John Phillips
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Two lacrosse on opposite sides of Penn-Princeton rivalry
Don’t tell freshman lacrosse defender Leah McBride Penn-Princeton is more than your average rivalry game. It could make an already pressure-filled game on Wednesday, when the Quakers (7-5, 5-1 Ivy) take on the Tigers (7-6, 4-2) in Princeton, N.J., even more contentious.
Lindsey O'Loughlin always starts with a smile
Despite moving from the bench to starting role for the Penn women’s lacrosse team, O’Loughlin hasn’t changed one bit in her first year at Penn.
M. Lacrosse rides goalie to win over St. Joseph's
Goalie Brian Feeney showed no signs of put in another strong performance, as the Quakers defeated the Hawks at Finnesey Field, 9-5.
Penn men's lacrosse ends skid on Senior Day
On Senior Day, the Quakers finally won their first Ivy League game, beating Harvard 13-11.
Penn women's lacrosse is sharing the love
Rather than have a player averaging nearly four goals per game, as Northwestern senior Shannon Smith does, the Red and Blue prefer to distribute the wealth.
Tomchik flying under the radar
Sophomore Courtney Tomchik was one of the top recruits in the country, but an injury before her first career game leaves her flying under the radar.
Penn women's lacrosse midfield Maddie Poplawski writes her own story
Junior midfield Maddie Poplawski’s mother, Christina, played goalie at Temple before winning a gold medal with the U.S. squad at the Lacrosse World Cup in 1989.
Quakers to face Biggest test yet
When the Quakers take on the Big Red at Franklin Field on Saturday, Cornell will still be without the two-time Ivy League Player of the Year. But don’t be fooled, the Big Red (5-1, 1-0 Ivy) are still a team to be reckoned with.
Sloppy play dooms Penn's women's lacrosse
While the final score was an 11-9 Hoyas victory, the most important number of the night was 17, the amount of turnovers the Red and Blue committed.
Quakers bounce back after defeat
Alyssa Baron was not going to be stopped. After the Penn women’s basketball team lost to Cornell Friday night, 45-42, the Red and Blue’s sophomore leader scored 25 points as she carried the Quakers to victory over Columbia Saturday, 61-41.
Boneberger knows tough love
She’s excelled in the role with a persevering attitude — an attribute she has her older sister, Alyssa, to thank.
Kobayashi gobbles his way into Philly lore at Wing Bowl XX
Over three rounds totaling thirty minutes, Kobayashi devoured 337 wings, shattering Squibb’s record of 255 set only the year before.
Jackie Kates' big brother knows best
Jackie’s brother Mitchell taught her everything she knows when it comes to basketball.
Megan McCullough is more than meets the eye
Standing at barely 5-foot-6, the second shortest player on the Penn women’s basketball team, Meghan McCullough seems harmless. But don’t judge the point guard by first glance.
Temple coach Cardoza playing her cards right
After having served as an assistant at college basketball powerhouse Connecticut for 14 years, Temple’s Tonya Cardoza has accrued a wealth of coaching experience.
Penn women's basketball missing its rock
When the Penn women’s basketball team takes the court for Wednesday’s matchup against NJIT, they will do so without their defensive anchor, senior Jess Knapp.
Penn women's basketball faces one more test before break
When the Fighting Irish took on Penn last month, they put 69 points on the board. Only Duke and Purdue, ranked No. 9 and No. 20 respectively, have held the Irish to fewer points in a game this year.
Kara Bonenberger controls the 'Boneyard'
On the court, thus far, Bonenberger has intimidated her opponents, while scoring just under eight points and grabbing six rebounds per game.
Penn basketball comeback falls short at Villanova
Penn men’s basketball fell, 73-65, to Big 5 rival Villanova Saturday night.
Penn women's hoops in uncharted territory
With the win, Penn is now 4-1 for the first time in program history, just two seasons removed from a 2-26 campaign.
