Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Nik Rule has announced Allen Friesen has announced he is retiring as head coach of the Statesmen men’s and women’s track and field teams as soon as his successor is hired. “I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all past and present student-athletes as well as coaches of […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen athletics department collected points from nine different sports as it posted another strong placing in the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings. WPU finished 57th with 309.5 points; over 250 institutions compete in the NAIA. The navy and gold have now extended their streak of top-100 finishes to 10 years (13th time in the last […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University is excited to announce several sports camps this summer. The women’s volleyball team is hosting a pair of camps. The first will be held on June 26-27 (9 AM – 12 PM) for elementary and middle school students with a cost of $65. The second is on June 29-30 (2-5 PM) for […]
Oskaloosa–Nick George (Jr., Sarnia, Ontario, Sociology) was lauded as one of the top scholar-athletes in the NAIA as the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America baseball teams were announced earlier this week. George, who earned his award as a designated hitter for William Penn, was one of 10 individuals named to the NAIA’s Second Team. An […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn University Athletics Booster Club has announced the recipients of the May Player of the Month laurels. Senior track and field athlete Justin Moeller (Keota, Iowa, Psychology) earned the Male award, while sophomore golfer Olivia Lange (Buckeburg, Germany, Business Management) claimed the Female honor. The laurel is the first for both individuals. Moeller’s […]
Marion, Ind.– Justin Moeller (Sr., Keota, Iowa, Psychology) broke his own school record as he paced the William Penn track and field teams at the NAIA National Championships Wednesday and Thursday. Moeller became the 30th All-American in men’s program history as he placed fourth in the decathlon with a new school record of 6,762 points. […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn athletics department used four league crowns to improve its overall position as the final 2022-20223 Heart of America Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Cup standings were released Friday. WPU finished sixth out of 14 institutions with a rating of .587, while Grand View won the Cup at .796. Central Methodist was not far behind […]
Silvis, Ill.–The William Penn women’s golf team met up with the best in the country Tuesday and Wednesday as it competed in the NAIA National Championship. WPU placed 25th out of 30 teams with a two-day score of 666 (325-341) at the par-71 TPC Deere Run Golf Course. Keiser (Fla.) led the field after two […]
Oskaloosa–Nine members of the William Penn softball team were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2022-2023 NAIA Scholar-Athletes Wednesday. Sara Branson (Jr., Lone Tree, Iowa, Exercise Science) leads the group with a 3.97 Grade Point Average entering the spring, while Abby Wilson (Sr., Calgary, Alberta, Biology) is next at 3.93. […]
Oskaloosa–Three members of the William Penn men’s track and field team were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2022-2023 NAIA Scholar-Athletes Wednesday. Jonah Heckenberg (Jr., Stockport, Iowa, Business Management) headlined the trio with a 4.00 Grade Point Average entering the spring semester, while Justin Moeller (Sr., Keota, Iowa, Psychology) was […]
