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Freshman Brianna Brown of Penn softball has made her outfield presence felt
Diving catches, stolen bases, and consistent hitting are Brown's specialities By Tyira Bunche 13 hours ago Freshman outfielder Brianna Brown has already made her presence known with her first season at Penn, starting five games in this shortened season. Freshman outfielder Brianna Brown fell in love with softball at a young age and has finally been able to express that passion on the field with Penn. The Tinley Park, Ill. native grew up with a mother and aunt who both played collegiate sports.
Penn softball's three-game win streak broken in 3-1 loss to Saint Joseph's
Junior pitcher Julia Longo allowed her most runs of the year despite a flawless first six innings By Tyira Bunche 17 hours ago Despite struggling offensively on Wednesday's game against Saint Joseph's, the game featured some offensive headway, including a leadoff single by Alyssa Pope in the bottom of the third. Credit: Nicholas Fernandez A couple mistakes on the mound combined with a limited offensive production spelled out a gloomy day for Penn softball.
15 questions with... Jennifer Richards, a Penn women's tennis senior
Richards submatriculated into the Master's of Criminology program at Penn By Tyira Bunche 18 hours ago Tennis senior Jennifer Richards's most memorable time at Penn was her junior year where she clinched her second to last match before COVID-19 hit. The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Jennifer Richards of Penn women’s tennis 15 questions about her sport, her time at Penn, and life overall. Here’s what the senior had to say. 1. Can you introduce yourself?
Penn field hockey captain Reese Vogel makes her mark, even in virtual setting
Vogel has been a model of consistency throughout her four years at Penn By Tyira Bunche 16 hours ago Even though not able to play her last collegiate season, Field Hockey Senior Reese Vogel has made a lasting impact this year by being named co-captain in the fall and a role model long before that. Consistency and passion have been the hallmark of Reese Vogel’s career, and they will be her lasting impact after graduation.
Freshman forward Jordan Obi hopes to lead Penn women's basketball by example
In her senior season in high school, Obi filled a major leadership role as co-captain By Tyira Bunche 9 hours ago Freshman Forward Jordan Obi leads by example using her dedication on and off the court to inspire others. (Photo from Jordan Obi) Leadership can be embodied in several different forms. For Penn women’s basketball freshman forward Jordan Obi, her leadership takes shape in how she has handled challenges and inspired her teammates.
15 Questions with... Joe Mihalich, a Penn men's basketball assistant coach
Mihalich has been an assistant at Penn for six years By Tyira Bunche 14 hours ago Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Joe Mihalich knew he wanted to go into coaching early on during college. Credit: Chase Sutton The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Penn men’s basketball coach, Joe Mihalich, 15 questions about his basketball experiences, his coaching time at Penn, and his life overall. Here's what he had to say. 1. Can you introduce yourself? My name is Joe Mihalich.
Penn Athletics teams use mental performance program to train during pandemic
Penn's Sports Performance team is overseen by Dr. Andrea Wieland By Tyira Bunche 11 hours ago Credit: Brandon Li Mental strength is just as important as physical strength, especially during a pandemic. During a year when athletes have been forced to sit out of competition, many have taken the opportunity to focus on their mental performance. By focusing on mental performance during their time off, athletes are ensuring they are in the best position when competition returns.
Sprinter Marvin Morgan shoots for the stars on and off the track
Morgan is the program record holder in the indoor 60-meter dash By Tyira Bunche 10 hours ago Credit: Chase Sutton It is every college athlete’s goal to succeed in between the lines and also in the classroom. Two-time Ivy League champion sprinter Marvin Morgan has far exceeded that goal, and is the true exemplification of what it means to be a scholar-athlete. Track has been a part of Morgan’s life since the fourth grade when he began track alongside playing football.
Camille Dickson rises past adversity to succeed for Penn women's track and field
Dickson picked up long jump at the college level By Tyira Bunche 3 hours ago Dickson (right) has the Penn's fourth-best distance all-time in the outdoor long jump, an event she only began in college. Credit: Chase Sutton From overcoming anxiety to picking up a new event in college, Penn track and field senior Camille Dickson’s path as an athlete has been marked by her willingness to be uncomfortable. Dickson hails from Buda, Texas, graduating from Jack C. Hays High School.
15 questions with... Rory Starkey Jr., a Penn football junior
Starkey has a cousin who played in the NFL By Tyira Bunche 13 hours ago Starkey appeared in nine games as a sophomore, catching a team-high seven touchdowns. Credit: Chase Sutton The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Penn football's Rory Starkey Jr. 15 questions about his sport, his time at Penn, and his life overall. Here's what the junior wide receiver had to say. 1. Introduce yourself. My name is Rory Starkey Jr., I was born in Atlanta, Georgia. My birthday is January 11th. I’m 20 years old.
Trio of goalies poised to shine when Penn women's soccer takes the field again
Kitty Qu dominated between the pipes for the last four seasons By Tyira Bunche 12 hours ago Kitty Qu started 58 games for the Quakers during her four year career. Credit: Son Nguyen Although the graduated Kitty Qu won’t be in the net this season for Penn women’s soccer, a trio of goalkeepers are ready to take control this year. The most experienced of the three, senior Ashley Gabor, has already made a name for herself at Penn.
A coronavirus check-in with Penn gymnastics
Some athletes have practiced at a local facility with Penn's gyms closed By Tyira Bunche 12 hours ago Despite not being able to compete, Penn gymnastics has still found ways to train and bond as a team. Credit: Chase Sutton In the sports world, the coronavirus has taken away many opportunities from Penn athletes, but it has also opened the door for athletes to step up and contribute to their teams in new ways. The postponement of the season was tough news for Penn gymnastics.
Sophomore Caroline Douglas makes an impact from coast to coast for Penn volleyball
The defensive specialist has two siblings who also played Division I volleyball By Tyira Bunche 17 hours ago As one of only two players to play in all 82 sets last season, sophomore Caroline Douglas was a dominant presence on and off the court during her freshman campaign. Credit: Gary Lin It has only been one year since Caroline Douglas made the cross-country move to Penn, and she has already been instrumental for the Quakers on the volleyball court.
Pole vaulter Sean Clarke thriving after post-graduation transfer to Texas A&M
Clarke chose A&M for its strong engineering and track and field programs By Tyira Bunche 7 hours ago Sean Clarke knew he would take advantage of an extra year of eligibility to take his talents elsewhere; it was just a matter of finding the right match. Credit: Ananya Chandra With an extra year of eligibility, former Penn pole vaulter Sean Clarke is looking to take flight with a new team.
Sprint football's Jerry McConnell ready to fill Bill Wagner's big shoes
McConnell was Penn's offensive coordinator for 12 years By Tyira Bunche 15 hours ago After 12 years as Penn sprint football's offensive coordinator, Jerry McConnell will have to wait until next year to take the field as head coach. Credit: Chase Sutton This time last year, Penn sprint football was preparing for coach Bill Wagner’s 50th and final season. The locker room was packed with a team ready to send Wagner off with a successful season. One year later that same locker room is quiet.
A look around Ivy League Athletics Departments in response to COVID-19
Yale was the first school to move into phase one of the restart process By Tyira Bunche 6 hours ago Credit: Kylie Cooper In July, the Ivy League announced the cancelation of all fall sports at least until Jan. 1 due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. The league office released suggested guidelines that would allow for the return of full practices in a phased manner.
As Penn goes test optional, prospective athletes still must submit scores
All Ivy League athletic programs must adhere to the Academic Index when recruiting players By Tyira Bunche 11 hours ago Credit: Alec Druggan On June 4th, Penn announced that the ACT and SAT will not be required for the 2020-2021 admissions cycle. This decision came after the spread of the coronavirus pandemic forced the College Board and ACT to postpone many of their tests. This means that the class of 2025, which graduates high school in the spring of 2021, is not required to submit test scores.
Meet the Beckers: From Penn athletes, to Penn coaches, to marriage
Being able to coach together is a dream come true for the Penn power couple By Tyira Bunche 18 hours ago Kirsten and Ryan Becker at their June 2018 wedding (Photo from Kirsten and Ryan Becker) It isn’t uncommon for athletes to build relationships with each other. They often occupy the same study spaces and workout centers, and understand each other’s busy schedules. It is rare, however, for a college romance to grow into a marriage where both partners come back to coach at Penn.
With her record-breaking college career over, Nia Akins looks to the future
Akins set over a dozen records during her time at Penn By Tyira Bunche 13 hours ago Akins leaves Penn with eight program records. Credit: Chase Sutton Nia Akins’ collegiate track career has been one full of accomplishments from the beginning to the very abrupt end. The morning of the Ivy League Heptagonal Indoor Track and Field Championships was the same as any other meet for Akins.
Meredith Schamun hired to replace Iain Braddak as coach for Penn volleyball
The Daily Pennsylvanian is a student-run nonprofit. Please support us by disabling your ad blocker on our site. Schamun previously coached at Villanova for two seasons By Tyira Bunche 7 hours ago On Friday, Penn Athletics announced that Meredith Schamun will be the new head coach for Penn volleyball, the fourth person to take the job in the past five seasons.
Three takeaways from Penn women's basketball's win over Columbia
When the team's offense is lagging, its defense steps up By Tyira Bunche 4 hours ago Credit: Son Nguyen Penn women’s basketball clinched the No. 2 seed in the Ivy League Tournament with its weekend sweep over Cornell and Columbia. Here are some key takeaways from Penn’s weekend sweep as the Quakers look ahead to their semifinal game against No. 3 Yale next weekend.
Bunche | Penn women's basketball has an uphill battle to an Ivy League title
The Quakers' past week has left some doubt By Tyira Bunche 21 hours ago Senior center Emily Anderson could be a starter going forward after the recent injury to junior forward Tori Crawford. Credit: Isabella Cossu A win is a win. Still, the Quakers' victory against Brown doesn’t make me optimistic about how March will pan out for Penn women's basketball. The Red and Blue came into Saturday’s contest in a three-way tie for second place in the Ivy League.
Two big takeaways after Penn women's basketball's latest Ivy Weekend sweep
Padilla and Parker are the team's biggest assets By Tyira Bunche 17 hours ago Junior center Eleah Parker followed up her 24 point performance Friday night, with her second consecutive double-double on Saturday. Credit: Alexa Cotler Penn women’s basketball is on its hottest stretch of the season after extending its winning streak to seven with home wins over Dartmouth and Harvard this weekend.
Davis, Douglas, and Eleinen pick up first team All-Ivy honors for Penn squash
This is Douglas' third time making the first team By Tyira Bunche 15 hours ago Penn men's squash sophomore Aly Ebou Eleinen has made the first team All-Ivy two years in a row. Credit: Caroline Gibson The regular season for men’s and women’s squash may be over, but the competition isn’t over for Penn. Three first team All-Ivy players will compete in the Collegiate Squash Association (CSA) Championships.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Eleah Parker
The junior put up 41 points over two games this weekend By Tyira Bunche 02/09/20 11:14pm Credit: Son Nguyen This weekend, Penn women’s basketball gained ground in the Ivy League standings with back-to-back wins over Columbia and Cornell. The team was led by two dominant performances by junior center Eleah Parker, earning her DP Sports Player of the Week.
Penn women's basketball dominates Cornell, 63-41, for Ivy Weekend sweep
Senior Phoebe Sterba drained six threes for the Quakers By Tyira Bunche 02/08/20 10:52pm Senior guard Phoebe Sterba finished the night with 22 points, including 18 from beyond the arc. Credit: Son Nguyen It’s usually difficult to play with fatigue, but not for Penn women’s basketball. Friday night, it was junior center Eleah Parker who led Penn to an overtime win. Saturday night, it was senior guard Phoebe Sterba. Sterba helped lead the Quakers to a 63-41 win at the Palestra against Cornell.
Bunche | The Quakers turned to their bread and butter in gritty win against Dartmouth
Penn grabbed 26 defensive boards, limiting Dartmouth to seven second-chance points By Tyira Bunche 19 hours ago Eleah Parker recorded a double-double in Penn women's basketball's Saturday win over Dartmouth. Credit: Gary Lin Coming into their game against Dartmouth, things were not looking good for Penn women’s basketball. They came into the game on a four-game losing streak, including two against Ivy opponents Princeton and Harvard.
'He really represented Philadelphia': Penn basketball remembers Kobe Bryant's legacy
Local players Monroe and Goodman both grew up idolizing Bryant By Tyira Bunche 01/29/20 10:05pm On Sunday, the sports world was rocked by the devastating news of the death of NBA star and Philadelphia legend Kobe Bryant. A Philadelphia native, Bryant became a local legend during his time at Lower Merion High School. Although he spent time growing up in Italy, and spent his entire professional career in Los Angeles, Philadelphians will always cherish and be proud to call him one of their own.
Sophomore Sydney Kraez is Penn gymnastics' newest all-around powerhouse
Kraez took home the individual all-around title against Towson By Tyira Bunche 15 hours ago Credit: Will DiGrande Breaking onto the scene with a dominant season may be hard to follow up, but that is exactly what sophomore Sydney Kraez plans to do for Penn gymnastics. Like most gymnasts, Kraez started gymnastics at a very young age, but it was actually her younger sister who started before her.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Nia Akins
The Daily Pennsylvanian is a student-run nonprofit. Please support us by disabling your ad blocker on our site. Akins recorded a time of 54.90 seconds in the 400-meters By Tyira Bunche 01/19/20 10:02pm Senior Nia Akins is starting her senior winter track season on a high note, as she ran a career-best in the 400-meter race this past weekend.
Nicole Van Dyke resigns as Penn women's soccer coach after accepting Washington job
The Daily Pennsylvanian is a student-run nonprofit. Please support us by disabling your ad blocker on our site. Van Dyke led the Quakers for five seasons By Tyira Bunche 17 hours ago After five seasons with Penn women's soccer, coach Nicole Van Dyke is leaving the Red and Blue for Pac-12 member Washington. Credit: Son Nguyen Penn women's soccer coach Nicole Van Dyke resigned from her position on Saturday after five seasons as the head coach of the team.
Penn women's basketball rings in 2020 with a pair of wins in the Aloha State
The Quakers beat Hawaii and Chaminade over a span of three days By Tyira Bunche 10 hours ago Freshman guard Kayla Padilla continued her red-hot start to the season through New Years', putting up 40 combined points for Penn women's basketball against Hawaii and Chaminade. Credit: Son Nguyen In the Quakers' first trip to Hawaii since the 2015-16 season, they celebrated the new year with two wins in paradise.
Penn women's basketball falls to Duke, 66-50, for first loss of season
The Quakers fell behind by as many as 21 points before drawing within five By Tyira Bunche 34 minutes ago Credit: Son Nguyen After a historic start to the season, the Quakers are no longer undefeated. Penn women’s basketball entered Thanksgiving weekend undefeated as the team traveled to the famous Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. to face off against Duke. However, Penn couldn’t keep the good times rolling, as the Blue Devils handed Penn a 66-50 loss.
After waiting a year to take the court, Kennedy Suttle is an X-factor for the Quakers
The sophomore put up a double-double against Iona By Tyira Bunche 14 hours ago Kennedy Suttle has played a cruical role in the Quakers' early-season success. Credit: Izzy Crawford-Eng Injuries are tough for any athlete to overcome, but they are especially tough for athletes who are just beginning their collegiate careers. However, for Penn women’s basketball forward Kennedy Suttle, a freshman year injury has set her up for an impressive second season.
Penn women's basketball stifles Iona in 74-42 victory to remain undefeated
The win marks the first time the Quakers have won their first three games to start season By Tyira Bunche 19 hours ago Senior guard Phoebe Sterba totaled a game-high 17 points in Penn women's basketball's 74-42 win over Iona on Sunday at the Palestra. Credit: Son Nguyen The dominance continues for the Red and Blue. After a resounding win over NJIT on Wednesday, Penn women’s basketball kept its foot on the gas by rolling over Iona with a 74-42 win on Sunday at the Palestra.
From student to coach, Roger Reina has lived and breathed Penn wrestling for 40 years
Reina is entering his 22nd season at the helm By Tyira Bunche 14 hours ago After coaching at Penn from 1986-2005, Roger Reina returned to lead the program in 2017. Credit: Alec Druggan Forty years ago, freshman Roger Reina stepped foot on Penn’s campus as a starting member of the wrestling team. That was only the beginning of his lifelong commitment and dedication to the sport that has made him a legend in the wrestling community.
Penn women's basketball opens season against Siena on Homecoming Saturday
The game is a rematch of last year's opening win for the Quakers By Tyira Bunche 18 hours ago Junior center Eleah Parker and the rest of Penn women's basketball open the new season at home against Siena this Saturday. Credit: Nicole Fridling For the first time since March, meaningful college basketball will be played at the Palestra. The regular season Ivy League champs are back in action, and they’re ready to win even more games this year.
Penn sprint football dominates Alderson Broaddus in Wagner's final home game
Quarterback Eddie Jenkins led the way with seven total touchdowns By Tyira Bunche 15 hours ago Sophomore wide receiver Brendan McCaffrey hauled in five passes for 116 yards including a 68 yard touchdown bomb that put the Quakers up for two touchdowns early in the contest. Credit: Izzy Crawford-Eng It was coach Bill Wagner’s last game at Franklin Field, and Penn sprint football was sure to give him a proper send off in a dominating win.
Maddy Fagan's breakout sophomore season keys Penn field hockey's turnaround
The midfielder is tied for the team lead with five goals By Tyira Bunche Credit: Christian Walton It is common for athletes to take big steps forward in between their first and second seasons, and Penn field hockey sophomore forward Maddy Fagan is no exception. The Quakers are heating up after an 0-5 start to their season, winning five of their last eight games, including two against Ivy League opponents. Much of the team's resurgence is to due to the breakout season of Fagan.
Maddy Fagan's breakout sophomore season keys Penn field hockey's turnaround
The midfielder is tied for the team lead with five goals By Tyira Bunche 10/24/19 9:05pm Credit: Christian Walton It is common for athletes to take big steps forward in between their first and second seasons, and Penn field hockey sophomore forward Maddy Fagan is no exception. The Quakers are heating up after an 0-5 start to their season, winning five of their last eight games, including two against Ivy League opponents. Much of the team's resurgence is to due to the breakout season of Fagan.
For sprint football players, changing positions is just another part of the game
Klein and Trybus have found success after transitioning from quarterback to receiver By Tyira Bunche 12 hours ago Matteo Murgia came to Penn as a linebacker but quickly shifted to the other side of the ball to play tight end. Versatility is an important skill to have, and it is even more valuable on the football field. Penn sprint football is perhaps the team with the most versatility on campus, with multiple players succeeding at multiple positions.
Guest Column by Tyira Bunche | Legacy admissions hurts FGLI students
By Tyira Bunche 1 hour ago Credit: Kelly Chen Throughout high school I worked hard to take AP courses, participate in extracurriculars, and do well on my SAT/ACT exams. I spent several Saturdays taking practice exams and fine-tuning my college entrance essay because I was committed to getting into a great school. When I opened my acceptance letter from Penn, it was one of the best days of my life.
Penn field hockey records first two wins of season against Cornell and Temple
The Quakers had previously lost five straight games to start the year By Tyira Bunche Sophomore forward Maddy Fagan scored the game-winning goal in Penn field hockey's 2-1 victory against Temple on Sunday. Credit: Son Nguyen For the first time this season, Penn field hockey is in the win column. Coming into this weekend, the Quakers were dangerously close to being on the wrong side of history.
Penn field hockey records first two wins of season against Cornell and Temple
The Quakers had previously lost five straight games to start the year By Tyira Bunche 17 hours ago Sophomore forward Maddy Fagan scored the game-winning goal in Penn field hockey's 2-1 victory against Temple on Sunday. Credit: Son Nguyen For the first time this season, Penn field hockey is in the win column. Coming into this weekend, the Quakers were dangerously close to being on the wrong side of history.
Cryotherapy: the new, unique treatment adopted by Penn field hockey
The therapy involves immersing oneself in subfreezing temperatures By Tyira Bunche Penn field hockey's players have begun going to team cryotherapy sessions every Monday in Center City. Credit: Amanda Shen Cryotherapy is the newest fad amongst athletes, and the fad hasn’t skipped over Penn field hockey. This season, the team has been taking routine trips to do cryotherapy sessions at a special clinic in Center City.
Cryotherapy: the new, unique treatment adopted by Penn field hockey
The therapy involves immersing oneself in subfreezing temperatures By Tyira Bunche 12 hours ago Penn field hockey's players have begun going to team cryotherapy sessions every Monday in Center City. Credit: Amanda Shen Cryotherapy is the newest fad amongst athletes, and the fad hasn’t skipped over Penn field hockey. This season, the team has been taking routine trips to do cryotherapy sessions at a special clinic in Center City.
Penn field hockey remains winless on season after pair of tight losses
Sophomore forward Madison Jiranek scored three of Penn's four goals By Tyira Bunche Credit: Christian Walton Penn field hockey continues to struggle to put its offense and defense together, as the team remains winless on the season. The Quakers looked to bounce back this weekend after losing their first two games in shutouts to ranked opponents. They had a good chance to get in the win column with games against unranked competition in Monmouth and Villanova.
Penn field hockey remains winless on season after pair of tight losses
Sophomore forward Madison Jiranek scored three of Penn's four goals By Tyira Bunche 15 hours ago Credit: Christian Walton Penn field hockey continues to struggle to put its offense and defense together, as the team remains winless on the season. The Quakers looked to bounce back this weekend after losing their first two games in shutouts to ranked opponents. They had a good chance to get in the win column with games against unranked competition in Monmouth and Villanova.
Penn sprint football secures shutout in coach Bill Wagner's final alumni game
The contest kicked off Wagner's 50th season at the helm for Penn By Tyira Bunche 14 hours ago In Bill Wagner's final alumni game as head coach, sprint football dominated the alumni and took a 44-0 victory on Saturday. Credit: Izzy Crawford-Eng This year’s Penn sprint football alumni game had special meaning for both sidelines, as it marked the beginning of the last season for coach Bill Wagner. The Quakers took the field on a beautiful Saturday afternoon to play in the annual alumni game.
Michaela McMahon wins gold medal at Women's Lacrosse U19 World Championships
The United States team won its fifth gold medal at the event By Tyira Bunche 20 hours ago Sophomore attacker Michaela McMahon starred for Team USA at the Women's U19 World Championships this summer in Canada. Credit: Son Nguyen As classes start, many Penn students will begin sharing summer break stories about their internship or family vacation. But not many can say that they won a gold medal over their summer break.
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