PHILADELPHIA – After opening its season with a dominant win over Siena at The Palestra, the University of Pennsylvania women's basketball team hits the road for the first time on Wednesday to take on NJIT. Tip is set for 7 p.m.

In the Series vs. NJIT: Seventh Meeting
The Quakers lead the all-time series with the Highlanders 4-2 and ride a four-game win streak against NJIT into Wednesday's matchup. Penn's four wins over the past five seasons have been lopsided affairs, averaging a 37-point margin of victory, including last year's 85-42 win at The Palestra.

Catching the Game: ESPN+
Wednesday's game can be watched live on ESPN+. In-game Twitter updates and video can be found at @PennWBB. A complete recap, box score and highlights can be found on PennAthletics.com shortly after the conclusion of the game.

Last Time Out: W, 92-44 vs. Siena (Nov. 9, 2019)
  - On an afternoon that began with the unveiling of another Ivy League championship banner for Penn's fourth title in the last six years, the Quakers overwhelmed Siena 92-44 at The Palestra.
  - Eleah Parker led the way with 21 points in just 19 minutes of action on 10-for-15 shooting and her second career made 3-pointer. Mia Lakstigala poured in a career-high 18 points in just 12 minutes with three 3-pointers and seven free throws. Freshman Kayla Padilla scored 14 in her debut and Michae Jones joined the trio in double figures with 10.
  - Penn excelled at the charity stripe, knocking down 20 of its 24 attempts; in contrast, Siena took just eight free throws.
  - The Red and Blue erupted for 30 first-quarter points, the third-most in a single period in program history. Penn blitzed Siena for 57 points by the half, the most under Mike McLaughlin.

Padilla's Debut
In just 20 minutes, Kayla Padilla poured in 14 points in Penn's 92-44 win over Siena, the most points by a freshman in her debut since Keiera Ray scored 14 against St. Francis (N.Y.) in 2012. She also dished out a pair of assists without turning the ball over.

Kennedy Comes Back
After suffering a season-ending injury last year, sophomore Kennedy Suttle returned to action against Siena, boasting career highs in points (six) and rebounds (eight) in just 16 minutes during her first career start.

Scouting the Highlanders
NJIT enters Wednesday 0-3 after suffering losses by 20 points or more to Colgate in its season opener, to Air Force and to Colorado. Ellyn Stoll has finished all three games in double figures and leads the team with 12.3 ppg. Kenna Squier joins Stoll in double figures, averaging 10 per game and Danielle Tunstall hits the glass well for the Highlanders, averaging over 11 boards per game to go with 9.6 points.

Against the ASUN Conference
After a pair of victories against ASUN teams last season, Penn is now 6-3 all-time against current members of the conference. Other than NJIT, the Quakers have only squared up against Stetson; the Red and Blue will host the Hatters at The Palestra on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Up Next
Penn returns to The Palestra on Sunday, Nov. 17 to host Iona. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m.