Wrestling
Players to Watch: Six athletes set to stand out this weekend
Here's a look at six impressive athletes who can make a big impact this upcoming weekend in their respective events.
Nia Akins' second-place NCAA finish highlights eventful spring break for Penn Athletics
Spring break was an exciting time for Penn Athletics. With impressive wins from many teams, the Quakers had a lot of success.
Penn wrestling taken down by No. 20 Lehigh in final dual meet of the season
The Quakers ended the dual meet season on Sunday in Bethlehem, Pa. Hoping to steal a win away from No. 20 Lehigh, the Red and Blue came up short and concluded the regular season with a 34-6 defeat.
Penn wrestling falls to Princeton, bounces back with pair of nonconference wins
On Saturday at the Palestra, the Quakers lost to No. 19 Princeton, 28-6, but followed that up with a 39-0 victory against California Baptist on Sunday afternoon.
Three Questions: With the CSA championships just days away, how will squash fare?
As Penn athletics begins to wrap up the winter season, there are still questions that will be answered in upcoming season finales. Here are some things to consider before the rise of spring.
Battling illness, Penn wrestling drops weekend dual meets to Cornell and Columbia
Penn wrestling was defeated by No. 10 Cornell and Columbia in consecutive Ivy League dual meets over the weekend.
Penn wrestling rebounds from losing streak with pair of freshman-led Ivy wins at home
The Quakers hosted Brown at the Palestra on Saturday afternoon, followed by Harvard in the evening, with both meets ending in exciting and important victories for Penn.
For Penn wrestling, building #TheMovement means an emphasis on recruiting
In recent years, Penn wrestling has attracted a number of top recruits from across the country. This is evident from the performances of this year’s freshman class.
Players to Watch: Five athletes poised to take advantage of this weekend's competition
Here are a few of those impressive athletes who can make a big impact in their respective events this upcoming weekend.
Penn wrestling starts strong but runs out of gas in pair of weekend losses
The Quakers dropped both matches this weekend, first to Binghamton on Friday by a score of 24-12 and then Army on Sunday by a score of 28-10.
With new team mantra, Penn wrestling eager to tackle pair of EIWA opponents this weekend
Just starting their season, the Quakers have shown that they are on the rise. But Penn’s recent success on the mat isn’t just temporary.
Penn wrestling edged by neighborhood foe Drexel, 16-15, in Battle of 33rd Street
For the fourth straight year, Drexel came out on top of the annual contest between the University City rivals, holding off a late charge from the Quakers to prevail by a 16-15 score.
Penn wrestling resumes dual meet season with 25-18 comeback loss to Duke
Penn went south to Duke this weekend, jumping back into the dual meet season for 2019. Despite a promising opening in the 125- and 133- pound weight classes, the Quakers ultimately fell to the Blue Devils 25-18.
Trio of freshmen stand out for Penn wrestling at this year's Midlands Championships
In the middle of winter break, the Quakers traveled over 800 miles to Hoffman Estates, Ill. to compete in the Midlands Championships, one of the premier tournaments in collegiate wrestling.
What's it like for non-basketball athletes to play in the Cathedral of Basketball?
At its core, the Palestra is a gathering place for members of the Penn community. No matter if the event is basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, or wrestling, the arena does its job of bringing people together.
Penn wrestling drops close match against Rider before dominating Maryland
One weekend after the Quakers finished third out of 10 teams in their signature Keystone Classic at the Palestra, Penn traveled to Lawrenceville, N.J. to face Rider on Thursday.
Is Stat So? | December 3
In this week's edition of Is Stat So?, Penn men's squash continued its hot start, wrestling saw production from several freshmen, and school records were broken by athletes on track and field.
After graduating, these two Penn athletes stuck around as Directors of Operations
After graduating last May, wrestler May Bethea and field hockey player Alexa Hoover decided to stay and offer their skills as Directors of Operations for their respective sports.
Penn wrestling to open dual meet season with road-home split against Rider and Maryland
After starting the year with strong results at the Michigan State Open and the Keystone Classic at home, Penn looks to continue its momentum against Rider and Maryland.
