Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s basketball team settled in and played even for three quarters, but could not make up for a poor first stanza as it fell 72-56 to Culver-Stockton in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Wednesday. WPU (3-18, 2-15 Heart), which trailed big early, matched the Wildcats (11-9, 8-8 Heart) point-for-point over the final […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team couldn’t keep pace with Culver-Stockton, falling 90-79 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup Wednesday night. The Statesmen (9-12, 6-11 Heart) started strong, jumping out to a 5-2 lead before the Wildcats (4-16, 4-12 Heart) evened the score at 9-9. Both teams traded baskets until WPU surged ahead […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Aleesha Rabedeaux is proud to announce the hiring of Levi Manor as the new Director of Athletic Performance. Manor comes to WPU from Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center where for nearly three years he served as Director of Strength and Conditioning at Petoskey High School. “We are excited to have […]
Fayette, Mo.–Courtesy of seven victories, the William Penn women’s wrestling team handled No. 18 Central Methodist 31-13 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference dual meet Wednesday. No. 5 WPU (4-4, 2-1 Heart) stormed out to a commanding lead and was never threatened against CMU (3-3, 1-2 Heart). 103-pounder Lily Zapata (Fr., Lewisville, Texas, Sociology) […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team is expected to again fight for a national title as the NAIA released its preseason top-10 poll Wednesday. WPU, which was 16-3 last year (4-1 Heart), enters the season at No. 5 with 49 points. It is the highest preseason ranking in program history, while it is also the […]
Oskaloosa–A youthful William Penn men’s volleyball team opens up the season as a national contender as the NAIA released its preseason top-15 poll Wednesday. WPU, which was 24-7 last year (14-4 Heart), starts 2025 at No. 5 with 186 points. The Statesmen have now been ranked for 20 consecutive polls. Arguably the best league in […]
Oskaloosa–For 20 minutes Wednesday night, the Statesmen women’s basketball team was neck-and-neck with one of the top teams in the league, but unfortunately it could not replicate that effort for the whole game in a 64-42 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss to Missouri Valley. William Penn (3-16, 2-13 Heart) was outshot 40.7%-26.5% and outrebounded […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s basketball team showed resilience Wednesday night but ultimately fell short in an 87-82 battle against Missouri Valley in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. The opening half was marked by streaky runs. Missouri Valley asserted control early, surged to a 29-12 lead by the 9:32 mark, and maintained its grip. While William […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s basketball team won for the first time in over a month as it took care of Baker 66-49 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Monday. The outcome not only snapped a seven-game skid for the Statesmen (3-15, 2-12 Heart), but also gave Interim Head Coach Sheawn Bedford his first victory. […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team battled valiantly but fell just short in a 79-76 defeat to #8 Baker on Monday in a Heart of America Athletic Conference showdown. The opening minutes saw both teams feeling each other out, with the score tied 9-9 at the 13:16 mark. The Statesmen (9-9, 6-8 Heart) then went […]
