Quakers Seek End to Streak Against Struggling Bulldogs

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — The University of Pennsylvania women’s basketball team (11-10) aims to snap a three-game home losing streak when they face the Yale Bulldogs (2-19) on February 14, 2025, at The Palestra. Game time is set for 6:00 PM ET.

The Quakers are coming off a 74-60 loss to Princeton, where Katie Collins led the team with 18 points and three steals. Mataya Gayle contributed 13 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Meanwhile, Yale also struggled recently, suffering a 57-40 defeat against Cornell, with Mackenzie Egger scoring a mere nine points in that matchup.

With a stark disparity in recent performance, Yale enters this contest on a four-game losing streak. The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 19.0 points per game this season, scoring only 53.2 points per game, which ranks them 349th in college basketball. Conversely, Pennsylvania averages 66.6 points per game, putting them in 150th place, and boasts a scoring differential of +4.0 points.

Statistical comparisons illustrate the struggles of both teams this season. Pennsylvania’s defense allows 62.6 points per game, ranking 134th in the nation, while Yale’s defense permits 72.2 points, ranking 326th. This matchup is crucial for both teams as they look to reset their trajectories before the season concludes.

“We need to focus on our strengths and capitalize on Yale’s weaknesses,” said Quakers coach Mike McLaughlin. “The girls are hungry for a win, and we’ll need their energy at home.”

Pennsylvania’s performance at home averages seven more points than their overall output, providing them an additional edge in this contest. The Quakers have made 6.7 three-pointers per game at a 30.0% success rate, compared to Yale’s 4.0 three-pointers per game at 22.6%.

Looking ahead, both teams will rely on their top scorers. For Pennsylvania, Stina Almqvist averages 17.0 points per game, ranking 84th in the nation. Mackenzie Egger leads Yale with 15.9 points per game, placing 129th nationally, but both teams hope to see contributions from their respective supporting casts.

As they prepare to tip off, expectations are high for this critical Ivy League showdown. Both teams will aim not just for victory but to build momentum as the conference schedule progresses.