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Big 5 test may predict Ivy future
The Quakers can halt their historic Big 5 losing streak and prevent a third consecutive winless Big 5 season tonight against St. Joseph's.
Opponent Spotlight | Govens in Philly state of mind
Last year, Govens buried Penn with a game-high 20 points, including three trifectas, in an 80-68 victory. Since the Quakers have struggled to contain opposing guards all season, Govens will likely have a chance to repeat his shooting touch tonight.Cohen | Strong ‘D’ couldn’t save game
Intense man-to-man pressure from the Quakers (1-12, 0-3 Big 5) helped close the gap against La Salle (10-8, 1-1), driving Explorers coach Dr. John Gianninni into a frenzy of expletives.Kotloff | Rosen emerges as go-to scorer
It’s been a pressing issue facing the Quakers over the past two seasons. Who is going to be the Go-to Guy?There’s a new Fran in town
Fran Dougherty, a 6-foot-8 senior center for Archbishop Wood in nearby Warminster, Pa., announced yesterday afternoon at a news conference that he will be joining the Red and Blue this fall.
Penn falls to La Salle, 76-57
The Quakers fell to 1-12 Wednesday evening at the Palestra, losing 76-57 to the Explorers. They've now lost a program-record 12 straight Big 5 games.
Ivy Hoops Notebook | Big Red drawing national acclaim
Having won 13 of its past 14 games, Cornell has climbed skyward in several major NCAA polls.
Exploring uncharted territory
The Quakers seem confident that their recent success will carry into tonight’s game against La Salle at the Palestra.
Boots and shoes for Allen
Tyler Bernardini has had a rough few months. But if it’s any consolation, the basketball gods may make it up to him with another year of eligibility.
Kotloff | (Finally) feeling the buzz
Through 12 games, men’s basketball has recorded just one win and has elicited even less on-court intrigue.Flegenheimer | Starting to look like a safe bet
Brushing past a collection of scantily-clad cocktail waitresses in a Las Vegas casino last month, my father and I stopped to stare down the cyber-wall of sports odds.Gurian-Peck | Sharp suit, razor wit on bench
Before and after his home coaching debut, Jerome Allen shared a big embrace and a few words with former mentor Fran Dunphy.
Penn basketball falls to Temple
Fran Dunphy’s squad was supposed to have its way with Jerome Allen's Quakers, but it turned into another competitive, hard-fought Big 5 game.Seifter | Change in community, not on court
Winter break may have brought the men’s basketball team its first win of the season, but there’s little reason to believe that interim head coach Jerome Allen has made a huge difference on the court compared to Glen Miller.Allen to face ‘daddy’
It’s the coach against the player. It’s the student against the teacher. It’s two legends of Penn hoops lore back in action at the Cathedral of College Basketball for a classic Big 5 matchup.