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William Penn Succumbs to Baker in Road Dual

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s wrestling team claimed four bonus-point victories, but it was not enough to get over the top in a 31-19 Heart of America Athletic Conference dual meet loss to Baker Thursday. On a night where all but one of the matches were won by bonus points, WPU (0-2, 0-2 Heart) fell behind after […]

Seven Selected for All-Heart Laurels, O’Reilly as NOY

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s soccer team had one of its best representations in program history as the 2024 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference teams were announced Wednesday. Sean Bohan (Sr., Dublin, Ireland, Business Management), Edan Sears (Sr., Telford, England, Sports Management), Connor O’Reilly (Sr., Letterkenny, Ireland, General Accounting), and Miguel Menendez (So., Oviedo, Spain, Wellness […]

Statesmen Advance in Heart Championship with Shootout Win

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Sean Bohan’s (Sr., Dublin, Ireland, Business Management) two crucial saves in a penalty shootout sealed a thrilling victory over #7 seed Mount Mercy in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Quarterfinals Wednesday. The second-seeded Statemen (14-2-3), currently ranked a program-best #5, was tied 2-2 with the Mustangs (7-6-3) after 110 minutes of regulation and […]

William Penn on Short End in Wisconsin

William Penn University Athletics

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 […]

Cote Earns Third-Team All-Heart Honor

William Penn University Athletics

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 […]

Statesmen Fall Short in Second-Half Battle with No. 15 Northwestern

William Penn University Athletics

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 […]

Rally Falls Short as WPU Sees Season End on Senior Night

William Penn University Athletics

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 […]

Statesmen of the Week: Manny Hammonds and Kaya Caprini

William Penn University Athletics

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 […]

William Penn Athletics to Offer Free Coaching Seminar with Award-Winning Coach Luke Bentley

Luke Bentley (submitted photo)

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 […]

Smith’s Career-High 28 Not Enough as WPU Unable to Hold Big Lead Against H-SSU

William Penn University Athletics

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 […]

           

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