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 […]
Canton, Mo.–The Statesmen football team got on top early and cruised late in a 37-16 Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division victory over Culver-Stockton Saturday. William Penn (4-4, 2-1 North) outgained the Wildcats 413-298, including 216 passing yards and 197 rushing yards. The visitors overcame four turnovers (all interceptions) by coming up with four […]
Peru, Neb.–The William Penn women’s volleyball team broke a streak of heartbreaking losses by defeating Peru State 3-2 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Saturday. WPU (16-15, 10-7 Heart), which was playing in its 10th five-set match of the season, won by scores of 25-21, 25-27, 25-23, 22-25, 15-10. Entering Saturday, the navy and […]
Parkville, Mo.–In a game that did not affect the navy and gold in the league standings, the Statesmen men’s soccer team fell 2-1 to Park in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Saturday. #17 WPU (11-3-4, 6-2-3 Heart) lost its regular season finale despite outshooting the Pirates 11-10. Entering the contest, William Penn was locked […]
St. Louis, Mo.–The William Penn women’s basketball team could not maintain its hot start as it fell 57-54 in its season opener to non-conference foe Harris-Stowe State Saturday. The Statesmen (0-1) outshot the Hornets 41.0%-37.2%, but committed 27 turnovers as they lost in Head Coach Joe McKinstry’s Statesmen debut. Buckets by Aliyah Myers (Sr., Wichita, […]
