William Penn men's basketball team advances to Heart semifinals

The Statesmen defeated Benedictine College 88-73 in the quarterfinals

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The William Penn men's basketball team secured a spot in the Heart Championship semifinals with an 88-73 victory over seventh-seeded Benedictine College in quarterfinal action on Tuesday night at Penn Gym in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Why it matters

This win keeps the William Penn Statesmen's season alive as they continue their push for a conference championship and potential NCAA tournament berth.

The details

The Statesmen led wire-to-wire, jumping out to an early lead and maintaining control throughout the game. They were led by strong offensive performances and were able to hold off a late Benedictine comeback attempt.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, February 26, 2026 inside Penn Gym in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

The players

William Penn Statesmen

The men's basketball team representing William Penn University, a private university located in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Benedictine College

A private Catholic university located in Atchison, Kansas, whose men's basketball team was the 7th seed in the Heart Conference tournament.

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What’s next

The William Penn Statesmen will advance to the Heart Conference semifinals, where they will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between the 2nd and 3rd seeds.

The takeaway

This victory keeps the William Penn Statesmen's season alive as they continue their pursuit of a conference championship and potential NCAA tournament berth, demonstrating the team's resilience and ability to win in high-stakes postseason games.