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AD M. Grace Calhoun poses in the concourse at the Palestra.

Sports talk with M. Grace Calhoun

The director of athletics and recreation discusses the Red & Blue’s recent sports successes, making progress toward the department’s strategic goals, the funding of college athletics, and the 125th running of the Penn Relays.

Penn’s female rowers have a new teammate. She’s 10.

The Penn women’s rowing team has “adopted” 10-year-old Keira McGrenehan, a chronically ill CHOP patient, as a part of the Team IMPACT program. “We’ve been so excited to have her with us, so we can know her and understand her difficulties and victories,” says junior Romy Simpson, one of the team’s captains.

Thrower Rachel Lee Wilson poses with a hammer at the throwing field.

Q&A

Hammer time with Rachel Lee Wilson

The senior thrower is a standout performer on the women’s track and field team, and the holder of multiple school records.

Members of the men's lacrosse team celebrate in a group.

Men’s lacrosse wins first Ivy title in 31 years

The Quakers beat Harvard 26-13 on Saturday in Massachusetts, tying the school record for most goals scored in a game.

Players on the Penn baseball team celebrate and high five in a group.

Penn wins longest game in Ivy League history

The Quakers defeated Dartmouth 21-15 over the weekend in a 21-inning barn burner.

A composite of Coach McLaughlin, Eleah Parker, Ashley Russell, and Princess Aghayere.

Quakers dominate Big 5 awards

The women’s basketball team picked up Coach of the Year, Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, and three All-Big 5 honors.

Penn men’s lacrosse emerging as Ivy League power

Mike Murphy, head coach of the men’s lacrosse team, discussed the Quakers’ current winning streak. “This is probably the most complete team that we’ve had in my 10 years here — offensively, defensively, facing off, kind of all aspects,” said Murphy.

Freshman Andrew Hernandez heads to first base after making contact with the ball during a game.

Hernandez chosen as Ivy Rookie of the Week

The freshman and designated hitter was 10-18 with five runs and seven RBIs over four games.

A composite of former men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy and former standout forward Mark Zoller.

Zoller, Dunphy to enter Big 5 Hall of Fame

The former standout men’s basketball player and former Penn men’s basketball coach will be inducted on April 15 at the Palestra.

Freshman attacker Sam Handley celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal against Yale at Franklin Field.

13th-ranked Quakers quell No. 2-ranked Yale

The men’s lacrosse team downed the Bulldogs 13-12 in triple overtime on Saturday at Franklin Field.

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