The Top 10 Games of 2016
Counting down the most memorable, dramatic and historic games in the last year of Penn sports.
Freshman Phenom
AJ Brodeur has burst onto the scene for Penn basketball — and is loving every minute of it.
The Perfect Team
Thirty years after its historic undefeated season, the 1986 Penn football team was honored at Franklin Field.
The Optimistic Realist
“Realist optimist” Brandon Copeland W’13’s NFL run.
The Return of Al Bagnoli
Former Penn football coach Al Bagnoli returned to Franklin Field for the first time as a visitor — and was promptly handed a bad loss.
Uncovered Memorabilia
One alum saved and mounted several pieces of torn-down goalpost from Penn football's 1959 championship season, and is gifting his unique memento to the University 57 years later.
Workhorse at the White House
Jon Decker C’88 G’91 has covered three US presidents (and counting).
The Christian Association at 125
At the turn of the last century, the CA pioneered the idea of service at Penn with settlement houses and summer camps, and has since been at the forefront of anti-war protests and movements for civil, women’s, and LGBT rights. In the 21st, it’s still providing a “safe space” for students and making a difference on campus and beyond.
His Olympic Torch Still Burns
For Brandon Slay W’98, it’s “an honor” to be back in the Olympics — for a third time.
The Next Step
After finishing their record-breaking track & field careers at the NCAA Championships, 2016 graduates Sam Mattis and Thomas Awad are looking ahead to the Olympic trials -- and beyond.
‘A Magic Moment’
In a thrilling conclusion to his final Penn Relays, senior Thomas Awad led Penn to its first relay championship in 42 years.
Launching Mat
Wrestling alumni-led Beat the Streets helped freshman Jon Guevara.
Hall Call
Members of Penn's 1970-71 men's basketball team honored with Big 5 Hall of Fame induction, reminisces about historic season.
Mattis Madness
On a historic day for Penn sports, Wharton senior Sam Mattis took a big step toward the Olympics with a record-setting discus throw.
Happy Reunion
Spurred on by a feature in this magazine, the central players of Penn's storied 1965-66 basketball team reunited for the first time in 50 years.
Shining Moment
After winning its second Ivy League women's basketball championship in three years at Princeton, Penn returned home for a special net-cutting celebration at the Palestra.
Rookie Revolution
Thrown right into the fire, Penn's talented freshmen are showing that better days may lie ahead for the men's basketball program: "I think the future is going to be very good to us."
March Madness Missed
What’s more frustrating than playing Ivy League men’s basketball in the same era as Bill Bradley? Winning the University’s first official Ivy championship the year after he graduated, and then being kept out of postseason play because of a fight between the League and the NCAA. Fifty years later, Penn’s 1965-66 squad still wonders what might have been.
‘A Big Special Family’
Penn basketball legends from six decades unite at the Palestra to celebrate Big 5 anniversary.
The Top Ten Games of 2015
Counting down the most memorable, dramatic and historic games in the last year of Penn sports.
Memoriam for Alex Moll
“Everything he did was trying to help other people.”
Streaking to a Surprise Championship
Football shares Ivy League crown; cross country competes nationally.
Mr. Milestone
Penn women's basketball coach Mike McLaughlin joins exclusive club with 500th career victory.
Christmas Spirit
Former Penn track runner Brian Lang C'08 sets Guinness World Record for fastest marathon ... in a Santa Claus suit.