It’s that exciting time of year again.
Penn Women’s Basketball has announced its schedule for the 2025-26 season, allowing fans to look forward to the upcoming games. The Quakers will begin their season at home against King’s College on Nov. 7, and fans can catch the game on ESPN+.
In the previous season, Penn secured a spot in the Ivy League Tournament despite starting with a 2-6 record in the conference. An essential contributor to this achievement was sophomore center Katie Collins, honored as the Ivy League Rookie of the Year. Collins averaged 10 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. The Quakers ended the season with a 15-13 overall record and 6-8 in the Ivy League, ultimately losing to Columbia in the Ivy Madness semifinals.
Big 5 Play
Penn will begin its Big 5 competition on Nov. 12 at Drexel, marking the 29th edition of the “Battle of 33rd Street.” After reaching the NCAA Tournament in 2024, Drexel ended last season with a record of 17-13 before falling in the semifinals of the Coastal Athletic Association tournament. This matchup is not only for a pod victory but also holds significance for the rivalry, which stands at a 14-14 tie historically.
Penn will face Saint Joseph’s at home on Nov. 24 for its second Big 5 game. Last year, the Hawks achieved a 24-10 record and finished second in the Atlantic 10 tournament, though they will be a new team this season, having lost six seniors and two transfers.
Holiday Games
The Quakers will not be taking holidays off this season. They will head to Texas for a two-game road trip over Thanksgiving. On Nov. 28, Penn will face Division III St. Thomas in Houston, which will be the inaugural matchup between the two programs. Freshman guard Ruke Ogbevire, a native of Houston, will have a homecoming. Subsequently, on Nov. 30, they will challenge Texas, which had a stellar season finish at 35-4 last year, making it to the Final Four.
Ivy Schedule
Penn’s Ivy League play begins at home against Princeton on Jan. 3, 2026. Last season marked a historic moment in Ivy history with three teams qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. Harvard won the Ivy title for an automatic bid, while Columbia and Princeton received at-large selections. Unfortunately, Penn was the only Ivy Madness participant not to secure an at-large bid, reflecting their tough matchups against the league’s best teams over the past two seasons.
In order to excel, the Quakers will have six opportunities to face off against the conference’s leading teams next season.
