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Sports
Penn stumps Villanova at the Palestra
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.
Penn takes home Pennsylvania State Championships
Penn takes home Pennsylvania State Championships
The women’s and men’s squash teams carried the weekend, besting a bevy of Keystone State foes.
A striking soccer story, starring Stas Korzeniowski
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.
Hosley runs roughshod over Cornell for 261 yards and two scores
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.
In the circle with Allison Kuzyk
In the circle with Allison Kuzyk
The fourth-year forward discusses her field hockey career, how Vancouver is like Seattle, her most memorable game, playing for the Junior Canadian Field Hockey Team, her interest in real estate, and her plans for the future.
Quakers come back against Cornell, clinch season-ending win
Quakers come back against Cornell, clinch season-ending win
The women’s soccer team defeated Cornell 2-1 on Saturday at Penn Park.
Milestone Penn versus Brown matchup marks 50 years
Milestone Penn versus Brown matchup marks 50 years
The 1973 Penn vs. Brown football game at Franklin Field was the first in Ivy League history to feature two African American starting quarterbacks.
Velaga captures ITA Northeast Super Regional singles crown
Velaga captures ITA Northeast Super Regional singles crown
The first-year on the women’s tennis team defeated her older sister in the final on Sunday in West Point, New York.
Richardson’s 17-catch day earns Player of the Week honors
Richardson’s 17-catch day earns Player of the Week honors
The second-year wide receiver recorded 17 catches on Saturday in Penn’s victory over Yale. First-year running back Malachi Hosley also picked up Rookie of the Week recognition.
Quakers handle Harvard at Penn Park
Quakers handle Harvard at Penn Park
The men’s soccer team beat Harvard 2-1 on Sunday, their first win over the Crimson since 2019.
In the News
Arizona Daily Star (Tucson)
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.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
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.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Meredith Schamun is giving Penn volleyball ‘some love and attention’ as she continues rebuilding its culture
In 2020, Meredith Schamun was Penn’s fourth coach in five years, and focused on building trust with her players over Zoom. Having struggled for three seasons, this year’s squad is 3-17 with four regular-season matches remaining.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn’s hard truth? In the case of college sports and the Ivy League, it isn’t all about the money
The idea of a collective to help financially attract top athletic talent is a nice thought. But when it comes to the Ivy League, that’s all it is at the moment. Ivy League rules prohibit athletic scholarships.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Seasoned Penn football team picked to finish third in the Ivy League
Penn was tabbed to finish third in an Ivy League football preseason poll of the media, behind Yale in first and Princeton in second.
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