Top-seeded William Penn beat No. 8 Missouri Baptist 3-1 to reach the Heart of America Athletic Conference semifinals, preserving its unbeaten season despite being outshot. The Statesmen scored twice in the first half, conceded in the 78th minute, then added a late goal to secure the win.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: William Penn 3, Missouri Baptist 1.
  • William Penn’s record: 11-0-8; Missouri Baptist’s: 9-6-4.
  • Shots: Missouri Baptist 12, William Penn 9.
  • Corners: William Penn 8, Missouri Baptist 5.
Yes, But

William Penn advanced, but its second-half struggles remain a concern: Missouri Baptist outshot the Statesmen 9-5 after halftime and cut the lead to one. Coach Joe Minton warned that poor second halves are hurting the team’s momentum.

What's Next

William Penn hosts No. 4 Missouri Valley in the semifinals Saturday at 5 p.m. at Drost Field. The teams tied 1-1 in their Oct. 13 meeting.

Bottom Line

The Statesmen are still unbeaten and moving on, but they’ll need to close stronger to keep their championship run alive.