PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania's men's squash team (7-2, 1-1) returns to Ivy League play following a loss at #2 Trinity with a battle in the Penn Squash Center against #4 Princeton on Wednesday, January 29 at 5 p.m.
 
Previewing Penn
Despite falling to #2 Trinity, there is still much to be excited about with the Quaker men. After years of dominance by the Bantams, the Quakers have narrowed the gap dramatically, falling 3-6 to Trinity in back-to-back seasons and now will look to defend its #3 ranking against its closest competitor.

During the loss, Saksham Choudhary extended his unbeaten start to his collegiate career to 9-0 with a thrilling five-game victory. Also turning in a thriller was Yash Bhargava, who put the pressure on Trinity with a five-game win as well. Both players will need to continue the strong run of play to succeed against the Tigers.

The Quakers will lean heavily on the senior class, who has dealt with several talented Tigers teams and performed under pressure. Last season, current seniors David Yacobucci and Wil Hagen turned in wins against Princeton, providing key insurance in what became a narrow 5-4 victory. Hagen also turned in a victory against Princeton at the Potter Cup in 2017-18 and will look to continue his run of success against the Ivy League rival.
 
#3 Penn vs. #4 Princeton – Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.
Series Information
Records: Penn trails 83-15 | Last Meeting: January 30, 2019 (Penn, 5-4)
 
Previewing the Tigers
The Tigers should provide the Quakers with one of the tightest matches of the season. At 6-1, they have moved through several talented teams in a similar manner as the Quakers. The Tigers beat Drexel 7-2, while the Quakers beat them 6-3. The Tigers beat Dartmouth 6-3, while the Quakers won 9-0. Finally, the Tigers beat George Washington 7-2, while the Quakers beat them 9-0. Sophomores Youssef Ibrahim and Cole Becker leads the way for a young team with just three seniors on the roster.