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Bobcats' Men's Basketball Team Wins Third-Straight Road Game for HAAC Tourney Title
Bobcats' Men's Basketball Team Wins Third-Straight Road Game for HAAC Tourney Title

BALDWIN CITY, KS - The Peru State men's basketball team won the Heart of America Conference Tournament on Monday night after taking on Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas.

18th-Ranked Vikings Too Much for Bobcats

18th-Ranked Vikings Too Much for Bobcats

DES MOINES, IA - The Peru State women's basketball team fell to #18 Grand View on Wednesday, January 24, 76-55. The Bobcats are now 6-11 in the Heart of America Conference and 9-12 overall.

Peru State College names new Sports Information Director

Peru State College names new Sports Information Director

The Peru State Athletic Department has proudly named Gwyn Williams as the new Director of Sports Information. Williams was previously serving as the Sports Information Graduate Assistant at Peru State College.

Clarke Rides Hot Hand off the Bench to Take Down Bobcats

Clarke Rides Hot Hand off the Bench to Take Down Bobcats

DUBUQUE, IA - The Peru State men's basketball team was halted by the Clarke Pride on Wednesday night, 84-70. The Bobcats are now 7-8 in the Heart of America Conference and 11-8 overall.

Bobcats WBB Team Unable to Keep Pace with Fourth-Ranked Pride

Bobcats WBB Team Unable to Keep Pace with Fourth-Ranked Pride

DUBUQUE, IA - The Peru State women's basketball team fell to the #4 Clarke on Monday night, 97-80. The Bobcats are now 6-9 in the Heart of America Conference and 9-10 overall.

Traylor's Tear Continues in Peru's Mastery of Mount Mercy

Traylor's Tear Continues in Peru's Mastery of Mount Mercy

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - The Peru State men's basketball team beat the Mount Mercy Mustangs on Saturday evening, 83-59. The Bobcats are now 7-7 in the Heart of America conference and 11-7 overall.

Mount Mercy Offense Overpowers Peru State on Saturday

Mount Mercy Offense Overpowers Peru State on Saturday

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - The Peru State women's basketball team fell to the Mount Mercy Mustangs, 97-81, on Saturday evening. The Bobcats are now 6-8 in the Heart of America Conference and 9-9 overall.

Record-breaking Range Lifts Bobcats Over Pirates in Men's Basketball

Record-breaking Range Lifts Bobcats Over Pirates in Men's Basketball

PERU, NE - The Peru State men's basketball team beat the Park Pirates on Monday, 111-69. The Bobcats broke the 3-point record that had been set during the 2022-23 season, making 20 3-pointers against the Pirates.

Peru State WBB Team Storms Back to Stun Park University

Peru State WBB Team Storms Back to Stun Park University

PERU, NE - The Peru State women's basketball team defeated the Park Pirates, 54-50, on Monday night after having a 20-5 fourth quarter. The Bobcats are now 6-6 in the Heart of America Conference and 9-7 overall.

Peru State WBB Player Earns Heart's Player of the Week Award

Peru State WBB Player Earns Heart's Player of the Week Award

OVERLAND PARK, KS - On Monday, December 18, the Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its Players of the Week. Kaylan Larry was named WinWon Women's Basketball Player of the Week.

Bobcats Battle Wildcats to Narrow Loss in 2023 Finale

Bobcats Battle Wildcats to Narrow Loss in 2023 Finale

PERU, NE - The Peru State men's basketball team fell to the Culver-Stockton Wildcats 71-63 on Saturday afternoon. The Bobcats have now lost five-straight and are 3-6 in the Heart of America Conference and 7-6 overall.

Senior Guard's Big Night Leads Bobcats to Win Over Wildcats

Senior Guard's Big Night Leads Bobcats to Win Over Wildcats

PERU, NE - The Peru State women's basketball team beat the Culver-Stockton Wildcats 67-60 at home in their final game of 2023. The Bobcats are now 3-5 in the Heart of America Conference and 6-7 overall.

Bobcats' Offense Struggles to Make Ground Against Pioneers

Bobcats' Offense Struggles to Make Ground Against Pioneers

OLATHE, KS - The Peru State men's basketball team fell in a conference matchup to the MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers on Wednesday in Olathe, Kansas, 80-63. The Bobcats are now 3-5 in the Heart of America conference and 7-5 overall.

Bobcats Scratch Out Comeback Win at Pioneers' Place

Bobcats Scratch Out Comeback Win at Pioneers' Place

OLATHE, KS - The Peru State women's basketball t0eam defeated the MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers on Wednesday, December 13, 70-63. The Bobcats are now 2-6 in the Heart of America conference and 5-7 overall.

Peru State College Defender Nabs Another National Honor

Peru State College Defender Nabs Another National Honor

PERU, NE - On Wednesday, December 15, the NAIA announced the 2023 NAIA Football All-America Teams. Devin Adams, a senior from Pembroke Pines, FL, was named third-team All-American Defensive Line.

Wildcats Finish Doubleheader Sweep in Peru With Strong Second Half

Wildcats Finish Doubleheader Sweep in Peru With Strong Second Half

PERU, NE - The Peru State men's basketball team fell in a conference matchup to the Baker Wildcats in Peru on Wednesday, 81-73. The Bobcats are now 3-3 in the Heart of America conference and 7-3 overall.

Wildcats Storm Back in Second Half to Top Bobcats

Wildcats Storm Back in Second Half to Top Bobcats

PERU, NE - The Peru State women's basketball team fell in a conference matchup to the Baker Wildcats in Peru on Wednesday, 85-75. The Bobcats are now 1-5 in the Heart of America conference and 4-6 overall.

Peru State Gets Back in the Win Column With Strong Shooting Against Grand View

Peru State Gets Back in the Win Column With Strong Shooting Against Grand View

PERU, NE - The Peru State men's basketball team defeated the Grand View Vikings 104-87 at home in the AWAC on November 29. The Bobcats are now 7-1 overall and 3-1 in the Heart of America Conference.

Big Fourth Quarter Leads #23 Vikings Past Bobcats

Big Fourth Quarter Leads #23 Vikings Past Bobcats

PERU, NE - The Peru State women's basketball team fell to the #23 Grand View Vikings at home 99-82 on Wednesday, November 29. The Bobcats are now 4-4 overall and 1-3 in the Heart of America Conference.

Marauders Hand Bobcats Exhibition Loss in South Dakota

Marauders Hand Bobcats Exhibition Loss in South Dakota

ABERDEEN, SD - The Peru State men's basketball team fell to the University of Mary Marauders 87-66 on Saturday afternoon in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Bobcats Drop Exhibition Contest at DII Northern State University

Bobcats Drop Exhibition Contest at DII Northern State University

ABERDEEN, SD - The Peru State men's basketball team fell to the NCAA DII Northern State Wolves 94-65 on Friday evening in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Bobcats Come Back From Double-Digit Deficit in OT Win at Benedictine

Bobcats Come Back From Double-Digit Deficit in OT Win at Benedictine

ATCHISON, KS - The Peru State men's basketball team beat the Benedictine Ravens in an overtime thriller on Tuesday night in Atchison, KS, 62-60. The Bobcats are now 6-1 overall and 2-1 in the Heart of America Conference.

Bobcats Unable to Keep Up with Ravens in Conference Loss

Bobcats Unable to Keep Up with Ravens in Conference Loss

ATCHISON, KS - The Peru State women's basketball team fell to the Benedictine Ravens in a conference matchup on Tuesday, November 21, 87-69. The Bobcats are now 4-3 overall and 1-2 in the Heart of America Conference.

Numerous Bobcat Football Players Honored by HAAC for Their 2023 Performances

Numerous Bobcat Football Players Honored by HAAC for Their 2023 Performances

OVERLAND PARK, KS - The Heart of America Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference selections in the North Division for the 2023 football season.

Bobcat Senior Earns Player of the Week Nod for MBB in HAAC

Bobcat Senior Earns Player of the Week Nod for MBB in HAAC

OVERLAND PARK, KS - On Monday, November 20, the Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its Players of the Week. David Wingett Jr. (Sr., Winnebago, NE), was named WinWon Men's Basketball Player of the Week.

Bobcats Show No Mercy Against Mustangs in Dominant Win

Bobcats Show No Mercy Against Mustangs in Dominant Win

PERU, NE - The Peru State men's basketball team got a big win over the Mount Mercy Mustangs in Peru, NE, on Saturday afternoon, 91-46. The Bobcats are now 1-1 in the Heart of America Conference and 5-1 overall.

Peru State's Comeback Attempt Falls Just Short Against Mustangs

Peru State's Comeback Attempt Falls Just Short Against Mustangs

PERU, NE - The Peru State women's basketball team fell in a conference matchup to the Mount Mercy Mustangs in Peru, NE, on Saturday, 59-55. The Bobcats are now 1-1 in the Heart of America conference and 4-2 overall.

Ten Bobcat Cross Country Runners Nab NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

Ten Bobcat Cross Country Runners Nab NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

PERU, NE - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) released the 2023 Daktronics NAIA Women's Cross Country Scholar-Athletes on Thursday, November 16.

Peru State College MBB Team Drops Conference Opener at Park's Place

Peru State College MBB Team Drops Conference Opener at Park's Place

PARKVILLE, MO - The Peru State Men's Basketball team fell on the road to Park University 82-66 on Wednesday, November 15. The Bobcats are now 4-1 overall and 0-1 in the Heart of America Conference.

Two Bobcat Volleyball Players Earn All-Conference Recognition

Two Bobcat Volleyball Players Earn All-Conference Recognition

OVERLAND PARK, KS - On Tuesday, November 14, the Heart of America Athletic Conference named its Women's Volleyball All-Conference Award winners.

Peru State MBB Squad Moves to 4-0 with Win Over Coyotes

Peru State MBB Squad Moves to 4-0 with Win Over Coyotes

NORTH NEWTON, KS - The Peru State men's basketball team beat Kansas Wesleyan in a close game, 84-79, in North Newton, KS, on Saturday afternoon. The Bobcats are now 4-0 overall.

Bobcats' Football Season Concludes with Shutout of Wildcats

Bobcats' Football Season Concludes with Shutout of Wildcats

PERU, NE - The Peru State football team beat the Culver-Stockton Wildcats on Saturday 36-0. The Bobcats finished the season 5-6 overall and 3-2 in the Heart of America Conference.

Bobcats Outlast Bethel to Continue Solid Start to the Season

Bobcats Outlast Bethel to Continue Solid Start to the Season

NORTH NEWTON, KS - The Peru State Men's Basketball team defeated the Bethel College Threshers 88-73 in North Newton, KS, on Friday evening. The Bobcats are now 3-0 overall, for the first time since the 2018-19 season.

Peru State WBB Team Grounds Eagles in Dominant Win

Peru State WBB Team Grounds Eagles in Dominant Win

PERU, NE - The Peru State women's basketball team earned a win over the Avila University Eagles at home on Friday night, 85-65. The Bobcats are now 3-1 overall.

Late Free Throw Puts Peru State on Top in Tiger Tussle

Late Free Throw Puts Peru State on Top in Tiger Tussle

CRETE, NE - The Peru State Men's Basketball Team beat the Doane Tigers in Crete, Nebraska, 68-67, in the last six seconds of the game.

Peru State Football Squad Falls to Clarke Despite Allowing Season-Low Yardage

Peru State Football Squad Falls to Clarke Despite Allowing Season-Low Yardage

PERU, NE - The Peru State Football Team fell to the Clarke Pride, 31-17, on Saturday afternoon. The Bobcats are now 2-2 in the Heart of America Conference and 4-6 Overall.

Peru State Women's Basketball Starts Season With Win in Kansas

Peru State Women's Basketball Starts Season With Win in Kansas

LAWRENCE, KS - The Peru State Women's Basketball Team won their first game of the season in Lawrence, KS, against Haskell Indian Nations University on Wednesday, 68-60.

Bobcats Secure Road Win Over Yellowjackets to Close the Season

Bobcats Secure Road Win Over Yellowjackets to Close the Season

LAMONI, IA - The Peru State Bobcats beat the Graceland Yellowjackets 3-1 in Lamoni, Iowa, in their final game of the season Tuesday, October 31.

Second-Ranked Vikings Stymie Bobcats in Shutout

Second-Ranked Vikings Stymie Bobcats in Shutout

DES MOINES, IA - The Peru State Football team falls to the nationally-ranked No. 2 Grand View Vikings, 45-0, on Saturday afternoon.

Peru State Falls in Five to Statesmen on Senior Night

Peru State Falls in Five to Statesmen on Senior Night

PERU, NE - Peru State volleyball fell to the William Penn Statesmen in a 5-set match on Saturday afternoon in the AWAC.

Peru State Battles Vikings in Narrow Five-Set Loss

Peru State Battles Vikings in Narrow Five-Set Loss

PERU, NE - Peru State Volleyball falls in a hard fought 5-set match to the Grand View Vikings on Friday Night.

Bobcats Swept by Wildcats in Midweek Road Competition

Bobcats Swept by Wildcats in Midweek Road Competition

CANTON, MO - The Peru State volleyball team fell to the Culver-Stockton Wildcats in Canton, MO, in a 3-set match on Tuesday evening.

Peru State Cross Country Squads Wrap Up Regular Season in Kansas Competition

Peru State Cross Country Squads Wrap Up Regular Season in Kansas Competition

WINFIELD, KS - On Saturday, October 21, the Peru State Men's and Women's Cross Country Teams competed in the Mid-States Classic in Winfield, KS.

Peru State Football Beats Statesmen with Dominant Defense in Second Half

Peru State Football Beats Statesmen with Dominant Defense in Second Half

OSKALOOSA, IA - The Peru State football team defeated the William Penn Statesmen, 24-13, on Saturday afternoon in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Bobcats Split Two Home Volleyball Matches in Conference Competition

Bobcats Split Two Home Volleyball Matches in Conference Competition

PERU, NE - The Peru State Volleyball team had two conference home matches this weekend.

Bobcats Picked Fourth in the Heart's Preseason MBB Coaches' Poll

Bobcats Picked Fourth in the Heart's Preseason MBB Coaches' Poll

OVERLAND PARK, KS - The Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its 2023-24 Heart Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll

Peru State Picked Twelfth in Heart WBB Preseason Coaches' Poll

Peru State Picked Twelfth in Heart WBB Preseason Coaches' Poll

OVERLAND PARK, KS - The Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its, 2023-24 Heart Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll

Nationally-Ranked Flames Burn Bobcats in Omaha

Nationally-Ranked Flames Burn Bobcats in Omaha

OMAHA, NE - The Peru State volleyball team fell to the #9 College of Saint Mary Flames in Omaha, NE, in a 3-set match on Wednesday evening.

Bobcats Start Conference Play With Win Over Yellowjackets

Bobcats Start Conference Play With Win Over Yellowjackets

PERU, NE - The Peru State College football team defeated Graceland, 37-31, on Saturday afternoon in the Oak Bowl.

Peru State Volleyball Drops Two Home Contests Over the Weekend

Peru State Volleyball Drops Two Home Contests Over the Weekend

PERU, NE - The Peru State Volleyball team fell to the Central Methodist Eagles in a 3-set match at home on Friday evening.

Bobcat Volleyball Suffers a Pair of Four-Set Road Losses Over the Weekend

Bobcat Volleyball Suffers a Pair of Four-Set Road Losses Over the Weekend

BALDWIN CITY, KS & OLATHE, KS - The Peru State volleyball team fell to the Baker Wildcats in Baldwin City, Kansas, in a close 4-set match on Friday evening.

Scholar-Team Awards Handed Out to Eleven Bobcat Squads

Scholar-Team Awards Handed Out to Eleven Bobcat Squads

PERU, NE - The Peru State College athletic teams found success not only on the court but also in the classroom during the 2022-23 school year.

Peru State College Defender Earns Weekly NAIA and Conference Honors

Peru State College Defender Earns Weekly NAIA and Conference Honors

PERU, NE - On Monday, October 2, the NAIA, and the Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its Players of the Week. Ashley Thompson (Springfield, GA) was named NAIA National Defensive Player of the Week

Peru State College Scores on Offense, Defense, and Special Teams for Homecoming Win

Peru State College Scores on Offense, Defense, and Special Teams for Homecoming Win

PERU, NE - The Peru State football team picked up its second win of the season with a win over Missouri Valley. The Bobcats improve to 2-4 overall while the Vikings fall to 3-2 overall.

Bobcats Top Wildcats in Wild Five-Set Homecoming Win

Bobcats Top Wildcats in Wild Five-Set Homecoming Win

PERU, NE - The Peru State volleyball team defeated the Culver-Stockton Wildcats in five sets Saturday morning.

Bobcats Compete at Wildcats' Cross Country Event

Bobcats Compete at Wildcats' Cross Country Event

WAYNE, NE - On Friday, September 22, the Peru State men's, and women's cross country teams competed in the Wildcat Classic hosted by Wayne State College.

New Peru State College Women's Basketball Head Coach Names Assistant from South Dakota

New Peru State College Women's Basketball Head Coach Names Assistant from South Dakota

PERU, NE - Peru State women's basketball head coach Jason Smith has recently hired Michael Sybrant as its next assistant coach. Sybrant was most recently the assistant women's basketball coach at NCAA DII South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City, S.D

Peru State College Names New Assistant Baseball Coach

Peru State College Names New Assistant Baseball Coach

PERU, NE - Peru State baseball head coach Blake Beaber has recently hired Chris Stout as assistant coach. Stout was most recently the assistant (Associate Head) and pitching coach at NCAA DIII Grinnell College from 2020-2023.

Top-Ranked Wildcats Record Sweep of Bobcats in Exhibition Match for Peru State

Top-Ranked Wildcats Record Sweep of Bobcats in Exhibition Match for Peru State

WAYNE, NE - The Peru State volleyball team fell to NCAA DII No. 1 Wayne State on Tuesday night.

Peru State announces hall of famers

Peru State announces hall of famers

Five individuals and the 92-93 women's basketball team honored

Bobcats Get First Win of the Season on the Gridiron in St. Louis

Bobcats Get First Win of the Season on the Gridiron in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO - The Peru State football team earned its first win on Saturday afternoon at Missouri Baptist 43-32. The Bobcats are now 1-4 overall and the Spartans fall to 0-4 overall.

Peru State Volleyball Swept by to 8th-Ranked Pirates

Peru State Volleyball Swept by to 8th-Ranked Pirates

PARKVILLE, MO - The Peru State volleyball team fell to No. 8 Park on Saturday afternoon in three sets. The Bobcats are now 6-12 overall and 1-5 Heart of America Athletic Conference play while the Pirates are now 11-2 overall and 5-0 Heart play.Below is a

Benedictine Bests Bobcats in Friday Night Volleyball

Benedictine Bests Bobcats in Friday Night Volleyball

ATCHISON, KS - The Peru State volleyball team fell to the Benedictine Ravens in three sets on Friday night.

Bobcats name homecoming grand marshals

Bobcats name homecoming grand marshals

Butch and Dobey Falter Haws to be honored

Bobcats Drop Five-Setter at Vikings' Place

Bobcats Drop Five-Setter at Vikings' Place

DES MOINES, IA - The Peru State volleyball team fell to the Grand View Vikings in five sets on Tuesday night as the reverse sweep fell short.