Statesmen women defeat Mount Mercy
Dec 18, 2020
William Penn’s women defeated Mount Mercy 81-54 Thursday night (12/17) at Penn Gymnasium. Senior Brittany West scored the Statesmen’s first 14 points and finished with a team high 24, including six three-point baskets. Statesmen Coach…
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