Category archives for: College Sports

Trio of Statesmen in NAIA’s Preseason Polls

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Three Statesmen grapplers are ranked in both the conference as well as nationally as the NAIA announced its preseason ratings this week. As a team, William Penn is ranked 40th in the country with 16 points. Grand View is first in the NAIA with 233 points, holding the slimmest of leads over Life (Ga.) which […]

WPU Remains in Receiving Votes Section

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s golf team’s strong fall campaign has allowed it to remain on the national scene as the NAIA released its first poll Thursday. William Penn picked up one spot from the preseason rating and now sits 31st in the NAIA with 25 points. The Statesmen are one of two programs from within the […]

Central volleyball team rolls to win over Simpson

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA – A balanced offensive approach guided the Central College volleyball team to a 25-23, 26-24, 25-17 win against Simpson College Wednesday night. The Dutch (16-6, 3-1 American Rivers Conference) had 41 kills as a team and five different players with at least six. Paige Sexton (sophomore, Sheridan, Ill., Serena HS) and Kaitlyn Mumm (sophomore, […]

Statesmen Avenge Loss to Bobcats, Return to .500 in Heart

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s volleyball team earned another important win in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Tuesday as it defeated Peru State 3-2. WPU (15-11, 5-5 Heart), which won by scores of 23-25, 25-19, 25-20, 22-25, 17-15, avenged a 3-1 loss to PSC (10-15, 5-7 Heart) from earlier this season. It is the first […]

Statesmen Place Second at TPC Deere Run Event

William Penn University Athletics

Silvis, Ill.–The William Penn women’s golf team faced an extremely challenging venue and came away with a silver as it competed at the TPC Deere Run Invitational Monday and Tuesday. WPU finished second out of nine teams with a three-round score of 1,026 (343-343-340) at the par-72 TPC Deere Run Golf Course. #13 nationally-ranked Indiana […]

Statesmen Battle at Grand View Invite

William Penn University Athletics

Silvis, Ill.–The William Penn men’s golf team resumed its autumn season by competing at the Grand View Invitational Monday and Tuesday. WPU finished ninth out of 12 teams with a two-round score of 617 (315-302) at the par-71 Otter Creek Golf Course. Nebraska Wesleyan topped the field at 582 (289-293). Grand View led the individual […]

Central still strong in cross country regional poll

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA-With almost no teams in action in the Midwest Region, there was no movement in the Week 5 edition U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s Division III regional rankings released Tuesday. Central’s men’s and women’s both remained in the top 10 amongst teams in the Midwest Region. Central’s women remained at No. […]

Central men’s soccer team suffers loss to Luther

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA- After a scoreless first half and a competitive second half the Central College men’s soccer team conceded a late goal to fall 1-0 against Luther College Tuesday. “I am very proud of our guys,” said coach Garry Laidlaw. “Today we played fantastic but we were unable to get a result but there were so […]

Central women’s soccer team battles for a draw

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA- Despite putting eight shots on goal, the Central College women’s soccer team was unable to find the back of the net leading to a 0-0 draw against Luther College. Central (8-5-1, 1-2-1 American Rivers) outshot the Norse 15-4, the squad also had a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks. Goalkeeper Zoey Sizemore (sophomore, Omaha, Neb., […]

William Penn Closes Out Successful Fall with Bronze at ACUI Conference Shoot

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen shotgun sports team wrapped up a tremendous fall campaign by going toe-to-toe against the best in country at the ACUI Fall Central Midwest Conference Championships last Friday through Sunday. WPU finished third out of 27 teams with a score of 2,187-for-2,250. Hillsdale (Mich.) took the team crown at 2,203-for-2,250, while Lindenwood (Mo.) was […]

           

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