William Penn Athletics November 10
William Penn University Athletics
Pritchett Wins First Accolade of Year
Oskaloosa–Janay Pritchett (Sr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Biology & Sociology) had another strong week and was honored for her efforts as she collected Midwest Collegiate Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors Monday.
Now a two-time career honoree, Pritchett picked up her first award of the season by averaging 22.5 points and 3.5 rebounds as William Penn (2-3) went 1-1 at the Presentation Classic.
The senior managed a career-high 27 points against Mount Marty (S.D.) and then tacked on 18 more versus Presentation. She shot 50.0% from the field (50.0% 3-PT) and was also 90.9% at the free-throw line. Pritchett finished with five steals and two assists as well.
For the year, Pritchett is averaging a team-best 18.0 points per game in addition to 2.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.4 steals. She is hitting 45.1% of her field goals (37.5% 3-PT) and is 87.0% from the charity stripe. The senior has topped WPU in scoring in each of its first five contests.
It is the program’s first weekly laurel of the year.
WPU Enters Season Finale Still in Top 25
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen football team can salvage a high finish nationally with a win Saturday as the NAIA released its ninth top-25 poll Monday.
William Penn (6-4, 2-2 MWL), which fell five rungs to #21 (69 points), concludes 2014 with a Midwest League contest against Trinity International Saturday at noon.
There was little movement in the first five with Morningside still a unanimous #1 with 340 points and all 15 first-place votes. Carroll (Mont.) and Grand View follow, while a loss by previous #4 Faulkner (Ala.) has allowed Southern Oregon and Georgetown (Ky.) to round out the top five.
A testament to how tough the Statesmen’s campaign has been, WPU is the only four-loss team in the top 25. William Penn’s losses have come to NCAA FCS South Dakota, #3 Grand View, #6 Saint Xavier, and #9 Marian (Ind.).
NAIA Football Rating #9 – November 10, 2014
(Number in parentheses is first-place votes)
1. Morningside (15)
2. Carroll (Mont.)
3. Grand View
4. Southern Oregon
5. Georgetown (Ky.)
6. Saint Xavier (Ill.)
7. Missouri Valley
8. Lindsey Wilson (Ky.)
9. Marian (Ind.)
10. Faulkner (Ala.)
11. MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.)
12. Northwestern
12. Baker (Kan.)
14. Ottawa (Kan.)
15. Valley City State (N.D.)
16. Eastern Oregon
17. Langston (Okla.)
18. Tabor (Kan.)
19. Campbellsville (Ky.)
20. Siena Heights (Mich.)
21. William Penn
22. Reinhardt (Ga.)
23. Robert Morris (Ill.)
24. Friends (Kan.)
25. Webber International (Fla.)
Others receiving votes: Cumberland (Tenn.) 11; Saint Francis (Ind.) 10; Benedictine (Kan.) 8; Doane (Neb.) 4; Oklahoma Baptist 4; Montana Western 3.
Akway Named to First Team, Mugisha Again an Honorable Mention
Oskaloosa–Ochaung Akway (Sr., St. Paul, Minn., Physical Education) and Saromo Mugisha (Sr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Business Management) garnered postseason recognition today as the all-Midwest Collegiate Conference cross country teams were announced.
Courtesy of being in the top seven at last Saturday’s Championships, Akway was named a first-team honoree, while by being in the top 15, Mugisha received honorable-mention status. The top seven runners were placed on the first team, while nine more runners received honorable mentions for being in the top 15 or for being their school’s top runner (if not in top 15).
Akway, who finished second in a time of 26:59.2, will now represent William Penn at nationals. Mugisha’s laurel is his second–both on the HM list. He was 12th overall in a time of 27:52.7.
Mount Mercy’s Tyler Keith was tabbed as MCC Harrier of the Year for last weekend’s win, while St. Ambrose Head Coach Dan Zeimet picked up Men’s Coach of the Year laurels for the sixth time.
For a complete list of the 2014 all-MCC teams, go to http://www.midwestcollegiateconference.com/article/1782.php
Alexander Notches Second HM Award
Oskaloosa–Tarah Alexander (Jr., Cedar, Iowa, Undecided) matched her cross country honor from last year as the all-Midwest Collegiate Conference teams were announced today.
Courtesy of a top-15 finish, Alexander was named to the honorable-mention squad for the second-straight season. The MCC’s top seven runners were placed on the first team, while ten more runners received honorable mentions for being in the top 15 or for being their school’s top runner (if not in top 15).
Alexander finished 14th on the 5K course in a time of 19:58.5, which is now the eighth-fastest time in program history.
Mount Mercy’s Liz Mosbach was tabbed as MCC Harrier of the Year for last weekend’s win, while St. Ambrose Head Coach Dan Zeimet picked up Women’s Coach of the Year laurels for the fifth time.
For a complete list of the 2014 all-MCC teams, go to http://www.midwestcollegiateconference.com/article/1783.php
