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Will St. Joe's and Drexel land at-large bids in the NCAA tournament?

Jonathan Tannenwald and Vaughn Johnson

With his 22 points on Wednesday night, Erik Reynolds II is inching closer to the Hawks' scoring record.

St. Joseph's Hawks

Label or not, St. Joe’s win over La Salle had all the hallmarks of a Big 5 game. Just ask Billy Lange and Fran Dunphy.

Mia Messina

Villanova's Jhamir Brickus dives for a loose ball Wednesday against No. 9 St. John's.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova’s win over No. 9 St. John’s showed the allure of what could have been. Is it too little, too late?

Tyler Perkins, center, of Villanova is hugged by Jordan Longino after Perkins shot gave them a 73-71 victory over St. John's at Finneran Pavilion on Feb. 12, 2025

Villanova Wildcats

Tyler Perkins’ game-winning three leads Villanova to 73-71 upset of No. 9 St. John’s

Brooke Ackerman

Laura Ziegler is St. Joseph's women's basketball's record holder for points in a game with 43. Her family was on hand for her feat, too.

St. Joseph's Hawks

Laura Ziegler just made history at St. Joseph’s. Her family was in town from Denmark to watch it happen.

Mia Messina

Temple coach Diane Richardson said the Owls early foul trouble and lack of rebounding contributed to their loss to South Florida.

Early foul trouble plagues Temple in loss to South Florida

Johnny Zawislak

Kat Helling, 37, of Bellavista, Pa., who competes on the U.S. women's ball hockey team, helps out Fiona Ramos, 7, of West Chester, Pa., on Feb. 8.

United Women’s Ball Hockey Foundation and Temple team up to offer free clinic

Sam O'Neal

Villanova welcomed 12 new players to its core roster during the second period of national signing day on Wednesday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Temple and Villanova ink a few more recruits on college football’s second national signing day

Owen Hewitt

Temple’s Jaleesa Molina (left) and Tristen Taylor stop the shot of Memphis’ Latazia Williamson on Wednesday at the Liacouras Center.

Temple women rebound from a pair of tough losses to pull off a gritty home win against Memphis

Johnny Zawislak

Temple coach Diane Richardson said the Owls early foul trouble and lack of rebounding contributed to their loss to South Florida.

Early foul trouble plagues Temple in loss to South Florida

Johnny Zawislak

Kat Helling, 37, of Bellavista, Pa., who competes on the U.S. women's ball hockey team, helps out Fiona Ramos, 7, of West Chester, Pa., on Feb. 8.

United Women’s Ball Hockey Foundation and Temple team up to offer free clinic

Sam O'Neal

Villanova welcomed 12 new players to its core roster during the second period of national signing day on Wednesday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Temple and Villanova ink a few more recruits on college football’s second national signing day

Owen Hewitt

Temple’s Jaleesa Molina (left) and Tristen Taylor stop the shot of Memphis’ Latazia Williamson on Wednesday at the Liacouras Center.

Temple women rebound from a pair of tough losses to pull off a gritty home win against Memphis

Johnny Zawislak

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley carries quarterback Tommy Stevens during the 2017 Penn State Lift for Life in State College. Stevens was Barkley's teammate for three seasons.

Former teammates and Penn State students share Saquon Barkley stories: ‘A special way of bringing others with him’

From one of his best friends to a waitress in State College, Barkley made an impact on and off the field at Penn State.

Villanova welcomed 12 new players to its core roster during the second period of national signing day on Wednesday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Temple and Villanova ink a few more recruits on college football’s second national signing day

Owen Hewitt

Jim Knowles spent three seasons as Ohio State's defensive coordinator before agreeing to be Penn State's new defensive coordinator on Jan. 26

Penn State Nittany Lions

Philly’s Jim Knowles brings his defensive success to Penn State, saying the Lions are ‘so close to winning it all’

Jahan Dotson says with the Eagles chasing a common goal of the Super Bowl, "you feel like you’re doing it with your brothers, not just your teammates."

Jahan Dotson Q&A: Penn State picks, love for video games and ‘the most fun year of football in my life’

Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles captured the national championship with Ohio State last week.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Reports: Penn State to hire Philly’s Jim Knowles to run its defense after three seasons at Ohio State

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova’s win over No. 9 St. John’s showed the allure of what could have been. Is it too little, too late?

Villanova showed again Wednesday that it can beat the conference's best in a win over St. John's.

Villanova's Jhamir Brickus dives for a loose ball Wednesday against No. 9 St. John's.

Villanova's Jhamir Brickus dives for a loose ball Wednesday against No. 9 St. John's.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova’s win over No. 9 St. John’s showed the allure of what could have been. Is it too little, too late?

Villanova showed again Wednesday that it can beat the conference's best in a win over St. John's.

Villanova Wildcats

Tyler Perkins’ game-winning three leads Villanova to 73-71 upset of No. 9 St. John’s

Brooke Ackerman

Tyler Perkins, center, of Villanova is hugged by Jordan Longino after Perkins shot gave them a 73-71 victory over St. John's at Finneran Pavilion on Feb. 12, 2025

Villanova upsets St. John's 73-71

Wooga Poplar, left, of Villanova goes up for a basket against RJ Luis, Jr. of St. John's during the 2nd half of their Big East Conference game at Finneran Pavilion on Feb. 12, 2025

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova finally shows its best self in pulling away from Xavier for an 80-68 win

Jonathan Tannenwald

Villanova's Eric Dixon goes up for a shot against Xavier's Dailyn Swain during the second half Sunday.

Villanova defeats Xavier 80-68

Tyler Perkins of Villanova celebates as Villanova starts to pull away from Xavier during the 2nd half on Feb. 9, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center.

Penn coach Steve Donahue has watched the Quakers' men's basketball team lose 12 straight games to Princeton, and his record against the Tigers is 2-17.

Steve Donahue bears the burden of Penn’s longest losing streak against Princeton

The Tigers have won 12 straight matchups in what used to be the Ivy League's signature basketball rivalry. That it isn't anymore is another sign of how far Penn has fallen in recent years.

Jonathan Tannenwald

Penn's AJ Levine reacts to a foul called with 0.6 seconds left in the game sent Princeton's Jackson Hicke to the free throw line with the score tied at 59.

Penn men lose a heartbreaker to Princeton, 61-59, for 12th straight loss in Ivy League rivalry

Conor Smith

AJ Levine of Penn reacts after a foul call with .6 seconds left in the game sent Princeton' s Jackson Hicke to the free throwline with the score tied at 59 at The Palestra on Feb. 7, 2025. Hicke hit the free throws to win the game.

Photos of Penn's 61-59 loss to Princeton

Penn's Sam Brown guarding his former teammate, Villanova's Tyler Perkins, in November.

Penn must turn things around to keep Ivy League tournament hopes alive

Conor Smith

Penn assistant coach Nat Graham (left) with head coach Steve Donahue

Penn’s Nat Graham has learned lessons that extend far beyond the basketball court

Conor Smith

La Salle is a year away from the return of its baseball program at DeVincent Field, but the fear of missing out on the 2025 season for some is real as planning and preparations continue.

La Salle Explorers

For players and alumni awaiting the return of La Salle baseball, the anticipation is the hardest part

Owen Hewitt

La Salle's Daeshon Shepherd finished with a double-double performance to help in a La Salle win at home against Rhode Island on Saturday.

La Salle Explorers

Clutch free throws down the stretch make the difference in a La Salle win over Rhode Island

Owen Hewitt

La Salle's Deuce Jones (center) shown on Dec. 14 against North Carolina, scored 23 points in a win over Davidson on Wednesday.

La Salle Explorers

La Salle men storm back to defeat A-10 foe Davidson, 79-76, behind Deuce Jones’ 23 points

Owen Hewitt

La Salle guard Jahlil White scored 15 points against Loyola Chicago on Wednesday night.

La Salle Explorers

La Salle men drop their conference matchup against Loyola Chicago, 79-68

Owen Hewitt

La Salle is a year away from the return of its baseball program at DeVincent Field, but the fear of missing out on the 2025 season for some is real as planning and preparations continue.

La Salle Explorers

For players and alumni awaiting the return of La Salle baseball, the anticipation is the hardest part

Owen Hewitt

La Salle's Daeshon Shepherd finished with a double-double performance to help in a La Salle win at home against Rhode Island on Saturday.

La Salle Explorers

Clutch free throws down the stretch make the difference in a La Salle win over Rhode Island

Owen Hewitt

La Salle's Deuce Jones (center) shown on Dec. 14 against North Carolina, scored 23 points in a win over Davidson on Wednesday.

La Salle Explorers

La Salle men storm back to defeat A-10 foe Davidson, 79-76, behind Deuce Jones’ 23 points

Owen Hewitt

La Salle guard Jahlil White scored 15 points against Loyola Chicago on Wednesday night.

La Salle Explorers

La Salle men drop their conference matchup against Loyola Chicago, 79-68

Owen Hewitt

Drexel goalkeeper Jenika Cuocco, left, and head coach Katie O'Donnell of Drexel participated in Team USA's training camp in January.

This Drexel lacrosse pair earned an ‘unbelievable’ invitation to training camp for Team USA

Paulie Loscalzo

Drexel coach Zach Spiker is looking for some consistency in the final stat sheet for the Dragons, who fell to UNC Wilmington in double-overtime on Saturday.

Drexel falls to UNC Wilmington in double OT as inconsistency continues to serve as ‘hard lessons’

Paulie Loscalzo

Coach Zach Spiker said Shane Blakeney was the game's MVP for his defensive play.

Drexel hands Delaware a loss, behind Shane Blakeney’s defensive performance

Paulie Loscalzo

Kobe MaGee of Drexel celebrates after a 3-pointer against Delaware during the 2nd half on Jan. 25, 2025 in a CAA rivalry game.

Drexel defeats Delaware in a CAA rivalry game

Drexel goalkeeper Jenika Cuocco, left, and head coach Katie O'Donnell of Drexel participated in Team USA's training camp in January.

This Drexel lacrosse pair earned an ‘unbelievable’ invitation to training camp for Team USA

Paulie Loscalzo

Drexel coach Zach Spiker is looking for some consistency in the final stat sheet for the Dragons, who fell to UNC Wilmington in double-overtime on Saturday.

Drexel falls to UNC Wilmington in double OT as inconsistency continues to serve as ‘hard lessons’

Paulie Loscalzo

Coach Zach Spiker said Shane Blakeney was the game's MVP for his defensive play.

Drexel hands Delaware a loss, behind Shane Blakeney’s defensive performance

Paulie Loscalzo

Kobe MaGee of Drexel celebrates after a 3-pointer against Delaware during the 2nd half on Jan. 25, 2025 in a CAA rivalry game.

Drexel defeats Delaware in a CAA rivalry game

With his 22 points on Wednesday night, Erik Reynolds II is inching closer to the Hawks' scoring record.

St. Joseph's Hawks

Label or not, St. Joe’s win over La Salle had all the hallmarks of a Big 5 game. Just ask Billy Lange and Fran Dunphy.

Mia Messina

Laura Ziegler is St. Joseph's women's basketball's record holder for points in a game with 43. Her family was on hand for her feat, too.

St. Joseph's Hawks

Laura Ziegler just made history at St. Joseph’s. Her family was in town from Denmark to watch it happen.

Mia Messina

The St. Joseph's field hockey team features many international students, but some have developed an affinity for the Eagles.

St. Joseph's Hawks

These international student-athletes came to Philly for an education. Now their Eagles fandom is ‘a way of life.’

Mia Messina

St. Joseph's continues to remain a formidable group as Laura Ziegler (left) has led the charge in the absence of Talya Brugler.

St. Joseph's Hawks

St. Joseph’s ability to roll with the punches has amounted to a seven-game winning streak

Mia Messina

With his 22 points on Wednesday night, Erik Reynolds II is inching closer to the Hawks' scoring record.

St. Joseph's Hawks

Label or not, St. Joe’s win over La Salle had all the hallmarks of a Big 5 game. Just ask Billy Lange and Fran Dunphy.

Mia Messina

Laura Ziegler is St. Joseph's women's basketball's record holder for points in a game with 43. Her family was on hand for her feat, too.

St. Joseph's Hawks

Laura Ziegler just made history at St. Joseph’s. Her family was in town from Denmark to watch it happen.

Mia Messina

The St. Joseph's field hockey team features many international students, but some have developed an affinity for the Eagles.

St. Joseph's Hawks

These international student-athletes came to Philly for an education. Now their Eagles fandom is ‘a way of life.’

Mia Messina

St. Joseph's continues to remain a formidable group as Laura Ziegler (left) has led the charge in the absence of Talya Brugler.

St. Joseph's Hawks

St. Joseph’s ability to roll with the punches has amounted to a seven-game winning streak

Mia Messina

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