by Wade Steinlage Atchison, Kan.–Guadalupe Gonzalez (Sr., Houston, Texas, Exercise Science) will be returning to nationals in the marathon after qualifying in her first attempt of the year at the Red Lane Half Marathon Sunday. The senior placed fourth out of 17 competitors in the 13.1-mile race with an automatic-qualifying time of 1:26:46. The time […]
by Wade Steinlage Peru, Neb.–The William Penn women’s basketball team had no trouble in putting away an under-manned Peru State squad Saturday, winning the Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup 71-35. WPU (8-3, 2-0 Heart) only shot 37.7% from the field, but limited the Bobcats (3-6, 0-2 Heart) to 21.3% overall. The Statesmen defense also […]
by Wade Steinlage Peru, Neb.–The Statesmen men’s basketball team was able to overcome a large first-half deficit earlier this week, but failed to replicate that effort Saturday in a 100-91 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss to Peru State. #3 WPU (11-1, 1-1 Heart), which lost for the first time this season, was just three […]
by Wade Steinlage Indianola–A small crew represented the William Penn wrestling team Saturday as it competed at the Luther Hill Invitational hosted by Simpson. With a conference dual right around the corner, the navy and gold put just a few varsity grapplers on the mat. Tyshon Cannon (Jr., LaGrange, Ga., Psychology) posted the highest level […]
by Wade Steinlage Kirksville, Mo.–The William Penn wrestling team won six of the first seven matches to cruise to a 27-22 dual-meet win over NCAA Division II Truman Thursday. WPU (1-1) claimed victory at five of the eight contested weights, including three bonus-point victories, and also earned a forfeit victory to even its dual record. […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team overcame a sluggish start with a stout second half as it defeated Mount Mercy 92-80 in its Heart of America Athletic Conference opener Wednesday. #3 WPU (11-0, 1-0 Heart) won its 32nd-straight game at home and is closing in on the best start in school history […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–If the Statesmen women’s basketball team can maintain its level of defensive success, it will be in contention every night in the Heart of America Athletic Conference as witnessed by Wednesday’s 63-41 league-opening win over Mount Mercy Mustangs. WPU (7-3, 1-0 Heart), which is off to its best 10-game start since 1992-1993 […]
by Wade Steinlage Aberdeen, S.D.–The William Penn men’s basketball team shot the ball well enough to overcome some deficiencies as it won a battle of unbeatens, holding off Rocky Mountain 94-87 at the Presentation Isreal-Strong Classic Saturday. #3 WPU (10-0) won its first 10 contests of the year for the second time in school history […]
by Wade Steinlage Sioux Center–The Statesmen women’s basketball team scored nearly half of its points at the charity stripe and played great defense in defeating Briar Cliff 65-56 at the Dordt Classic Saturday. William Penn (6-3) shot just 28.3%, but limited the Chargers (5-5) to 32.1% from the floor and forced them into 24 turnovers. […]
by Wade Steinlage Aberdeen, S.D.–The William Penn men’s basketball team eclipsed the century mark once again as it defeated Oak Hills Christian 106-84 in the opener of the Presentation Isreal-Strong Classic Friday. Despite only shooting 40.2%, the Statesmen (9-0), who entered the game with a nation-leading 115.0 points per game, surpassed 100 points for the […]
