Baldwin City, Kan.–Headlined by eight finalists, the William Penn women’s wrestling team had a memorable day at the Baker Jimmy May Open Saturday. The Statesmen came away with just one title, but also had both finalists at three separate weights (103, 124, and 138) and chose to double forfeit so no winner was declared. Christianah […]
Maryville, Mo.–The Statesmen men’s track and field team was in contention all weekend, but could not hang on down the stretch as it finished with silver at the Heart of America Athletic Conference championship Friday and Saturday. WPU placed second out of 12 programs with 127 points, while Benedictine claimed the crown with 137.5 points. […]
Sioux City–The No. 5 William Penn men’s volleyball team battled through a tough matchup to secure a 3-1 victory over Morningside in a Heart of America Athletic Conference battle Saturday. The Statesmen (5-5, 2-1 Heart) edged past the Mustangs (5-3, 1-2 Heart) with tight set scores of 25-22, 25-27, 25-22, and 25-22. William Penn set […]
Rosemont, Ill.–After dropping its first games of the season, the Statesmen softball team rebounded well in claiming two victories on the second day of the NAIA Leadoff Classic hosted by Roosevelt Saturday. William Penn (6-2) defeated Judson (Ill) 7-2 and then rallied past Indiana South Bend 3-2 in eight innings. The Eagles jumped out to […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team couldn’t generate enough momentum to overcome Benedictine, falling 79-65 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup Saturday. Benedictine (15-10, 14-7 Heart) held a narrow edge early, opening with an 8-7 lead. The teams traded baskets throughout the first half, but the Ravens gradually built a nine-point advantage. William […]
Oskaloosa–On an afternoon when the William Penn women’s basketball team recognized its veterans, it could not come up with the upset on Senior Day as it fell 81-49 to Benedictine in a Heart of America Athletic Conference game Saturday. The Statesmen (3-22, 2-19 Heart), who were outshot 44.1%-27.1% and outrebounded 49-29, did a commendable job […]
Maryville, Mo.–The William Penn women’s track and field team concluded their indoor season with a 12th-place finish at the Heart Championship Friday and Saturday. The Statesmen, who have been decimated by injuries, were limited to participation in just four events. Lilly Ostert (So., Madrid, Iowa) placed 13th in the 60-meter dash with a time of […]
Sioux Center–The No. 5 William Penn men’s volleyball team delivered a dominant performance Friday night, sweeping Dordt 3-0 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference showdown. The Statesmen (4-5, 1-1 Heart) overcame early struggles to overpower the Defenders (5-3, 0-2 Heart), claiming victory with set scores of 25-22, 25-8, and 25-23. William Penn opened the […]
Pella–Jesse Schwery (Sr., Panama, Iowa, History) closed out the regular season with an appearance in the championship match as William Penn competed in the Central Last Chance Invitational Friday. Schwery won his first three matches as he advanced for a shot at the 285-pound title. Unfortunately, the senior came up short against Kyler Hall of […]
Rosemont, Ill.–The Statesmen softball team succumbed to defeat for the first time this season as it competed in the NAIA Leadoff Classic hosted by Roosevelt Friday. WPU (4-2), which won its first four matchups of 2025 last weekend, fell to Aquinas (Mich.) 3-0 to open the day. The navy and gold then lost 4-3 to […]
