(Peru, Neb.)- Women's Basketball clinched a significant victory against the William Penn Statesmen on January 3, 2026, in Peru, Neb. With a final score of 77-50, the Bobcats demonstrated their prowess on the court. This win adjusts their seasonal record to 10-6 overall, with a conference record of 7-2 in the NAIA division.

The game began with William Penn taking an early lead with a 3-pointer from Kayla Jones, but Peru State quickly countered, led by strong plays from Kylie Diaz and MaKinley Tobey. Despite a close first period, with William Penn ahead 17-16, the Bobcats closed the half in the lead, 33-30, thanks to key contributions from Kylie Diaz and Dakota Haner.

Throughout the third period, Peru State continued to dominate, extending their lead to 17 points, marked by stellar performances from Diaz and Savannah Bingham. Diaz's notable plays and defensive stops were pivotal in expanding the lead. The third period ended with the Bobcats leading 58-41.

The final period saw continued effort from Peru State, with contributors such as Dodd, Vonderschmidt, and Haner. The game concluded at a substantial margin, ensuring a Bobcats win at 77-50. Key performances included Kylie Diaz, who scored 22 points and secured 17 rebounds, and Tiara Dodd with 12 points and 6 rebounds, alongside their teammates who all played crucial roles in the victory.