Oskaloosa–Gabi Evans (Sr., West Liberty, Iowa, Psychology and Sociology) wrapped up an illustrious career as a Statesmen women’s bowler with a national accolade as the NAIA announced its All-America teams Wednesday. Evans was named a Third-Team All-American, one of five individuals to collect the honor. Six bowlers were chosen for the First Team, while four […]
Atchison, Kan.–The William Penn softball team was unable to take advantage of its opportunities as it was swept by Benedictine in a Heart of America Athletic Conference-opening doubleheader Saturday. WPU (13-15, 2-2 Heart) fell by scores of 6-0 and 5-0. The navy and gold, who were outhit 11-5 in the opener, fell behind 3-0 in […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s volleyball team took care of business Saturday as it swept Culver-Stockton 3-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. #5 William Penn (17-3, 10-2 Heart), which won its fifth match in a row, took down the Wildcats by set scores of 25-14, 25-12, 25-12. To add the proverbial cherry on top, Grand […]
Oskaloosa–Emily Ferguson (Sr., Waterloo, N.Y., Exercise Science) and Ashlyn Hoffman (Sr., Bend, Ore., Nursing) each scored seven times as the Statesmen women’s lacrosse team blew past Mount Mercy 17-10 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. WPU (1-3, 1-0 Heart) collected its first victory of 2024 by outshooting the Mustangs 37-18. Mount Mercy (0-6, […]
Saint Paul, Minn.–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team dominated from the start Saturday, taking down Northwestern (Minn.) 19-3 in non-conference action. #4 William Penn (9-1) posted a 56-23 edge in shots and turned the Eagles over 29 times (13 for WPU). The win is the program’s seventh in a row, tying the school record set […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn baseball team rode a pair of excellent pitching performances to a sweep of Culver-Stockton in a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader Saturday. WPU (12-15, 4-8 Heart), which won by scores of 3-0 and 2-0, limited the Wildcats (8-19-1, 5-7 Heart) to just seven total hits over the twinbill. The home team […]
PELLA – The Central College baseball team swept Hamline University 10-3 and 9-7 Saturday afternoon behind strong starting pitching and an opportunistic offensive effort. The starting pitchers for the Dutch lasted through 13 of a possible 18 innings on the day while the Dutch offense scored 19 runs on just 18 hits. Declan O’Hare (fifth […]
Sterling Heights, Mich.–The Statesmen women’s bowling team concluded its campaign with a strong showing against the NAIA’s best as it competed at the Fourth Annual NAIA National Championship Thursday and Friday. William Penn posted a 1-2 record, eventually reaching the fifth round before being eliminated. The Statemen started the Championship by earning the #4 seed […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s volleyball team won a tightly and hotly-contested battle Friday, defeating #12 Missouri Valley 3-1 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action. #5 WPU (16-3, 9-2 Heart), which outhit the Vikings .234-.166, won by set scores of 23-25, 25-23, 26-24, 25-21. In an emotionally-charged matchup that witnessed a plethora of ties and […]
Parkville, Mo.–The Statesmen softball team nearly recorded a shutout in the opener and then rallied to finish off the sweep as it battled with Park in its Heart of America Athletic Conference-opening doubleheader Friday. WPU (13-13, 2-0 Heart) won by scores of 3-1 and 6-4. Despite being outhit 8-5 in the first contest, the Statesmen […]
