William Penn and KMZN/KMYQ to Partner for Basketball Broadcasts

Posted on November 30, 2017November 30, 2017 by Rick Watts

Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Nik Rule is proud to announce that the University has entered into an agreement with KMZN/KMYQ to broadcast radio coverage of all the men’s and women’s basketball Heart of America Athletic Conference games this winter.

Beginning with tonight’s home doubleheader against Mount Mercy (5:30 & 7:30 tipoffs), KMZN 99.5 FM and 740 AM will serve as the flagship stations for all Statesmen basketball radio broadcasts, both at home in Penn Gymnasium and on the road. KMZN/KMYQ Sports Director Emery Songer will be the ‘Voice of the Statesmen’, while Kiley Broadway will provide color commentary for most contests.

Listeners in Sigourney, Keota, Kalona, North and South English, Williamsburg, Wellman and Washington can also hear the games simulcasted on the company’s newest station, KMYQ 97.1 FM. The games will be broadcast over the internet at www.radiokmzn.com as well.

The entities have been partners for numerous years for William Penn football broadcasts.

“We are excited to partner with the team at KMZN/KMYQ to be the voice of William Penn Athletics and cover our conference basketball games this winter,” Rule said. “Many of our teams are among the best in the nation in small college athletics and we look forward to having the leader in radio in our community broadcast our games.”

“Here at KMZN/KMYQ, we are all excited about the opportunity to serve as the flagship stations for the William Penn University Statesmen,” KMZN/KMYQ General Manager Rick Watts said. “I am certain that our listeners, both over our airwaves as well as online at radiokmzn.com, will welcome the opportunity to tune in to this exciting coverage.”

The additional KMZN/KMYQ radio broadcasts will be a supplement to the video broadcasts which WPU already offers to fans at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/wpu/

Statesmen Wrestling Falls 24-21 to Waldorf

Posted on November 16, 2017November 22, 2017 by Rick Watts

Oskaloosa–The William Penn wrestling team came up a bit short in its first dual meet of the year, falling 24-21 to Waldorf Tuesday.

WPU (0-1) won two matches and received additional points from two forfeits, but could not put away the Warriors (1-1) at home.

The evening began with Jeremy Andujar (Sr., Tampa, Fla., Biology) earning six points for a forfeit at 125 points. John Altieri (Jr., Warwick, R.I., Sociology), wrestling up a weight class, then pushed the advantage to 9-0 by holding off Edwin Youngdell 19-13 in the 133-pound match.

Waldorf trimmed the deficit to three with back-to-back wins, but Joe Eads (Fr., Morrison, Ill., Biology) extended the edge to nine once again with a forfeit at 157 pounds.

The visitors claimed the 165-pound matchup, but 174-pounder Jason Beebe (Fr., Oskaloosa, Iowa) put the Statesmen ahead 21-9 with a fall over Dominick Fadden in 3:17.

Unfortunately, the Warriors closed with victories in the final three bouts, including a decision at 285 pounds to secure the dual meet win.

Next Up: William Penn travels to Minneapolis, Minn. Saturday to compete in the Augsburg Invitational. The tournament begins at 9 a.m.

125–Jeremy Andujar (WPU) won by forfeit (6-0)
133–John Altieri (WPU) won by decision over Edwin Youngdell, 19-13 (9-0)
141–Taylor Lehman (WU) won by decision over Tyshon Cannon, 8-3 (9-3)
149–Jonathan Halk (WU) won by decision over Kionte Crocker, 7-6 (9-6)
157–Joe Eads (WPU) won by forfeit (15-6)
165–Dereck Samudio (WU) won by decision over Johnny Hopper, 5-2 (15-9)
174–Jason Beebe (WPU) won by fall over Dominick Fadden, 3:17 (21-9)
184–Griffin Thorn (WU) won by forfeit (21-15)
197–Dallas Knoop (WU) won by fall over Sheldon Rodriguez, 5:55 (21-21)
285–Jacob Pinedo (WU) won by decision over Chris Rodriguez, 7-0 (21-24)

Carlson Resigns as Volleyball Coach

Posted on November 7, 2017November 16, 2017 by Rick Watts

Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Nik Rule has announced the resignation of Jennifer Carlson as Head Volleyball Coach.

Carlson was 42-125 (5-50 conference) during her five-year career as the leader of the program. The Statesmen were 12-25 this fall (3-16 Heart), highlighted by starting the season with 11 wins in their first 28 matches.

Carlson coached eight all-conference players, nine academic all-conference honorees, and six NAIA Scholar-Athletes over her tenure at William Penn.

“We want to thank Coach Carlson for her efforts in leading the Statesmen volleyball program,” Rule said. “Being a leader of a college program is more than just coaching games; it is also managing academics and young people. Coach Carlson did a nice job in areas that the public does not see. In the end, we assessed the future of the program and accepted her resignation, seeing it as an opportunity to establish a fresh direction with the goal of being a leader in the Heart of America Athletic Conference and the NAIA.”

The cupboard is fairly stocked for the future of WPU volleyball. Junior libero Ashley Miller led the NAIA with 832 digs during the regular season. The Statesmen also have five underclassmen who posted over 100 kills this year, which accounted for 78% of the squad’s offense. WPU’s underclassmen recorded 83% of the team’s blocks as well and all three of William Penn’s varsity setters have eligibility remaining.

William Penn will begin a national search for a new head coach immediately.

William Penn Men’s Soccer Upsets #4 Baker

Posted on October 16, 2017October 16, 2017 by Rick Watts

Baldwin City, Kan.–Francis Koroma (Sr., Brooklyn Park, Minn., General Accounting) scored with 2:53 left in the second overtime as the William Penn Statesmen men’s soccer team knocked off #4 Baker 2-1 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Sunday.

WPU (8-5-1, 5-4 Heart) won its second game of the year against a top-25 program, having also defeated Midland 3-2 back on September 12.

The visitors exchanged blows with the Wildcats (11-2-1, 7-1 Heart), delivering BU its first league loss of the fall.

William Penn, which was only outshot 16-14, started slow by permitting a Baker goal in the sixth minute. The squad weathered the storm, though, to trail just 1-0 at halftime.

The navy and gold remained in a one-goal deficit midway through the second period, but managed the equalizer at the 75:26 when Diego Navarro (Fr., Madrid, Spain, Mechanical Engineering) scored off a pass from Joey Messina (So., New London, Wis., Information Technology). Navarro’s goal is his 12th of the fall.

Neither side could break the tie, forcing the second overtime game of the 2017 for WPU. The Statesmen continued to apply the pressure after regulation, dominating play to the tune of a 7-2 edge in shots.

WPU had chances to win in the first extra session, but finally finished off the come-from-behind victory with Koroma’s goal. Messina also assisted on the score; he now has three assists on the year, while Koroma has three goals to his credit.

Guillermo Pineda (Fr., Madrid, Spain, Business Management & Communications) kept William Penn in the game with six stops between the pipes.

“This was arguably the biggest win in school history, coming at one of the toughest places in the NAIA!” Head Coach Jaymee Highcock said. “We stuck to our game plan and more than deserved the win. I am so proud of our players today and this shows that we can compete with the nation’s best.”

Next Up: William Penn returns to Oskaloosa Monday to host Iowa Wesleyan in non-conference action at 7 p.m.

Story by Wade Steinlage, WPU Sports Information Director

Defense Headlines Homecoming Win For William Penn Football

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Rick Watts

Oskaloosa–The William Penn football team kept another opponent under the century mark in yards as it defeated Avila 34-7 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference North-South Crossover game Saturday.

The Statesmen (4-2) wrapped up crossover play by outgaining the Eagles 419-96. It is the second time this fall that WPU has kept an opponent below 100 total yards (Central Methodist only had 64 yards two weeks ago). The victors ran 86 plays, compared to just 48 by AU (2-4).

WPU moved near the Eagles’ redzone in its first possession, but could cash it in. The hosts did not squander their second chance with the pigskin, though, as a short field resulted in a quick touchdown. The hosts went 27 yards in four plays, capped by a one-yard plunge by Nate Van Veldhuizen (Jr., Oskaloosa, Iowa, Mechanical Engineering).

The defense then forced a three-and-out–one of seven on the day–and then the offense went back to work. William Penn marched 59 yards on nine plays and nearly doubled the advantage (failed two-point conversion) as Brandon Polito (Sr., St. Louis, Psychology) darted in from five yards out. Polito tallied 61 rushing yards Saturday.

The Statesmen then hit an offensive lull in the second quarter, entering intermission ahead just 13-0. At halftime, three new members were inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame, including Steven Dawley (football), BG Campbell (men’s golf), and Brian Theobald (baseball).

William Penn did not add to its tally with the opening drive of the second half, but the next possession did result in seven more points. The squad capitalized on another short field (33 yards away) and Tyler Wood (So., Newton, Iowa, Education) located Cory Fitzjarrell (Sr., Anderson, Calif., Industrial Technology) for a three-yard pass-and-catch to up the advantage to 20-0 midway through the third quarter.

Wood finished 4-for-10 for 45 yards in the victory, but was also intercepted twice.

The Eagles failed to move the ball yet again and were set to punt, but the kicker failed to make contact with the ball as a crew of Statesmen flooded towards him. The loose ball was scooped up by Graham Carnahan (Fr., Cottonwood, Calif., Biology) at the 11-yard line, and Van Veldhuizen then made his way into the endzone five plays down the road to extend the margin to 27-0.

WPU was one period away from posting its first shutout in nearly four years, but Avila broke it up on the first play of the fourth quarter on a long punt return for a score.

The Statesmen answered right back, however, with a nine-play, 67-yard scoring drive that ended with Van Veldhuizen once again putting the ball across the goal line, doing so from 13 yards away. The junior collected 53 yards on the ground. He also became the first player to have a three-touchdown game since he himself accomplished the feat on September 17 of last year against Central Methodist.

The home team ended the win with arguably its best drive of the day, holding onto the pigskin for the final 7:18; the drive ended with the Statesmen mercifully kneeling in the redzone.

Though he did not score, Wood was by far WPU’s best rusher with 22 carries for 101 yards. The winners went off for a season-high 374 rushing yards. Backup quarterback Eric Cooper (Sr., Aguanga, Calif., Human Services) added 40 yards on just six rushes, while five other ball carriers had at least 20 yards each Saturday.

Four different players recorded a reception with Tyler Phillips (Jr., Altus, Okla., Physical Education) having the longest haul of 16 yards.

Both teams turned the other over twice with Rashaad Ollie (Fr., Foley, Ala., Sports Management) intercepting a pass in the third quarter. Mason Wisse (Sr., Oskaloosa, Iowa, Physical Education), who also had a sack, and Resean Coleman (So., River Rouge, Mich., Exercise Science) topped the incredible defensive effort with seven tackles each.

“This was a great win for our team, highlighted by a tremendous defensive effort,” Head Coach Todd Hafner said. “Our offense played with a great attitude as well. We will take this week to heal and get ready for the conference portion of our schedule.”

Next Up: William Penn has a bye next week and then travels to Canton, Mo. on October 14 to face Culver-Stockton in its Heart North Division opener at 1 p.m.

Story by Wade Steinlage, WPU Sports Information Director

Three to be Inducted into William Penn University Athletics Hall of Fame

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Rick Watts

This Saturday, during halftime of the Statesmen football game against Avila, three new members will be inducted into the William Penn University Athletics Hall of Fame.

BG Campbell (Class of 1975) was described by teammates as one of the most influential members of the men’s golf team.

He was named to the All-Iowa Conference Tournament team three years in a row, and during his final season, Campbell led the program to its second conference title and only outright title in program history, winning the 1974 Iowa Conference Tournament.

“This is such a nice honor and I am really excited to be a part of it (Athletic Hall of Fame),” Campbell said. “I had a nice time at the college and had great teammates which made for a great experience.”

Steven Dawley (Class of 2011), was an integral part in helping the Statesmen football team post some of the best rushing statistics in the history of the program and in the NAIA. The navy and gold led the nation in rushing in 2010 with 4,476 yards (406.9 per game).

In his recommendation for Dawley, Head Coach Todd Hafner said, “Steven was the best offensive lineman this staff has ever coached.”

During Dawley’s career, the team was 29–16 and tied a school record for most wins in 2010, going 10–1. The team also won its first conference crown since 1976.

“It’s a great honor to be inducted into this group of great athletes; it’s very surreal,” Dawley said.

Brian Theobald (Class of 1989) was a great competitor and one of the most important players in building William Penn’s baseball teams in the late 1980s. He was a four-year starter who led the team to two Iowa Conference titles in 1986 and 1988. He was an excellent hitter and outfielder, as well as electric on the mound as a starting pitcher.

A career .300 hitter, Theobald still ranks in the top 10 in career hits and owns the fourth most at-bats in program history. He is one of just a handful of players in program history who effectively handled both pitching and everyday player duties with excellence.

William Penn will honor Campbell, Dawley, and Theobald at the 2017 Athletics Hall of Fame Reception held during homecoming week. They will receive their awards Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Penn Activity Center and will then officially be inducted during halftime of WPU’s game vs. Avila (1 p.m. kickoff).

Story by Wade Steinlage, WPU Sports Information Director

William Penn Soccer Enjoys Big Night at Waldorf

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Rick Watts

Forest City–Raunice Butler (Jr., Nassau, Bahamas, Physical Education) took advantage of a huge penalty to lift the William Penn women’s soccer team to a 2-1 overtime victory over non-conference foe Waldorf Tuesday.

The Statesmen have now won back-to-back games to start the year for the first time since 2003 (4-0 start); the 2005 squad also started 4-0-1 with a tie in its opener.

Mariah Voight (Jr., La Mesa, Calif., Sociology/Psychology), who guided the navy and gold with four shots, put one away at the 28:03 mark to get WPU on the board first. It is her first goal of 2017.

The visitors remained on top until late, but the Warriors (1-3) managed to knot the contest in the 81st minute and forced extra play.

Overtime did not last long, though, as just 1:34 in, Butler tracked down a ball inside the box and collided with Waldorf’s goalkeeper, resulting in a penalty on WC. Butler then lined up for the game-winning penalty kick and drilled it into the netting to give her team the win. The junior managed three shots as part of a 14-8 edge overall. She now has two goals this fall.

Riley Ludwig (Jr., Big Bear City, Calif., Psychology) notched three saves in Tuesday’s triumph.

The Statesmen men’s soccer team bombarded Waldorf with two goals in the first nine minutes of play Tuesday and held on to claim the 2-0 non-conference victory.

William Penn (1-0-1) earned the shutout despite being outshot 24-9, including facing a 16-5 shot deficit in the second half.

Diego Navarro (Fr., Madrid, Spain, Mechanical Engineering) got the visitors on the board just 3:47 into the night when he finished off a pass from Juan Salazar (So., Buga, Colombia, Exercise Science).

Exactly five minutes later, Steve Lee (Jr., Camberley, England, Exercise Science) knocked home his second goal of the year to double the advantage. Joey Messina (So., New London, Wis., Information Technology) assisted on the score.

The defense, led by goalkeeper Caleb Pipes-Goulsbra (Sr., Lincoln, England, Exercise Science), took over from there and kept the Warriors (1-2) exasperated all evening. Pipes-Goulsbra recorded nine saves (seven in the second period) in the victory.

Next Up: William Penn soccer returns to Oskaloosa Sunday to host Cardinal Stritch in non-conference action at noon for a doubleheader.

Story by Wade Steinlage, Sports Information Director at William Penn University

William Penn University Summer Camps Information

Posted on July 7, 2017July 7, 2017 by Rick Watts

The William Penn men’s basketball team is hosting one more individual camp this summer.

While the second and final team camp is July 22-23, the Statesmen will be hosting a youth camp on July 10-12 for boys entering grades 4-8. The camp, which will run from 9 a.m. until noon each day, costs $60. Walk-ins are welcome at a cost of $70.

For more information, contact Head Coach John Henry at 641-673-1108 or by email at henryj@wmpenn.edu or Associate Head Coach Blake Sandquist at 641-673-1309 or by email at sandquistb@wmpenn.edu

The William Penn volleyball team is hosting two camps this summer.

The first is July 17-18 for girls entering grades 4-9. Grades 4-6 will go from 9 a.m. until noon each day, while grades 7-9 will go from 1-4 p.m. The cost for the youth camp is $45 ($55 for walk-ins).

The high school camp (Grades 10-12) will be held July 19-20 from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Cost of the camp is $65 ($75 for walk-ins).

For more information, contact Head Coach Jennifer Carlson at 641-673-1103 or by email at carlsonj@wmpenn.edu

Women’s golf will also be holding a summer camp from July 17-20. The cost for Edmundson-Statesmen Junior Golf Association members is $35, while cost for non-members is $50.

For more information, contact Head Coach Chris Pierson at 641-660-5222 or by email at piersonc@wmpenn.edu or Associate Head Coach Dylan Detweiler at 641-673-1020 or by email at detweilerd@wmpenn.edu

The William Penn football team is hosting its final camp of the summer on July 19-20. It is an 8-man team camp. The cost of the camp is $100 for overnight campers.

For more information, contact Head Coach Todd Hafner at 641-673-2160 or by email at hafnert@wmpenn.edu

ALL CAMP INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT http://www.statesmenathletics.com/Camps

Gosewisch Promoted to Head Cross Country Coach

Posted on July 5, 2017 by dev@anthro.is

Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Nik Rule is proud to announce that Sean Gosewisch has been promoted to Head Cross Country Coach.

Gosewisch, who is also in his fifth year as Assistant Track and Field Coach, served as the program’s assistant coach the last four years. He also served as a graduate assistant coach from 2011-2012. As Gosewisch takes over the reins, Head Track and Field Coach Allen Friesen will now be his assistant.

“Coach Gosewisch has put a lot of time into the cross country program here and has shown he has the energy and passion to lead it,” Rule said. “We are excited to see how he grows as a coach and how he is able to grow the program.”

Since joining the cross country staff, he has guided 13 individuals to all-conference laurels and one runner (Jamal Boma) to an All-America honor (the first in school history). Six runners have qualified for nationals.

“I believe it is time for this move to be made,” Friesen said. “It is a good move for the cross country team and no one deserves it more than Coach Gosewisch. I cannot be more pleased to see him get this opportunity.”

Gosewisch is a 2010 graduate of Southern Illinois-Edwardsville with a degree in history. A national qualifier at the NCAA Division I and II levels, he was a captain of both the cross country and track and field squads as a senior.

Story by Wade Steinlage, WPU Sports Information Director

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