Penn holds on against Cornell in high-scoring affair
All five Quaker starters finished in double figures.
Reese MvMullen (left) and Lucas Monroe of Penn celebrate after their victory over Cornell at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
by Nicky Belgrad
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Despite multiple miscues, Penn held off Cornell, 92-86, to extend its winning streak to four games.
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Penn (13-11, 5-4 Ivy) shot 51.7% from the field, including 47.8% from three, and scored the second-most points of the season.
Junior guard Jordan Dingle impressed yet again with 27 points and seven rebounds on 9-of-17 shooting, while senior Greg Dolan led Cornell (15-7, 5-4) with 29 points, five rebounds, and four assists on 12-of-18 shooting.
Lucas Monroe’s presence was felt all over the floor, as the senior forward totaled 12 points, 13 rebounds (six offensive), and five assists.
Penn jumped out to an early lead but held just a 42-40 halftime advantage because of poor rebounding and missed opportunities at the free-throw line — the Quakers hit just 6 of 14 first-half free-throw attempts and shot 59.4% from the line for the game.
An early 9-2 Quaker run spearheaded by Dingle pulled Penn in front, 19-12, but Dolan sparked a 12-0 Cornell run as part of his 18-point first half.
During ”This Game is No Secret" campaign, teams across the country will again honor the legacy of Coach John McLendon by wearing t-shirts with those five words – "This Game is No Secret." Established in 2020, ERACISM is a social inclusion movement committed to bringing forth change through education, awareness, and action with current and former college basketball coaches leading the way. The event is an opportunity for players, coaches, and fans to learn more about the iconic Secret Game, in which Coach McLendon's North Carolina College defeated Duke in 1944 in a game that had to be played in secret due to Jim Crow laws. Penn players stand for the national anthem before their game against Cornell at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Jordan DIngle (right) of Penn shoots over a group of Cornell defenders during the 2nd half of their game at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Nick Spinoso (left) of Penn and Max Watson of Cornell fight for the ball during the 2nd half of their game at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023. Watson was called for a foul.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Jordan Dingle (right) of Penn shoots over Marcus Filien of Cornell during the 2nd half of their game at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Cooper Noard (left), Greg Dolan (center) of Cornell battle for a loose ball against Max Martz (right) of Penn during the first half of their game at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Max Martz of Penn goes up for a shot against Guy Ragland of Cornell during the 2nd half of their game at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Jordan Dingle of Penn dunks against Cornell during the first half of their game at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Jordan Dingle of Penn dunks against Cornell during the first half of their game at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Max Martz (right) of Penn goes up for a reverse layup against Cornell during the 2nd half of their game at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Max Martz of Penn drives the baseline against Cornell during the 2nd half of their game at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Jordan Dingle (left) of Penn flies through the air after getting fouled by Chris Manon of Cornell during the 2nd half of their game at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Lucas Monroe (rop) of Penn and Marcus Filien of Cornell get tangeled up as they go after the ball during the first half of their game at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Greg Dolan of Cornell goes up for a layup against MaxLorca-Lloyd of Penn during the first half of their game at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023. Dolan was the leading scorer for Cornell.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Clark Slajchert of Penn scores against Cooper Noard of Cornell during the 2nd half of their game at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Jordan Dingle (right) of Penn gets fouled by Chris Manon of Cornell as he goes up for a shot during the 2nd half of their game at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Lucas Monroe of Penn raises his arms after their victory over Cornell at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Lucas Monroe of Penn raises his arms after their victory over Cornell at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Reese MvMullen (left) and Lucas Monroe of Penn celebrate after their victory over Cornell at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
A group of youths greet the victorius Penn players, such as George Smith, after their win over Cornell at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Lucas Monroe of Penn covered with some of the streamers thrown by students after their victory over Cornell at The Palestra on Feb. 4, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Sharpshooting down the stretch
Cornell’s full-court trap continued to cause issues for the Quakers in the second half. Penn committed 14 turnovers, leading to 19 points off turnovers for the Big Red.
Dingle then drained a three to extend the lead to 74-66 with 8 minutes, 9 seconds remaining as Penn was able to weave together quick passes up the floor to generate open looks and hit 5 of 10 threes in the second half.
All starters finished in double digits on 21 team assists. Clark Slajchert (13 points), Max Martz (13 points, eight rebounds), and Nick Spinoso (10 points, six assists) rounded out the Quakers.
