Basketball
Women's basketball falls to 2-4 in Ivy play after fumbling lead to Harvard
Penn blew a lead of 14 and lost by seven to the Harvard Crimson, lowering the program's chances at reaching the Ivy tournament come March.
Jonah Charles' success has been a long time coming
Despite early setbacks in his collegiate career, junior guard Jonah Charles has found early success this season, helping lead the Quakers to a breakout season so far.
The history of the Philadelphia SPHAS
Prior to the formation of the NBA, the SPAHS, an independent Hebrew basketball team in Philadelphia, was one of the most dominant basketball dynasties in America.
Men’s basketball wins at Harvard for first time since 2012
Despite not winning at Harvard in 10 years, the Quakers found a way to rally from an early deficit to pull off a huge road conference win.
Penn Athletics to allow fans back into winter sporting events
Beginning on Feb. 1, spectators will be allowed to attend winter sports competitions, which includes men’s and women’s basketball.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Jordan Dingle
This week's DP Sports Player of the Week goes to men's basketball phenom Jordan Dingle, who put up 31 points in a crucial win over Yale.
Wessels | A new offensive identity for the Quakers means a stronger chance at Ivy success
The Red and Blue's recent Ivy League success is a ways away from the team's putrid loss to Columbia, and the way that they've changed is by prioritizing offensive values that have been crucial in the past.
Salas | Ivy League women's basketball power rankings
The college basketball season is at its midway point and teams are in the thick of conference play, with contenders starting to find their form.
Men's basketball protects lead to the final minute in win against Yale
Yale was left to chase Penn for the lead throughout the game, but the Quakers held on to emerge with the win 76-68.
Women's basketball continues downward skid with double-digit loss to Yale
In a road matchup against Yale, the Quakers struggled to gain their footing throughout the game, never once grabbing the lead at any point.
Penn sports cancellations and postponements summarized
Cancellations and postponements defined the winter break for college sports across the United States, and Penn was no exception.
Frank | Restricting spectators is fine. Just don’t make students pay to watch those games
Senior Sports Editor Matthew Frank argues that if students aren't allowed in the arena for Penn home games — which are normally free for students — they should be allowed to watch them without charge.
Men's basketball can't overcome Ivy-leading Princeton squad in double-digit defeat
Despite an impressive first half performance from Penn, the Red and Blue were unable to steal the lead from the Tigers in the second half.
Penn women's basketball drops first Ivy League loss to Princeton
After picking up its third win in a row against Dartmouth this Saturday, Penn's loss against a strong Princeton team today temporarily stopped Penn's forward momentum in its tracks.
Men's basketball holds off Dartmouth to remain second in the Ivy League
Penn had five double-digit scorers: Jordan Dingle, Max Martz (who was 3-for-3 from deep and led with 13 points), Clark Slajchert, George Smith, and Jelani Williams.
Women's basketball returns to form in dominant win over Dartmouth
After the postponement of their last two Ivy League games, Penn women’s basketball welcomed back the return to basketball with a 55-31 win against Dartmouth.
Sophomore Michaela Stanfield adjusts well to the challenges of college basketball
Sophomore guard Michaela Stanfield, like many of her classmates, had an unconventional freshman experience.
Penn unable to sneak past Lions, picks up first loss in Ivy League play
With both teams coming off a back-to-back, Penn appeared to be the ones rattled by the challenge, falling short to Columbia.
Men's basketball notches second Ivy victory in a row against Cornell
After breaking its six-game losing streak in its first Ivy League matchup against Brown, Penn was looking to keep its conference record undefeated, and it did just that in a 79-65 win in the Palestra against Cornell.