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Oskaloosa–The William Penn University Athletics Booster Club has announced the recipients of the December Player of the Month laurels. Sophomore men’s track and field athlete Max Finley (Richville, N.Y., Computer Science) earned the Male award, while senior women’s bowler Gabi Evans (West Liberty, Iowa, Psychology and Sociology) claimed the Female honor. The laurel is the […]
Jan 16 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–Men’s basketball player Willie Anderson (Jr., Norristown, Pa., Applied Computer Science) and women’s basketball player Ally Stewart (Sr., Victoria, Australia, Sports Management) have been named Statesmen of the Week for the week of January 8-14, presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. Anderson topped the navy and gold bench versus Central Methodist with 19 points last Wednesday. He […]
Jan 16 2024 | Posted in
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Lamoni–The William Penn women’s basketball team was resourceful from behind the arc, but it was too little as the Statesmen fell 75-62 to Graceland in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Monday. The Statesmen (3-13, 2-10 Heart) knocked down 10 three-pointers, but were outshot 52.8%-33.8% in a game where they were unable to keep up […]
Jan 16 2024 | Posted in
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Lamoni–The Statesmen men’s basketball team had few answers for Graceland Monday as it fell 112-83 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. William Penn (4-12, 3-9 Heart) was outshot 54.5%-40.3% on a night when it trailed from the opening tip. The visitors failed to get the proverbial engine started Monday against the Yellowjackets (13-3, 10-2 […]
Jan 16 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team could not keep the proverbial horses running all night as it fell 105-91 to Central Methodist in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Wednesday. WPU (4-11, 3-8 Heart) eclipsed 90 points for the fourth time this season, but did not have enough answers for the Eagles (13-2, 9-2 Heart), […]
Jan 12 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s basketball team could not keep a harassing Central Methodist squad at bay in a 79-53 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss Wednesday. WPU (3-12, 2-9 Heart) committed 28 turnovers as it dropped a home contest in which it was outshot 46.3%-32.1% and outrebounded 42-37. The navy and gold allowed CMU (8-7, […]
Jan 12 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–Nik Rule, who has served as the Athletics Director at William Penn University since 2017, will step down at the end of January and will transition into the role of Commissioner of the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Throughout his tenure, Rule’s leadership has been characterized by significant achievements and contributions to the growth and […]

Oskaloosa–William Penn University President John Ottosson is proud to announce Aleesha Rabedeaux as the new Athletics Director. Rabedeaux, who is currently serving as the Associate Athletics Director and Senior Women’s Leader at William Penn, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership within collegiate athletics to her new role, which will […]
Jan 10 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–Men’s basketball player Shug Sneed (Jr., Chicago, Ill., Computer Science) and women’s wrestler Adaugo Nwachukwu (Jr., San Jose, Calif., Exercise Science) have been named Statesmen of the Week for the week of January 1-7, presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. Sneed scored 17 points in last Saturday’s game against Peru State. He was 8-for-12 from the field […]
Jan 9 2024 | Posted in
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Cedar Falls–The William Penn women’s wrestling team competed much better in its second day of competition at the NWCA National Duals by winning twice Saturday. The Statesmen (2-2), who were battling in the 13-16 seed bracket, started the day with a 30-15 victory over Doane (Neb.) before holding off Eastern Oregon 23-19 to finish 13th […]
Jan 8 2024 | Posted in
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