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A Penn Student’s Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Big 5 Classic Championship
Quakers, this is not a drill. The 2025 Toyota Big 5 Classic championship is 48 hours away and Penn is playing Villanova for the city. Here’s everything you need right now.
Latest News: TL;DR Before Finals Eat You Alive
- 📅 Saturday, Dec 6 @ Xfinity Mobile Arena
- 🏀 Penn vs. Villanova — 7:30 p.m. (live on NBC Sports Philly)
- 🎟 One ticket = all three games starting at 2 p.m.
- 🚌 Free student buses from the Palestra
Latest News: How Penn Just Earned the Title Shot
First-year head coach Fran McCaffery has the Quakers on fire:
- Upset Saint Joe’s 83-74 (TJ Power: 23 & 15)
- Destroyed Drexel 84-68 (Ethan Roberts dropped 30)
We’re rocking throwback “Pennsylvania” jerseys and pure chaos energy. Villanova’s good… but we’re hungrier.
Latest News: Game Day Survival Guide (Updated Today)
Tickets — Move Fast
Penn students: check your inbox/Penn Athletics for free or dirt-cheap tickets. Resale is already spiking.
Transport — Zero Excuses
- Free fan buses leave Palestra 12:30 p.m. → sign up NOW
- SEPTA Broad Street Line → NRG Station ($2.50)
Chant Sheet (Memorize This)
- “Quak-ers! Quak-ers!”
- “E-Rob!” every time Ethan cooks
- Philly classic “Air-ball!” when Nova misses
Latest News: Quick Scouting Report (Hot Off the Press)
| Category | Penn Edge | Villanova Threat | Deciding Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | Transition + 2nd chances | Guard play & 3s | Force turnovers |
| Defense | Spinoso at the rim | Perimeter length | Close out on shooters |
| X-Factor | Depth & hunger | Experience | Who owns Philly? |
Latest News: Official Prediction (Just Dropped)
Penn 78 – Villanova 72
The trophy is coming home to 33rd & Walnut. Lock it in.
See you in South Philly, Quakers. Make it loud. Make it legendary.
Alex Rivera is a sophomore in SEAS and your unofficial Big 5 hype man. Follow @PennMBB for live updates all weekend.
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