Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Nik Rule has announced Tucker Black is stepping down as Head Women’s Wrestling Coach. Hired as the program’s first coach back in 2019, Black’s final day at WPU will be April 14. “We are grateful for Coach Black’s commitment to the University and helping us establish the women’s wrestling program,” Rule […]
Oskaloosa–Tafara Hondonga (Sr., Aberdeen, S.D., Business Management) earned gold last week and his effort helped him to be named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Track Athlete of the Week Monday. Hondonga won his first weekly award as he won the 400-meter dash at last weekend’s Grand View Viking Relays. The senior was first out […]
Oskaloosa—The William Penn men’s golf team took part in the William Woods Spring Invite last Monday and Tuesday, adding some more experience in the spring tenure of their season, playing at a par 72 course. WPU finished 14th out of 16 teams with a two day score of 790. Central Methodist won the tournament with […]
Oskaloosa–As it turns its sights on postseason competition, the William Penn men’s volleyball team is right in the thick of it as the NAIA released its fourth top-15 poll Wednesday. WPU (16-9, 14-4 Heart) is again #8 in the country with 192 points. One of six Heart of America Athletic Conference programs in the rating, […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s lacrosse team split its last two contests and remains in the same spot nationally as the NAIA released its second top-10 poll Wednesday. WPU (6-4) continues to hold an unofficial ranking of #11 with 38 points. William Penn is one of four teams from the Heart of America Athletic Conference in the […]
Oskaloosa–Four members of the Statesmen men’s bowling team were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2022-2023 NAIA Men’s Bowling Scholar-Athletes Tuesday. Jared Smith (Jr., Oskaloosa, Iowa, General Accounting) heads the group with a 3.79 Grade Point Average, while Garraty Richmond (Jr., Ottumwa, Iowa, Digital Communication) was next with a 3.77 […]
Oskaloosa–Gabi Evans (Sr., West Liberty, Iowa, Psychology and Sociology) was honored for her excellence in the classroom as she was named a 2022-2023 NAIA Women’s Bowling Scholar-Athlete Tuesday. Evans, who was one of nearly 170 individuals who were awarded the honor, owns a 3.70 Grade Point Average. It is her fourth Scholar-Athlete laurel. To be […]
Oskaloosa–Four individuals from the Statesmen women’s basketball team were recently honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2022-2023 NAIA Women’s Basketball Scholar-Athletes. Kennedy Young (Jr., Guthrie Center, Iowa, Sociology), who is a first-time honoree, leads the group with a 3.88 Grade Point Average. Emma Morts (Sr., Milford, Ill., Business Management) is […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn softball team struggled at the plate, but still managed to claim a split of its Heart of America Athletic Conference opener against Culver-Stockton Wednesday. WPU (8-14, 1-1 Heart) won the opener 1-0, but dropped the nightcap 12-0 (5 innings). The Statesmen and Wildcats (6-14, 1-1 Heart), who were each held to just […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Nik Rule has announced that Jenna Santi has resigned as head coach of the women’s basketball program. Santi concludes her tenure after two years at the helm, posting a 14-44 record (11-30 Heart). She coached five players to all-Heart of America Athletic Conference recognition. Santi, who was the ninth coach in […]
