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WPU Claims Victory Over Baker in First Conference Match

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team took a 1-0 triumph after a grueling battle against Baker in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Saturday. #8 WPU (7-0-1, 1-0-0) dominated the offensive effort by outshooting the Baker (5-2-0, 0-1-0) 14-3 but struggled to find the back of the net. William Penn finally broke through in the 22nd […]

WPU Falls to #18 Baker 43-21

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–After a promising start, the Statesmen football team ran out of gas in a 43-21 loss to #18 Baker in a Heart of America Athletic Conference North-South crossover game Saturday. William Penn (1-2) was outgained 503-295, doing almost all of its damage through the air with 284 passing yards. After Matt Mehrhoff (Jr., Fenton, Mo., […]

Statesmen Come Up Empty in Nebraska Trip, Drop Heart Opener

William Penn University Athletics

Peru, Neb.–The William Penn women’s volleyball team started its league season with a negative result and unfortunately also fell in a non-conference battle as it finished 0-2 in a triangular hosted by Peru State Saturday. WPU (10-7, 0-1 Heart) began Saturday with a 3-1 loss to Heart of America Athletic Conference foe Peru State (22-25, […]

WPU Blanked in Heart Opener

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s soccer team produced plenty of quality opportunities, but failed to convert as it fell 3-0 to Baker in its Heart of America Athletic Conference opener Saturday. William Penn (2-2-3, 0-1 Heart) outshot the Wildcats 10-9, but was unable to put away any of those tries. Baker (3-4, 1-0 Heart), which tallied an […]

Central men’s soccer team shutout on the road

Central Dutch Athletics

SIOUX CENTER- The Central College men’s soccer team competed with NAIA Dordt University but lost 1-0. “I think the result is a bit harsh on our guys,” coach Garry Laidlaw said. “I thought we deserved to get something from this match, but Dordt defended really well after they scored. “(The game) amplified the fact that […]

Dutch football team bags California win

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA-An 89-yard touchdown catch by Ryan Neu (fifth year, wide receiver, West Des Moines, Valley HS) in the third quarter swung the game in favor of the Central College football team in a 35-10 win over California Lutheran University Saturday. Leading 14-0 to start the second half, quarterback Brady Ketchum’s (senior, Mount Vernon) pass was […]

Central women’s soccer team grabs win behind freshman goalkeeper

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA- Freshman goalkeeper Josie Farmer (freshman, Nevada) snagged five saves and recorded a clean sheet in her first collegiate appearance. This is the third shutout in the teams’ first six games of the season. The Central College women’s soccer team (4-2) defeated Hamline University (Minn.) (3-3) 3-0 to get back in the win column. “It […]

Dutch volleyball team finishes unbeaten at Monmouth tournament

Central Dutch Athletics

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS – Wrapping up its appearance at the Monmouth College Tournament Saturday, the Central College volleyball team swept Knox College (Ill.) (25-14, 25-15, 25-11) before needing four sets to take down Westminster College (Mo.) 25-23, 23-25, 25-16, 25-14. The Dutch (8-4) had three players with double figure kills against the Blue Jays. Paige Sexton […]

Grinnell Volleyball Falls to Carleton in Four-Set Battle

Grinnell College

The Grinnell College volleyball team put up a strong fight but ultimately fell to Carleton College in four sets on September 14, 2024, at the Leonard Center. The final score was 3-1 in favor of Carleton (25-15, 25-21, 22-25, 25-21), dropping Grinnell to 8-3 on the season. Grinnell struggled early on, dropping the first two […]

Grinnell Falls to Ripon 23-19 in Heartbreaking Conference Opener

Grinnell College

Grinnell College’s football team suffered a tough 23-19 loss to Ripon College in a Midwest Conference matchup on September 14, 2024, at Hopp Stadium in Ripon, Wisconsin. The defeat drops Grinnell to 0-2 (0-1 in conference play), while Ripon improves to 1-1 (1-0 MWC). Grinnell got off to a strong start, responding to Ripon’s early […]

           

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