ITHACA, N.Y. (Interstat) — A quick rematch with Ivy League implications awaits when the Penn women’s basketball team visits Cornell on Friday night at Newman Arena. The Quakers (13-8) will look to avenge a 62-58 home loss to the Big Red (8-13) from just two weeks ago, on Jan. 30, in a conference matchup that could impact the middle of the league standings. Penn enters the contest with a five-game lead over Cornell in the win column, but the tight nature of their previous meeting suggests another competitive battle. Penn’s hopes will rest heavily on guard Mataya Gayle, who has been a consistent offensive force. She scored 20 points in the first meeting against Cornell and is averaging 15.5 points per game over her last six contests. Her ability to create shots and facilitate will be crucial for a Quakers squad coming off a 50-69 loss at Princeton last Friday, where Gayle and Simone Sawyer each scored 16 points. Cornell, meanwhile, is seeking momentum after a difficult 55-80 loss to Columbia on Feb. 7. The Big Red’s victory at Penn last month was a bright spot in a challenging season, and guard Kelsey Langston will be central to replicating that result. Langston logged 40 minutes and dished five assists in the win over the Quakers. She is coming off a 13-point performance against Columbia. The game will feature a contrast in recent trajectories. Penn has won three of its last five, while Cornell has dropped five of its last six, with the win at Penn being the lone exception. The Quakers will aim to use their superior record and recent stingy defensive performances—they held Yale to 37 points on Jan. 24—to control the tempo on the road. For Cornell, protecting home court is paramount as it looks to climb the Ivy ladder. Containing Gayle and finding consistent scoring beyond Langston, potentially from Clarke Jackson or Rachel Kaus, will be key factors. The Big Red’s defense, which held Penn to 58 points in the first matchup, will need a similar effort. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, as both teams continue their push toward the Ivy League tournament.