Kansas City, Kan.–The Statesmen baseball team sorted some things out over the weekend as it won three out of four games at the Baker Wildcat Classic Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, William Penn (5-6) defeated Doane (Neb.) 9-1 and Morningside 7-4. Then on Sunday, the Statesmen dropped Jamestown (N.D.) 7-6 before falling 8-2 to Dakota […]
West Des Moines–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team threw the rankings out of the window and pounded #9 Siena Heights (Mich.) 22-8 in non-conference action Saturday. #8 WPU (3-1) outshot the Saints 66-26 as it got back on the field for the first time since it lost a heartbreaking overtime game to top-ranked Keiser (Fla.) […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s wrestling team has come a long way in one year and nothing epitomized that more than its strong showing at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Saturday. Guided by four individual champions and seven total finalists, the Statesmen placed second out of eight teams with 171 points. Grand View was […]
Topeka, Kan.–After earning runner-up status for the past three years, the William Penn women’s bowling team was finally able to again hoist the banner as it won the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship which was held last Saturday and Sunday. WPU swept rival Grand View for the title, collecting its four league crown in […]
Oskaloosa–Men’s wrestler Kael Bunce (Sr., Stockbridge, Mich., Mechanical Engineering) and women’s track and field athlete Erica Martin (Sr., Detroit, Mich., Sports Management) have been named Statesmen of the Week for the week of February 12-18, presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. Bunce battled back through the consolation bracket to qualify for NAIA Nationals. The senior 157-pounder lost […]
Columbia, Mo.–The Statesmen cheer squad started a multi-tournament weekend by competing at the Columbia Cougar Classic Friday. William Penn finished fourth out of five squads with 69.18 points, while Saint Mary (Kan.) took the meet crown with a score of 93.86 points. “Over the past two weeks, we have upgraded our routine to the potential […]
Columbia, Mo.–The William Penn dance team competed in the first of two meets this weekend as it participated at the Columbia Cougar Classic Friday. William Penn placed second out of three programs with 69.47 points, while Missouri Baptist won the tournament title with 72.27 points. “This week we had to make some changes within 48 […]
Marshall, Mo.–The Statesmen men’s volleyball team could not close the door on the road as it fell 3-2 to Missouri Valley in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Friday. #5 WPU (6-2, 1-1 Heart) fell by scores of 25-19, 22-25, 25-18, 23-25, 8-15. The navy and gold, who were outhit .237-.223, struggled against a strong […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen bowling teams will travel to the Lonestar State in a couple weeks to compete in the USBC Intercollegiate Team Sectionals. The women and men, ranked #21 and #44 respectively in the USBC rankings at https://collegebowling.bowl.com/rankings, will be in Fort Worth, Texas on March 9-10 for the event at Cityview Lanes. The tournament is […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team sent its seniors out smiling as it defeated Clarke 93-83 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Wednesday. WPU (6-21, 5-18 Heart) made over half of its field-goal attempts on Senior Night, outshooting the Pride 50.8%-42.9, while also posting a 51-34 edge in rebounds. Those marks helped the hosts […]
