PELLA-A hot start from long range got the Central College women’s basketball team rolling en route to a 71-37 runaway over Nebraska Wesleyan University Wednesday. The Dutch (8-7 overall, 2-4 American Rivers) knocked down nine 3-point buckets in the first half including three from guard Abby Johnson (junior, Ankeny), who delivered a game-high 19 points, […]
Oskaloosa–Nik Rule, who has served as the Athletics Director at William Penn University since 2017, will step down at the end of January and will transition into the role of Commissioner of the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Throughout his tenure, Rule’s leadership has been characterized by significant achievements and contributions to the growth and […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University President John Ottosson is proud to announce Aleesha Rabedeaux as the new Athletics Director. Rabedeaux, who is currently serving as the Associate Athletics Director and Senior Women’s Leader at William Penn, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership within collegiate athletics to her new role, which will […]
Oskaloosa–Men’s basketball player Shug Sneed (Jr., Chicago, Ill., Computer Science) and women’s wrestler Adaugo Nwachukwu (Jr., San Jose, Calif., Exercise Science) have been named Statesmen of the Week for the week of January 1-7, presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. Sneed scored 17 points in last Saturday’s game against Peru State. He was 8-for-12 from the field […]
The Oskaloosa Wrestling Team competed in New Sharon on Saturday. Ty Lorentzen and Kaiden Parker were both champions in their weight division. Parker Jordan finished in 2nd place and Brock Beerbower finished in 3rd place. For the girls Aleigha Sheets finished in 2nd place. Jaylynn Kerr finished in 3rd place. The Indians will travel to […]
Cedar Falls–The William Penn women’s wrestling team competed much better in its second day of competition at the NWCA National Duals by winning twice Saturday. The Statesmen (2-2), who were battling in the 13-16 seed bracket, started the day with a 30-15 victory over Doane (Neb.) before holding off Eastern Oregon 23-19 to finish 13th […]
Cedar Falls–The William Penn men’s wrestling team closed out NWCA National Duals by splitting a pair of meets Saturday. The Statesmen (4-8), which was winless in two duals Friday, competed in the 13-16 seed bracket. WPU took down Oklahoma City 39-13 in the first matchup of the day, but finished with a 32-14 loss to […]
William Penn Opens 2024 Calendar Year with 83-77 Loss to Bobcats Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s basketball team could not overcome a tough night from behind the arc along with a lack of free throws as it fell 83-77 to Peru State in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. WPU (4-10, 3-7 Heart) outshot the Bobcats […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s basketball team dropped another tight battle Saturday, falling 59-57 to Peru State in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. WPU (3-11, 2-8 Heart) lost the shooting battle 38.7%-33.3%, but was stronger on the glass with a 48-41 rebounding edge. The odd-numbered quarters were good to the hosts, including the opening 10 […]
NEW SHARON – It was a competitive day at the North Mahaska wrestling invitational Saturday with North Mahaska tying Oskaloosa for third place in the team race. Solon topped the field with 230 points followed by Grinnell with 169. Oskaloosa and North Mahaska each had 140 and Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont was fifth with 134.5 in the 13-team […]
