La Crosse, Wis.–The Statesmen women’s basketball team went north in search of a win, but was denied as it fell 79-49 to Viterbo in a non-conference matchup Wednesday. In a game where it was outshot 39.0%-28.3%, WPU (1-2) struggled from the opening tip, trailing 25-6 by the end of the first period. The visitors played […]
Oskaloosa–Lilly Cote (Jr., Sioux City, Iowa, Psychology) was lauded for a successful fall as the 2024 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference women’s soccer teams were announced Tuesday. Cote was named to the 14-member third team. An additional 15 individuals collected first-team recognition, while 14 players were selected to the second squad. The honor is the […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team dropped its first game of the season in an 82-69 loss to No. 15 Northwestern in non-conference play Tuesday night. WPU (2-1) held its own early against the undefeated Raiders (2-0), trading baskets and closing out the first half with a slim 36-34 lead. Despite a solid opening, the […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s volleyball team fought to the bitter end, but failed to punch its ticket for the postseason as it fell 3-2 to Grand View in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Tuesday. WPU (18-16, 8-10 Heart) dropped its Senior Night contest by scores of 21-25, 18-25, 25-17, 25-21, 10-15. The Statesmen needed […]
Oskaloosa–Men’s basketball player Manny Hammonds (So., Des Moines, Iowa, New Media) and women’s volleyball player Kaya Caprini (Jr., Minneapolis, Minn., Psychology) have been named Statesmen of the Week for October 28-November 3, an honor presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. Hammonds delivered a strong performance over the weekend, leading William Penn in scoring. He contributed nine points […]
Oskaloosa–In collaboration with the Oskaloosa School District, William Penn Athletics will host a free coaching seminar led by Head Men’s Volleyball Coach Luke Bentley. This three-part seminar series begins this Thursday, November 7, with additional sessions on Tuesday, November 19 and Tuesday, November 26. Each session will be at 7 p.m. and will be held […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s basketball team led by double figures before intermission, but faltered in the second half as it lost 80-78 to Harris-Stowe State in non-conference action Monday. The Statesmen (1-1) were outshot 43.9%-34.3%, but posted a 53-44 advantage in rebounding, including a 24-16 mark on the offensive glass. The edge led to WPU […]
Chicago, Ill.—The William Penn men’s basketball team was not at its best, but did enough to claim a 70-65 victory over East-West in the Governors State Classic Saturday. WPU (2-0) trailed East-West (0-4) by 10 points early, but rallied in the second half to post a perfect weekend to begin the year. William Penn, which […]
Indianola–The William Penn men’s wrestling team returned to action just two days after its season opener as several members competed at the Simpson Luther Hill Invitational Saturday. In a tournament that featured both an Open division and a Freshman/Sophomore division, eight different individuals claimed a victory. Hector Diaz (So., Miami, Fla., Human Services) led the […]
Des Moines–A pair of field goals by Chris Paniagua (Fr., Houston, Texas, Mechanical Engineering) was all the Statesmen football team could muster in its rivalry contest as it fell 42-6 to #2 Grand View in a Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division contest Saturday. WPU (3-5, 2-3 Heart North), which was outgained 445-205, was […]
