The William Penn men’s basketball team is putting together a record-breaking season. The Statesmen are 17-12 after a Wednesday night win over Mount Mercy which clinched the program’s first winning season since 1987. Now they focus on the next goal. At 9-2, Penn has a one game lead in the Midwest Classic Conference race and are looking for their first conference title since 1983. Penn coach John Henry says with victories in nine of their last 11-games the Statesmen have suddenly taken on the role of favorite.Six-nine senior Danny Lund out of Omaha is the leading scorer and rebounder but Henry says everyone is playing a part. Penn returns to action at home on Saturday against Grand View and Henry says the Statesmen realize they have a tough road ahead.
