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sports26 days ago•6 min saved

Power-fueled Penn stuns Yale to win Ivy Madness and punch NCAA ticket

No. 3 Penn upset No. 1 Yale 88-84 in overtime to capture the Ivy League Tournament title and earn an NCAA tournament berth for the first time since 2018. TJ Power exploded for 44 points and 14 rebounds, including back-to-back threes in the final seconds of regulation to force OT; Penn then pulled away in the extra period behind clutch plays from Power and Cam Thrower as Yale’s defense faltered. Penn coach Fran McCaffery, in his first season, guided the Quakers to the program’s dancing status while Yale, missing injured captain Ethan Roberts, saw its regular-season dominance halted at Ivy Madness.”,

via The Daily Pennsylvanian|

#ivy-league #march-madness #penn

sports26 days ago•3 min saved

Late non-foul seals Yale's fate as Penn clinches NCAA bid

Yale opted not to foul up three late in regulation, allowing TJ Power to hit a 3 with 1 second left to force overtime; Power then led Penn to an 88-84 overtime win, giving the Quakers their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2018 and capping Yale's season with a heartbreaking finish.

via New York Post|

#college-basketball #ivy-league #march-madness-2026

world9 months ago•5 min saved

Penn Implements Transgender Athlete Restrictions Amid Controversy

The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to limit transgender women's participation in its sports programs following a deal with the Trump administration, which was prompted by a civil rights investigation into Lia Thomas's participation on the women's swim team. The university will adopt biology-based definitions of 'male' and 'female' to comply with the administration's interpretation of Title IX, reflecting a broader political and legal debate over transgender athletes in sports.

via The New York Times|

#federal-government #lia-thomas #penn

world9 months ago•2 min saved

UPenn to ban trans athletes and revoke Lia Thomas's records in new agreement

The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender women from its women's sports teams following a federal civil rights case related to Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer. The school will restore records and titles to affected female athletes, issue apologies, and adopt biology-based definitions of gender, in a move seen as aligning with broader efforts to restrict transgender participation in women's sports.

via ESPN|

#lia-thomas #penn #sports-policy

politics9 months ago•18 min saved

House Republicans Subpoena Harvard and Brown in Tuition and Price-Fixing Investigations

The House Judiciary Committee has issued subpoenas to the University of Pennsylvania and Brown University as part of an investigation into alleged tuition price-fixing among Ivy League schools, amid broader political scrutiny of elite institutions and ongoing legislative efforts on various policy issues.

via Politico|

#brown #house-judiciary-committee #penn

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Virginia Cavaliers Gear Up for High-Stakes Charlottesville Regional

Virginia, a high-scoring team, is set to host the Charlottesville Regional despite losing key players and struggling with consistent starting pitching. They will face challenges from Mississippi State, St. John's, and Penn.

via D1 Baseball College Baseball News & Scores|

#college-world-series #mississippi-state #penn

financial-markets2 years ago•0 min saved

"Jefferies' Buy Ratings Spark Interest in Solar Energy Stocks, First Solar a Top Pick"

Analysts have made significant calls on several companies including Nvidia, Nike, Penn, Wynn, Costco, Moody's, Palo Alto, and BlackRock.

via CNBC|

#analyst-calls #financial-markets #nike

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Calipari's Amazing Comment Spurs Kentucky's Dominant Rebounding Performance in Win over Penn"

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari praised player Aaron Bradshaw's performance after he scored 17 points with 11 rebounds and 3 blocks in a win over Penn. Despite a suggestion to sub him out for rest, Calipari insisted on keeping Bradshaw in the game, highlighting his contribution and potential as a rim protector. Bradshaw's performance against Penn is seen as a positive sign for the Wildcats, who will face a strong test against Armando Bacot and the North Carolina Tar Heels next weekend.

via Saturday Down South|

#aaron-bradshaw #john-calipari #kentucky-basketball

education2 years ago

University Presidents Resign Amidst Controversy and Antisemitism Testimony

Penn President Liz Magill has resigned following intense controversy, and the chair of the school's board of trustees has also stepped down.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|

#board-of-trustees #controversy #education

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

Kentucky Dominates Penn in Basketball Showdown

Kentucky looks to bounce back from a surprising loss as they face off against the University of Pennsylvania in a neutral-site matchup in Philadelphia. Kentucky's offense remains strong, ranking fifth in scoring and eighth in effective field-goal percentage nationally. Penn, on the other hand, has been shooting well from beyond the arc, making 21 three-pointers in their last game. This historical matchup between two storied programs will be the sixth meeting between the teams, with Kentucky winning all previous battles.

via KSR|

#college-basketball #kentucky #odds

education2 years ago•1 min saved

Examining Antisemitism on US College Campuses: Dodging Questions and Double Standards

The presidents of Harvard, Penn, and MIT are facing criticism after their testimony at a congressional hearing investigating antisemitism on college campuses.

via CNN|

#antisemitism #education #harvard

stock-market2 years ago•0 min saved

"Market Movers: Upstart, Penn, Marqeta, Lyft, Doximity, Rivian, Akamai, and More"

Several stocks are making significant moves in the stock market, including Upstart, Penn, Marqeta, Lyft, and Doximity.

via Barron's|

#doximity #lyft #marqeta

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Indiana high school softball: Penn claims state championship in thrilling victory over Roncalli.

Roncalli suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Penn in the Class 4A softball state championship game, despite a game-tying home run by senior Keagan Rothrock in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Royals left eight runners on base and made a fifth-inning error and ninth-inning wild pitch that led to Penn's victory. Roncalli coach David Lauck said his team was the better team, but Penn's defense and pitching held strong. The loss ends Roncalli's three-year state championship streak, but the team's eight-girl senior class compiled a record of 95-6-1 over their three seasons.

via IndyStar|

#keagan-rothrock #penn #roncalli

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Penn baseball upsets No. 13 Auburn in NCAA Tournament regional opener.

Fourth-seeded Penn defeated top-seeded Auburn 6-3 in the NCAA regional opener, ending the Tigers' streak of consecutive NCAA regional victories at nine. Penn scored three runs in the 11th inning to secure the win. Auburn was held to four singles and struck out 14 times. Auburn will play second-seeded Southern Miss in an elimination game, while Penn will play Samford in the winners bracket.

via Auburn Tigers Official Athletic Site|

#auburn #baseball #ncaa

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Auburn's NCAA tournament struggles continue.

The Auburn Tigers lost their NCAA tournament opener game against Penn, 6-3, after a three-run 11th inning by the Quakers. Auburn will now face Southern Miss in an elimination game. Tommy Vail is likely to start for Auburn in the game.

via AL.com|

#auburn-tigers #baseball #elimination-game