Fayette, Mo.–The William Penn women’s volleyball team was unable to pull off the upset as it closed its year with a 3-0 loss to #2 seed Central Methodist in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Quarterfinals Saturday. Seventh-seeded WPU (16-17), which fell by scores of 23-25, 12-25, 19-25, was outhit .264.-086. The navy and […]
Oskaloosa–Taylor Witthauer (Sr., Vancouver, Wash., Nursing) wrapped up her Statesmen career with her first league honor as the 2023 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference women’s soccer teams were announced Friday. Witthauer was named to the Heart’s 14-person second team. An additional 14 players were chosen for both the first and third squads as well. In […]
Oskaloosa–In a reversal of fortunes from a year ago, the William Penn men’s soccer team was eliminated by a lower seed in the quarterfinal round of the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship, falling 1-0 to #7 seed Mount Mercy Friday. Despite the loss, #2 seed WPU (11-4-4), which is ranked #17 in the NAIA, […]
Forest City–The William Penn women’s basketball team experienced another barnburner Friday as it fell 74-67 in overtime to Waldorf in a non-conference matchup. WPU (1-2) performed better in regards to ball control with just 16 turnovers, but could not overcome being outshot 39.7%-30.4% and outrebounded 43-40. The visitors bounced out to a 4-0 advantage with […]
Seward, Neb.–Despite making over half of its shots, the Statesmen men’s basketball team could not get by Hastings in the opening game of the Concordia Cattle Classic, falling 88-77 in non-conference play Friday. William Penn (1-2) owned a 50.8% field-goal percentage and held a 36-34 edge in rebounding, but the Broncos (2-0) were also strong […]
Oskaloosa–Four members of the Statesmen men’s soccer team were lauded for exceptional seasons as the 2023 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference teams were announced Thursday. Goalkeeper Sean Bohan (Jr., Dublin, Ireland, Business Management) and defender Edan Sears (Jr., Telford, England, Sports Management) were both chosen for the 14-person first team, while midfielders Emre Baris (Fr., […]
Des Moines–The Statesmen women’s volleyball team closed out its regular season on a sour note as it fell 3-2 to Grand View in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Tuesday. William Penn (16-16, 10-8 Heart) lost by scores of 24-26, 25-15, 17-25, 12-25 in a match where it was outhit .181-.111. The loss drops the […]
Oskaloosa–To show its appreciation for those serving our community, William Penn University is hosting the Hometown Heroes Game next Saturday, November 4. At the Statesmen football game against Grand View (1 p.m. kickoff) at Statesmen Community Stadium, members of Mahaska Health, Oskaloosa Police Department, Mahaska County Sheriff’s Department, Mahaska County Emergency Management Agency, and Oskaloosa […]
Oskaloosa–Harlan Plumber (Sr., Bryan, Texas, Exercise Science) was a nuisance to the opposing offense last Saturday and his efforts earned him Heart of America Athletic Conference Big Game Football Defensive Player of the Week honors Monday. Plumber earned his second career laurel (both this year) after leading William Penn to a 37-16 win over Culver-Stockton […]
Oskaloosa–Men’s soccer player Miguel Menendez (Fr., Oveido, Spain, Wellness and Recreation) and women’s shotgun sports athlete Raylee Bishop (Jr., Ankeny, Iowa, Engineering) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of October 23-29, presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. Menendez opened his week with the game-winning goal against Grand View in William Penn’s 2-0 […]
