Author Profile
Articles by Joe Sanfilippo
UMD-Duke rivalry reaches Penn
In College Park, Md., the Terrapins shut down a Quakers squad coached by Duke alum Mike Murphy and pulled away with a 10-7 win.
Putting out the Dragons’ fire
The No. 3 Quakers have not lost a season opener since 2004 and have also made a habit of downing Drexel in recent years — kicking off each of the past three seasons with wins over the Dragons.
Out of the doghouse
Penn's 81-69 win over Yale was the team’s highest point total since its Jan. 6 victory at Maryland-Baltimore County. The Quakers ended a three-game losing streak and improved to 4-5 in the Ivies.
Chris Crockett hanging up his cleats
Although Columbia sophomore guard Chris Crockett now plays behind upperclassmen, in high school he was the key player on two teams.
New life in New England
After a stunning win over Brown last weekend, Penn finally has another opportunity to establish something it has been missing all season: a winning streak.
Sanfilippo | Two roads diverge for Quakers
Today marks a new season. Penn begins Ivy League play this Friday with an 0-0 record.
Opponent spotlight | From Nigeria to the U.S. Navy
O.J. Avworo lived in Warri, Nigeria until age six, when his parents decided that Nigeria, with its conflict and political instability, did not offer the best opportunity for their children to get an education.
Battle missing bite
After dropping a double-overtime heartbreaker to Delaware Saturday, the Quakers (0-3) will set out for redemption tonight against Drexel (0-3).
Looking for Palestra panacea
The Quakers finally return home. And just in the nick of time.
Can’t be touched (down)
The Quakers defense hasn’t allowed a touchdown on offense since Oct. 17.