PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — TJ Power scored a game-high 38 points and the Penn Quakers overcame a halftime deficit with a dominant second half to defeat the Dartmouth Big Green 80-71 in an Ivy League men’s basketball game Friday night at The Palestra.

The Quakers, who trailed by eight points at the break, outscored the Big Green 46-29 after halftime to secure the season sweep and improve to 14-11 overall. Dartmouth dropped to 11-14.

The most important part of the game was Penn’s decisive second-half surge, fueled by Power’s offensive brilliance and a significant advantage at the free-throw line. After a first half defined by back-and-forth runs, Penn seized control with a 20-6 run early in the second period, turning a 40-36 deficit into a 56-46 lead with just over 12 minutes remaining. Dartmouth never recovered, unable to mount a sustained response as Penn consistently answered any brief rally.

Power, a 6-foot-9 junior from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, was the catalyst. He scored 24 of his points in the second half, attacking the rim and drawing fouls to help Penn build its lead. He finished 13 of 22 from the free-throw line, part of a larger disparity that proved critical. Penn attempted 37 free throws, making 22, while Dartmouth went 14 for 25 from the line.

Dartmouth’s Brandon Mitchell-Day kept the Big Green in contention for much of the night, scoring 23 points. Cameron McNamee added 18 points, including four 3-pointers. The Big Green shot well from the field early, building a 42-34 halftime lead behind 57% shooting in the first half.

The game’s complexion changed entirely after halftime. Penn tightened its defense, holding Dartmouth to 29% shooting in the second half. The Quakers also dominated the glass, securing 12 offensive rebounds that led to 15 second-chance points. Meanwhile, Penn’s offense found its rhythm, shooting 48% from the field after the break.

Ethan Roberts added eight points for Penn, and Michael Zanoni scored 10. Jay Jones contributed four assists.

For Dartmouth, Niko Abusara had five points and two assists, and Jackson Munro finished with five points and three assists.

The game was a contrast in efficiency. Penn scored 80 points on 72 possessions for an offensive rating of 111.8, while Dartmouth managed 71 points on 69 possessions for a 103.1 rating. Penn’s ability to generate more scoring opportunities, both from the line and on the offensive boards, offset Dartmouth’s slightly better field goal percentage.

The announced attendance was 1,530 at the historic Palestra.

The win moves Penn above .500 in league play and strengthens its position in the Ivy League standings ahead of a key matchup against Harvard on Saturday. Dartmouth, which had won two of its last three, looks to rebound at Princeton on Saturday.

Penn entered the game as a 6.5-point favorite according to sportsbooks, and the combined score of 151 points narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 151.5.