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), […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cedar Falls–The William Penn men’s wrestling team closed out NWCA National Duals by splitting a pair of meets Saturday. The Statesmen (4-8), which was winless in two duals Friday, competed in the 13-16 seed bracket. WPU took down Oklahoma City 39-13 in the first matchup of the day, but finished with a 32-14 loss to […]
William Penn Opens 2024 Calendar Year with 83-77 Loss to Bobcats Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s basketball team could not overcome a tough night from behind the arc along with a lack of free throws as it fell 83-77 to Peru State in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. WPU (4-10, 3-7 Heart) outshot the Bobcats […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s basketball team dropped another tight battle Saturday, falling 59-57 to Peru State in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. WPU (3-11, 2-8 Heart) lost the shooting battle 38.7%-33.3%, but was stronger on the glass with a 48-41 rebounding edge. The odd-numbered quarters were good to the hosts, including the opening 10 […]
Cedar Falls–The William Penn men’s wrestling team started its post-holiday schedule with a pair of tough dual meets as it competed at the NWCA National Duals Friday. The Statesmen (3-7) opened with a 49-0 setback to #1 seed Grand View, and were then eliminated from competition by#8 seed Providence (Mont.), 44-6. Despite not putting any […]
