Galesburg, IL — October 19, 2024 The Grinnell College women’s volleyball team faced a challenging game against Knox College, falling in straight sets with scores of 16-25, 17-25, and 20-25. Despite strong individual performances, Grinnell struggled to keep up with Knox’s consistent offense and tight defense. Key players for Grinnell included Jenna Keller, who led […]
Grinnell, IA — October 19, 2024 Grinnell College faced a tough defeat against Lake Forest College in a home game at Rosenbloom Field, ending with a final score of 42-22. Lake Forest jumped out to an early lead, scoring 28 points in the second quarter to Grinnell’s 7, giving them a commanding 35-7 advantage at […]
Jacksonville, IL — October 18, 2024 In a hard-fought matchup at Sherman Gymnasium, the Grinnell College women’s volleyball team fell to Illinois College in a four-set match. Despite a strong effort, Grinnell was unable to overcome Illinois College’s offensive momentum, losing with set scores of 24-26, 15-25, 25-23, and 23-25. Grinnell’s standout performers included Millie […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Lauren Eldridge was recognized as a rising star in the industry as the America Volleyball Coaches Association released its 2024 Thirty Under 30 awards Wednesday. Eldridge is in her third year at WPU with a current record of 52-42 (28-19 Heart). She has been a head coach since 2020, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
