Quincy, Ill.–The William Penn men’s volleyball team had their first road contest on Friday, squaring off against the Quincy Hawks. The Statesmen took their first defeat of the season, dropping consecutive sets of 25-18, 25-20, 25-19. Charlie Figy (So., Appleton, Wis., Sports Management) was a force early on, killing home one point and earning a […]
Oskaloosa–Ally Stewart (Jr., Victoria, Australia, Physical Education) knocked down six three-pointers, but unfortunately the Statesmen women’s basketball team could not overcome a slow start in a 71-49 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss to Benedictine Saturday. WPU (2-20, 2-9 Heart), which was outshot 45.2%-31.6% and outrebounded 44-29, fell behind 35-17 by intermission and was unable […]
PELLA—The effects of a two-week layoff were evident Saturday as the Central College women’s basketball team absorbed a 95-58 setback against the University of Dubuque. Ball skills were lacking as the Dutch (2-9 overall, 0-5 American Rivers) committed 28 turnovers, primarily against Dubuque’s full-court press. The Spartans (11-7 overall, 5-4 conference) had a 37-8 advantage […]
DUBUQUE—Gage Linahon (sophomore, Newton) rolled through a 3-0 day as the Central College wrestling team won two of three matches Saturday at the American Rivers Duals. The Dutch improved to 8-4 overall and 3-4 in the league, leaving them in fourth place. After getting bounced by No. 1-ranked Wartburg College 39-3, Central was a 30-12 […]
Oskaloosa–Seven grapplers from the Statesmen men’s wrestling program are considered in the league mix as the NAIA released its fourth poll Thursday. William Penn is unofficially tied for 38th in the NAIA as a team, headlined by three individuals in the top 20 of their respective weight classes. Cameron Hargrove (Fr., Bolingbrook, Ill., Undecided) is […]
Oskaloosa–On the mat for the first time in the calendar year, the Statesmen women’s wrestling team lost to #5 Grand View 37-4 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference dual meet Thursday. WPU (0-3, 0-1 Heart), which was short-handed entering the evening, fell into a 10-0 by forfeiting at 101 and 109 pounds. Brittany Cotter […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Nik Rule is proud to announce the hiring of Caleb Drake as the new Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach. Drake, who will also serve as Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach, comes to WPU from Dordt University where he was on the cross country and track […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s volleyball team opened up their 2022 season at home on Wednesday against the Clarke Pride. The Statesmen opened on a high note, sweeping Clarke by scores of 25-22, 25-10, 25-19. The third season of men’s volleyball at William Penn opened up with a bang, as Ike Papes (Jr., Elwood, Ill., Business […]
Des Moines, Iowa–The William Penn men’s basketball took a quick trip to Des Moines for a road matchup against the Grand View Vikings. The Statesmen came away with a 75-60 victory, improving to 18-1 overall and 9-1 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. The scoring started on the first possession as Karmari Newman (Sr., […]
Des Moines–The Statesmen women’s basketball team scored 43 points in the second half of Wednesday’s game against Grand View, but it was too little and too late as it fell 68-49 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action. WPU (2-19, 2-8 Heart) fell behind 36-6 at halftime, but played a spirited final 20 minutes, outscoring […]
