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Penn basketball blown out by Saint Joseph's, 85-68
After a triumphant win over Princeton last Saturday, the Quakers get blown out of their own building by Big 5 rival Saint Joseph’s by a score of 85-68.La Salle outlasts Temple in thrilling start to Big 5 doubleheader, 74-68
The Explorers and Owls traded punches all afternoon, and a string of late free throws from seniors Tyreek Duren and Tyrone Garland was just barely enough to hold off one last Temple charge, as La Salle triumphed, 74-68.
ESPN shines spotlight on Palestra, Gameday comes to town
For the first time in the history of the Palestra, College GameDay, ESPN’s weekly college basketball preview show, will be hosted by the 88 year-old arena that remains synonymous with the glory of Big 5 basketball.
Penn basketball goes Hawk hunting for Big 5 victory
Following a stunner against heavily favored Tigers, Penn returns to the court in another marquee matchup, this time against St. Joe’s.
Ivy League mid-season teleconference: Highlights from coach Jerome Allen
Jerome Allen spoke on the mid-season Ivy League teleconference about the struggles his team has had with turnovers and the balance his team has.
Phillips | The holiest cathedral but a different kind of rock
For one day, church services will be conducted again at the Palestra, the Cathedral of Basketball.
The rivalry from behind the bench: Penn-Princeton, Round 229
We followed the high-fives and lows, the frustration and jubilation of the Red and Blue as they won their first Ivy game of the season.
Phillips | After that win, I've finally found my hat
Coach Jerome Allen loves verbally taking his hat off to opposing teams or players. But now, columnist John Phillips takes his hat off to Penn’s coach.
Penn basketball upsets Princeton, 77-74
Penn’s big men sparked the 77-74 win for the Quakers (3-10, 1-0 Ivy), marking the Red and Blue’s second victory in their last nine tries against Princeton (11-3, 0-1).The Daily Pennsylvanian | Princeton may not be the Hobbes to Penn's Calvin
We’re beginning to realize that Princeton may no longer be the Hobbes to Penn’s Calvin and the Tigers may indeed be for realThe Daily Princetonian | Penn is not mightier than…
Given that the Quakers have really been living up to their name this season, it seems almost unfair to write a trash-talk column about them.
Let the Ivy season begin: Penn basketball renews rivalry with Princeton
It may be the 229th meeting in the Penn-Princeton rivalry, but for Penn basketball, it is only game number one. Let the Ivy season begin.
Penn basketball handily defeated by La Salle, 76-57, for seventh straight loss
The Red and Blue’s problems were on full display against the Explorers, leading Penn to an embarrassing 76-57 defeat.
George Mason defeats Penn basketball, 80-77, after late rally falls short
On a snowy Thursday evening, Penn dropped its sixth straight game, falling to George Mason at the Patriot Center, 80-77, after Tony Hicks couldn’t connect on a game-tying three-pointer.
Keys to the game: Penn basketball vs. George Mason
With Penn basketball in the midst of a five game losing streak, here are three keys to the upcoming game against George Mason as Penn looks to get back on track.
Tony | Lack of effort and discipline highlight dark times for Penn basketball
Everyone’s tired of hearing that the effort isn’t there. If the effort doesn’t get there, Allen will have to get going, especially since the Penn basketball which Quakers fans once knew and loved is long gone.
Tydings | Penn basketball now defined by its losing ways
Over the last six years, Penn basketball has taken on a losing mentality and that needs to change in 2014.
Penn basketball chokes late lead, loses heartbreaker at Rider, 89-88
The Quakers let another game slip through their fingers, culminating in a game-winning three-pointer by Rider’s Anthony Myles with just 26.1 to go, finishing off Penn, 89-88.
Three Up, Three Down: Penn basketball at Rider
After an embarrassing loss to Marist, Penn basketball plays its final game of 2013 on the road at Rider.