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William Penn Stomps Central Methodist in Home Finale

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s wrestling team rolled in its final home dual meet, defeating Central Methodist 37-8 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Wednesday. WPU (5-5, 1-3 Heart), which donned custom National Guard singlets on Military Appreciation Night, won six of the eight contested bouts and also earned free points twice. Teya Garner (Fr., San […]

WPU Up One to #9

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s volleyball team split against a pair of top programs to start the campaign and it helped the squad advance in the rankings as the NAIA released its first top-15 poll Wednesday. WPU (2-1) gained one spot from its preseason position to #9 with 183 points. The Statesmen have now been ranked for […]

WPU Squads Remain in Top 20 as NAIA Releases Fourth RPI

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen bowling teams continue to sit in the top 20 as the NAIA produced its fourth RPI rankings recently. The Statesmen women are currently ninth in the NAIA with an RPI of .610, while SCAD-Savannah (Ga.) is now #1 at .689. WPU is also up to 21st among schools from all divisions in the […]

Handful Rated Entering Postseason

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s wrestling team has five members rated in the league as the NAIA released its sixth and final set of polls this week. Entering the national-qualifying Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship next Friday and Saturday, William Penn is tied for 41st in the nation with 12 points, while Grand View is first […]

Double-Double for Hames in Loss to Eagles

William Penn University Athletics

Fayette, Mo.–Alyssa Hames (Jr., Ackley, Iowa, Psychology) hit double figures in points and rebounds and the Statesmen women’s basketball team played well in three quarters, but could not get past Central Methodist in a 69-51 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss Wednesday. William Penn (3-21, 2-18 Heart) was outshot just 40.3%-35.2%, but attempted 18 fewer […]

Brown Has Big Night in Road Loss to Central Methodist

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Fayette, Mo.–Jayvin Brown (So., Waldorf, Md., Wellness and Recreation) tried to single-handedly will his squad to victory, but the defense could not slow down Central Methodist as the Statesmen men’s basketball team fell 103-90 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Wednesday. William Penn (5-19, 4-16 Heart) put up big numbers, but failed to keep […]

Statesmen of the Week: Jonah Heckenberg and Nayely Martinez

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Men’s track and field athlete Jonah Heckenberg (Sr., Stockport, Iowa, Business Management) and softball player Nayely Martinez (Sr., Carson, Calif., Business Management) have been named Statesmen of the Week for the week of January 29-February 4, presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. Heckenberg not only qualified for nationals last Friday at the Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Open, […]

William Penn Wins One of Two at NAIA Weekend-West

William Penn University Athletics

West Lawrence, Kan.–The Statesmen women’s bowling team collected another tournament crown as it competed in back-to-back one-day tournaments at the NAIA Weekend-West Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, WPU qualified second out of 18 teams with 7,006 pins in five individual games and 12 Baker games. Ottawa (Kan.) paced the field in qualifying with 7,208 pins. […]

Statesmen Pick Up First Win of Campaign

William Penn University Athletics

West Lawrence, Kan.–The William Penn men’s bowling team notched its first victory of the season as it competed in back-to-back one-day tournaments at the NAIA Weekend-West Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, WPU qualified fifth out of 18 teams with 7,280 pins in five individual games and 12 Baker games. Hastings (Neb.) took the top spot […]

NM Edges Oskaloosa, 56-53

RD Keep/NM Communications North Mahaska’s Nolan Andersen (24) battle Oskaloosa’s Gus Bunnell on a shot. Andersen scored 24 points to lead NM to a 56-53 win while Bunnell scored a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

OSKALOOSA – North Mahaska used the free throw line to its advantage in the final minute Tuesday to upend Class 3A foe Oskaloosa, 56-53. The charity stripe which, at times this season have let them down, became their friend. North Mahaska went 11-for-14 at the line including 4-for-4 in the final 22 seconds. Oskaloosa (3-15) […]

           

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