PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Penn held off Washington State for a 67-62 victory in women’s basketball Friday afternoon at The Palestra. The Quakers improved to 8-3 while the Cougars fell to 1-12.

Penn led 20-15 after the first quarter and maintained a narrow advantage throughout. Eleonora Villa led all scorers with 21 points for Washington State. Katie Collins paced Penn with 15 points and eight rebounds.

The Quakers capitalized on second chances with 11 offensive rebounds leading to a 30-24 edge in paint points. Both teams struggled from the free-throw line, combining to shoot 9 for 15. Penn’s defense forced 13 turnovers, converting them into 16 points.