Stories written by W.Steinlage
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The William Penn University Athletics Booster Club has announced the recipients of the January Player of the Month awards. Senior men’s basketball player JC Washington (Houston, Texas, Sociology) earned the Male award, while junior women’s basketball player Vashti Nwagbaraocha (Milwaukee, Wis., Exercise Science) took home the Female honor. The accolade is the […]
Feb 15 2018 | Posted in
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by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s basketball team lost for the first time since December, but did not give up much ground in the standings as the fifth NAIA Division I poll was released Tuesday. WPU (23-2, 13-2 Heart) has fallen out of the top spot which it held the last two polls, down to […]
Feb 14 2018 | Posted in
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by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–On a six-game winning streak, including an upset over a top-five program, the William Penn women’s basketball team is finally in the discussion as the fifth NAIA Division I poll was released Tuesday. WPU (19-5, 13-2 Heart) moves into the rating at #30 with 14 points. It is the first time the […]
Feb 14 2018 | Posted in
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by Wade Steinlage Fort Worth, Texas–The Statesmen softball team started its 2018 season with a pair of victories as it competed at the Cowtown Classic last Friday. William Penn (2-1) began the day with a 7-6 win over Bethany (Kan.) before falling 17-2 in five innings to Bellevue. The navy and gold concluded Friday with […]
Feb 13 2018 | Posted in
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by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–Max Lewis (So., Duchesne, Utah, Biology) continues to be recognized for strong grappling as he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Wrestler of the Week Monday. Lewis earned his first weekly award after pinning a top-20 foe last week. The sophomore, who owns an 11-4 record, defeated #20 Nigel Burnett of […]
Feb 13 2018 | Posted in
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by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–Sarah Hansen (Sr., Kewanee, Ill., Psychology) put up a pair of big performances last week as she was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week Monday. Hansen garnered her first laurel after leading William Penn (19-5, 13-2 Heart) to two wins last week, including an upset of […]
Feb 13 2018 | Posted in
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by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Nik Rule is excited to announce the addition of men’s and women’s lacrosse and men’s volleyball to the list of intercollegiate sports the University offers. All three sports will begin competition in the 2019-2020 school year. They are the first sports to be added since men’s and women’s […]
Feb 12 2018 | Posted in
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by Wade Steinlage Olathe, Kan.–The William Penn men’s basketball team overcame a tough first half to defeat MidAmerica Nazarene 78-71 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. #1 WPU (23-2, 13-2 Heart), which remains a game ahead of Central Methodist for the conference lead, shot 55.2% in the second half to rally past the […]
Feb 11 2018 | Posted in
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by Wade Steinlage Crete, Neb.–Tristen Elmore (So., Ovied, Fla., Physical Education) claimed one conference crown and scored points in three other events to lead the William Penn track and field teams at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Indoor Championships Friday and Saturday. WPU’s men placed sixth with 53 points, while MidAmerica Nazarene topped the […]
Feb 11 2018 | Posted in
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by Wade Steinlage Pella–A small crew hit the mat Saturday to represent the Statesmen wrestling team at the Central Last Chance Tournament. Heavyweight Sheldon Rodriguez (So., Tampa, Fla., Biology) headlined William Penn’s efforts by taking second with a pair of falls. Darquell Pierre (So., St. Petersburg, Fla., Sociology) also claimed runner-up honors at 133 pounds, […]
Feb 11 2018 | Posted in
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