Field Hockey
Field hockey falls to reigning national champions North Carolina
Despite the loss against No. 1 North Carolina, Penn field hockey showed some positive progress as it closed out its opening weekend in New Jersey.
Quakers can't shake off the rust against Louisville as field hockey drops opener
Penn field hockey opened their season with a loss against No. 5 Louisville in their first game of the ACC/Ivy League Crossover Challenge.
Penn Athletics weekend preview: Soccer, volleyball, and field hockey back in action
Fall sports are finally upon us. Here’s a look at what Penn’s soccer, volleyball, and field hockey teams are up against this weekend, as many of them suit up for their first games in almost two years.
Penn Athletics Fall preview: Soccer, field hockey, football season expectations
Going into the upcoming fall athletics season, five teams will see action for the first time since 2019.
Revisiting the Breakout: Elita van Staden
In this edition of "Revisiting the Breakout," we take a look at Elita van Staden, who began to thrive for Penn field hockey towards the end of the 2019 season and will look to continue her success in 2021.
The best of graduating seniors: Fall Edition
While it didn't end as abruptly as last year's season, this year's athletics season was marred by cancellations and a lack of play. For many of Penn's graduating seniors, this meant that they had no traditional senior night. In honor of these soon-to-be graduates, here's a look at some of the seniors from fall sports that impacted their respective programs the most.
Penn field hockey captain Reese Vogel makes her mark, even in virtual setting
Although Vogel was not able to finish her collegiate career on the field with the Quakers, she has still been able to make her mark on the team even during the virtual season. Vogel was named co-captain this past fall, and has worked to keep the team connected and motivated despite the lost season.
Student-athletes react to Penn’s sophomore dining plan requirement
In February 2021, Penn announced that current freshmen must enroll in a dining plan during their sophomore year, sparking confusion and backlash from students. For athletes, who often follow strict nutritional guidelines as part of their training, this new policy spurred conflicting opinions.
Black History Month: Karen Saah juggled two undergraduate degrees and three varsity sports
The time commitment for being an athlete in college is notorious, independent of chosen major. For Karen Saah, being both a student and an athlete meant participating in three varsity-level sports, while earning a dual degree from Wharton and the College.
'I just feel so lucky': Senior Erin Quinn reflects on experience with Penn field hockey
After playing a supporting role in her first two seasons, Quinn came into her own last year for Penn field hockey.
Penn field hockey is the perfect blend of family and work for coach Colleen Fink
Since the beginning of her coaching career, coach Fink was never one to abandon her family, and she’s not looking to start now.
Senior Erin Kelly is a model of consistency for Penn field hockey
Hailing from Bethlehem, Pa., senior Erin Kelly is a midfielder Penn field hockey. Despite playing the sport for 11 years, field hockey was not Kelly’s first choice.
Madison Jiranek making the most out of Penn field hockey's virtual season
While the Penn field hockey season is fully virtual this year, junior forward Madison Jiranek has been making the most of it and taking the time to grow closer with her teammates.
A century of progress: Looking back at women's athletics at Penn over time
Women have been present at the University since the late 1800s, but the first mention of a formalized association of women’s athletics at Penn is found in the 1917 women’s yearbook.
15 questions with... Gracyn Banks, a Penn field hockey junior
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with field hockey junior Gracyn Banks to ask her 15 questions. Here's what she had to say.
Running with the lions: Elita van Staden is a fierce competitor for Penn field hockey
In her freshman year with the Quakers, van Staden received second team All-Ivy recognition and led the team in both goals and points.
Penn field hockey using 'shared experiences' to remain connected during pandemic
While these shared experiences will not be scoring goals or celebrating huge wins, there is still a focus on making sure the team is unified.
NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to D-I fall athletes, but Ivy League may not follow
Ivy League rules state that students who graduate can no longer participate in athletic competition, so current seniors would have to remain enrolled through next fall to stay on their teams.
Professional signings and transfers: what are some Quakers up to after their time at Penn
Here's a roundup of what recent graduates are up to since their time on campus, from signing new professional contracts to transferring schools to continue their college careers.