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Penn’s hoop teams victorious in home openers
Penn’s hoop teams victorious in home openers
On Tuesday at the Palestra, the women’s basketball team conquered King’s College 91-55 and the men’s basketball team lassoed Lafayette 85-57.
Killing time with Autumn Leak
Killing time with Autumn Leak
The junior co-captain on the volleyball team chats about her role as an outside hitter, the art of the volleyball kill, overcoming anxiety, competing against her sister, and her plans for the offseason.
Padilla named Big 5 Player of the Week
Padilla named Big 5 Player of the Week
The do-it-all guard had 22 points, five rebounds, four assists, three blocks, and one steal in the women’s basketball team’s season-opening win against Hartford on Sunday.
Squash teams squish Dickinson, F&M
Squash teams squish Dickinson, F&M
The top-ranked men’s team and eighth-ranked women’s team both swept Dickinson and Franklin & Marshall on Sunday at the Penn Squash Center.
Dynamic duo: Football’s Ryan Cragun and Rory Starkey Jr. bond on the field and off
Dynamic duo: Football’s Ryan Cragun and Rory Starkey Jr. bond on the field and off
Although they come from different environments, the senior wide receivers on the football team have developed a close friendship since arriving on campus in 2018. Both are enrolled in the Wharton School.
Field hockey team ends season on high note
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.
Basketball player Kayla Padilla is ready for brand ambassadorship
Basketball player Kayla Padilla is ready for brand ambassadorship
The Wharton junior is one of the first student athletes to take advantage of the new NCAA name, image, and likeness policy, partnering with her long time training program Home Court Edge Basketball on a logo that reflects her Filipino heritage.
Penn versus Cornell used to serve up Thanksgiving specials
Penn versus Cornell used to serve up Thanksgiving specials
Penn and Cornell face off for the 127th time on Saturday at Franklin Field. Forty-three of the first 45 meetings were held on Thanksgiving Day.
Guarding the goal with Gracyn Banks
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.
Penn Athletics announces winter sport spectator guidelines
Penn Athletics announces winter sport spectator guidelines
All fans are required to wear a mask and all spectators in attendance 12 years old and above must attest to having been vaccinated.
In the News
USA Today
Who is the Heisman Memorial Trophy named after? What to know about career of John Heisman
Penn alumnus and football player John Heisman championed many additions to football that are now commonplace in the sport, while also racking up an impressive offensive coaching record.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn’s newly built Ott Center serves as a ‘local community track’ for athletes
Penn alumni and former cross-country runners Jane and David Ott have helped reinvigorate track and field in Philadelphia with the newly built Ott Center, a $69.3 million, 73,000-square foot indoor track facility.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn wants Philly to be a global track destination. Bringing more pros to town is part of it
Penn Relays director Steve Dolan and Penn athletic director Alanna Shanahan share how the new Grand Slam Track circuit event will help make Penn a global track destination.
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6ABC.com
Penn unveils statue of Bert Bell, the first owner of the Philadelphia Eagles
Penn alumnus and Philadelphia Eagles founder Bert Bell was honored with a statue and ceremony at Franklin Field.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn baseball inspired by Yankees’ Jake Cousins, who will be the first Quaker since 1912 to play in a World Series
Alumnus Jake Cousins is pitching in the World Series for the New York Yankees, featuring remarks from Penn baseball coach John Yurkow and other Penn players.
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