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FULTON -- William Woods University had 11 student-athletes eligible for recognition as Daktronics NAIA scholar-athletes for mens and womens basketball.

FULTON -- Natalie Thomas scored 20 points for William Woods (13-14, 7-11 AMC) on her senior night outing, but a fourth-quarter comeback attempt by the Owls came too late against Williams Baptist (22-5, 15-3 AMC) as WWU fell 77-58 on Saturday.

Columbia, Mo. – The Columbia College women's basketball team celebrated Senior Day with a 68-52 win over Williams Woods University Saturday at the Arena of Southwell Complex.   Prior to the game, Columbia honored its four seniors: Mackenzie Hess, Allison Stiers, Jasmine Taylor and Madison Weydert.   Columbia won its fourth-straight game to improve to 22-4…

NEVADA -- Despite a career-high 17 points from Peyton Dearing, William Woods (13-11, 7-8 American Midwest Conference) wasnt able to overcome a messy first half on Thursday night, falling 65-49 to Cottey College (15-10, 7-8 AMC) on the road.

FULTON -- After a pre-game ceremony honoring her 1,000th career point, Sydney Booker turned in a career game with 19 points and 15 rebounds as William Woods (13-10, 7-7 American Midwest Conference) downed Harris-Stowe State University (2-18, 1-13 AMC) 69-51 on Tuesday night.

ST. LOUIS -- After twice seeing the contest postponed due to winter weather, William Woods (12-8, 6-5 American Midwest Conference) was able to wrap up the front half of the conference schedule on Monday night, coasting to a 70-54 win over Harris-Stowe State University (3-16, 1-10 AMC).

Fulton, Mo. – The Columbia College women's basketball team opened the fourth quarter on a 13-2 run to break open a three-point game in a 73-55 win at William Woods University Saturday at Anderson Arena in Fulton, Mo.   Columbia won its seventh-straight game to improve to 16-3 (8-1 AMC), while William Woods…

FULTON -- The William Woods Owls took an early seven-point lead and defended well for the most part Saturday at Anderson Arena.

POINT LOOKOUT -- Behind a dominant performance on the offensive glass and a double-double (21 points and 16 rebounds) by Aiyanna Tanksley, William Woods (3-1) downed Southwestern Christian (3-1) 70-63 on Friday night.

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