MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Freshman Carter West (Burlington, Notre Dame HS) won his second individual championship in as many tournaments with a title in the 133-pound bracket of the Freshman Division at the Augsburg Invitational Saturday. West was one of 10 place winners for Central. There were no team scores kept. West was 3-0 on the […]
PELLA- The Central College men’s basketball team never trailed and picked up its first win of the season Saturday when it defeated Augsburg University 105-60. Central (1-1) got off to a hot start scoring 54 points, shooting 62.8% from the field, 7-14 from behind the three-point line in the first half. “We moved the ball […]
Rockford, IL — The Grinnell College Pioneers mounted a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Rockford University 72-67 in an electrifying women’s basketball matchup on Saturday at the Seaver Center. This thrilling win elevated the Pioneers’ record to 3-1 in the early season. After trailing by 13 points at halftime, Grinnell used a dominant third-quarter surge, […]
PELLA- Trailing by 13 at halftime, the Central College women’s basketball team outscored the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16-5 in the third quarter and hung on to win 56-54 Saturday. “In the first half we weren’t changing the levels (of the defense) and making them work,” said coach Justin Weiland. “We also brought a different […]
Grinnell, IA — The Grinnell College Pioneers showcased their offensive firepower in a commanding 126-89 victory over Principia College on Saturday afternoon at Darby Gymnasium. The win moves Grinnell to 2-1 on the season, while Principia falls to 1-2. Grinnell’s fast-paced offense overwhelmed Principia from the start, as the Pioneers shot an impressive 47.9% from […]
Mount Vernon, IA — In an electrifying matchup on Saturday at the Small Athletic and Wellness Center, the Cornell College Rams outlasted Grinnell in four sets to claim a 3-1 victory in NCAA women’s volleyball action. Cornell’s balanced offense and sharp defense propelled them to win the decisive sets, finishing with scores of 25-16, 22-25, […]
Mount Vernon, IA — Tony Gomez’s dominant performance propelled Cornell College to a 26-7 victory over Grinnell on Saturday at Van Metre Field at Ash Park. The senior running back accumulated 207 rushing yards and scored four touchdowns, leading the Rams to close their season at .500 with a 5-5 overall record. Gomez was unstoppable, […]
Marshall, Mo.—The William Penn men’s soccer team clinched its first-ever league tournament crown as it defeated #1 seed Missouri Valley 1-0 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Final Wednesday. The #2 seed Statesmen (16-2-3), ranked #5 in the NAIA, not only captured the Heart title (its first of any kind–regular season or tournament), […]
Oskaloosa– A dominant second half powered the William Penn men’s basketball team to a 70-52 victory over Mount Mercy in Wednesday’s Heart of America Athletic Conference opener. William Penn (4-1, 1-0 Heart) started fast, opening the game with a 6-0 run, but the Mustangs (1-4, 0-1 Heart) quickly caught up, claiming the lead at 10-8. […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s basketball team was saddled with a loss in its Heart of America Athletic Conference opener, falling 66-47 to Mount Mercy Wednesday. The Statesmen (1-3, 0-1 Heart) were outshot 47.3%-33.9% and trailed 37-28 in the rebounding category to the Mustangs (3-1, 1-0 Heart). The start of Wednesday’s contest was a back-and-forth affair […]
