evening, their first win over a ranked opponent since 2018.

Call it Palestra magic, but understand how Penn’s Big 5 upset of Villanova came about

Penn’s zone defense and some big individual efforts carried the Quakers to a Big 5 upset, beating Villanova 76-72.

Members of the men's and women's squash teams pose on the court at the Penn Squash Center.

Penn takes home Pennsylvania State Championships

The women’s and men’s squash teams carried the weekend, besting a bevy of Keystone State foes.

Stas Korzeniowski stands inside a goal at Penn Park with the Philly skyline in the background.

A striking soccer story, starring Stas Korzeniowski

The third-year forward discusses the mind of a striker, America’s growing soccer culture, his first-year to second-year jump, competing in semi-pro ball, playing injured, and what he enjoys about the beautiful game.

Malachi Hosley flexes while a teammate lifts him in the air after scoring a touchdown against Cornell.

Hosley runs roughshod over Cornell for 261 yards and two scores

The first-year running back scored on two long runs in Penn’s 23-8 victory on Saturday, including the longest offensive touchdown play in school history.

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