Oskaloosa–Men’s lacrosse player Breck Putzier (Jr., Minneapolis, Minn., Exercise Science) and women’s lacrosse player Ashlyn Hoffman (Sr., Bend, Ore., Nursing) have been named Statesmen of the Week for the week of March 4-10, presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. Putzier was again a force offensively, scoring four goals with four assists against Ottawa (Kan.) last Saturday. The […]
Jamestown, N.D.–A monumental campaign was capped by a monumental showing on the biggest stage as the William Penn women’s wrestling team placed in the top four at the Second Annual NAIA National Championship last Friday and Saturday. Courtesy of five total All-Americans, including a trio of national champions–all firsts for the program–, WPU finish fourth […]
Fort Worth, Texas–The William Penn women’s bowling team fell just short of earning its second trip to a national tournament as it battled at USBC Sectionals Friday through Sunday. On Saturday and Sunday at Cityview Lanes, WPU placed fifth out of 16 squads in the team competition with 12,344 pins in 64 Baker games. Louisiana […]
Fort Worth, Texas–The Statesmen men’s bowling team closed out its season with a trip to the Lonestar State as it competed at USBC Sectionals Friday through Sunday. On Saturday and Sunday at Cityview Lanes, William Penn battled in the team competition, placing 11th out of 21 teams with 12,325 pins in 64 Baker games. Wichita […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team enjoyed its first time on its home turf, defeating Ottawa (Kan.) 22-6 in non-conference action Saturday. #6 WPU (6-1) outshot the Braves 52-33 (35-20 shots on goal) and committed just 12 turnovers (16 for OU) in its home-opening victory. Ottawa (2-1) opened the afternoon’s scoring just 1:49 into the […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen baseball team was excellent in its first outing Saturday, but could not replicate that performance in the second contest as it split its Heart of America Athletic Conference-opening doubleheader with #22 Central Methodist. WPU (9-8, 1-1 Heart) won the opener 8-1, but dropped the nightcap 13-1. The Statesmen jumped out to a 1-0 […]
Baldwin City, Kan.–The William Penn cheerleading squad improved throughout the competition, placing itself in the middle of the pack at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Saturday. The Statesmen finished fifth out of nine squads with a final round score of 76.53 points. Missouri Valley took home the crown with 90.00 points. The navy […]
Baldwin City, Kan.–The William Penn dance team faced off against the rest of the league Saturday as it competed at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship. WPU placed sixth out of seven programs with a final round score of 71.11 points (71.27 in the prelims). Grand View won the team crown with 85.49 points. […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s lacrosse team struggled in its first home test of the year, falling 26-9 to Ottawa (Kan.) in non-conference action Saturday. WPU (0-3), which was outshot 48-22, could not overcome 23 turnovers (11 for Ottawa). The hosts scored first with Emily Ferguson (Sr., Waterloo, N.Y., Exercise Science) getting a ball past the […]
Des Moines–The Statesmen men’s volleyball team ran out of answers on the road Friday as it fell 3-2 to #5 Grand View in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. #7 WPU (12-3, 6-2 Heart) lost by scores of 19-25, 26-24, 19-25, 25-22, 12-15. The squad was outhit .389-.355 and lost the aces battle 8-4 to […]
