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Fifth year senior forward Aleah Grundahl etched her name into Whitewater women’s basketball history by claiming all major scoring records in her time as a Warhawk and winning WIAC Player of the Year in three consecutive seasons. Grundahl compiled a 107-24 career record in her time with the program.

Basketball building towards future

Gabe Sadoski, Asst. Women’s Sports Editor March 17, 2024

UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team’s season ended after a crushing loss to Transylvania University (Kentucky) in the quarterfinals round of the NCAA tournament but remains hopeful for what is to...

Mallory Oloffson, number 12, a junior defending our net against the Wheaton Thunders.

Warhawks’ defense results in victory

Brian Gale, Women’s Sports Journalist December 11, 2023

UW-Whitewater women's basketball secured a 73-54 win over Wheaton. This win kept the No. 5 Warhawks undefeated as they carried on with their hot start to the season. The scoring would start off with...

Warhawks finish season as national runner-ups

Warhawks finish season as national runner-ups

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor March 27, 2022

The Warhawk women’s basketball team capped the 2021-22 season with a 28-5 record and an NCAA Tournament run that left them just short of a National Championship. Whitewater advanced to the Final Four...

Cutting down nets: Junior forward Aleah Grundahl (33) cuts down the net after the game to celebrate the win.

Warhawks headed to Final Four

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor March 13, 2022

The UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team earned their spot in the Final Four after an electrifying weekend of basketball at Kachel Gymnasium in Whitewater. The Warhawks hosted the sectional rounds of...

Freshman guard Kacie Carollo looks down the court during their first round NCAA tournament game in Kachel Gymnasium Mar. 4, 2022.

Sweet weekend for Warhawk Women

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2022

The UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 after victories in the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Warhawks hosted Ripon College, Illinois-Wesleyan and Depauw...

Freshman guard Kacie Carollo makes a drive toward the basket during their home game against the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Jan. 26, 2022.

Warhawks take WIAC title

Mac Molli, Journalist February 13, 2022

The No. 7 UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team defeated the UW-Platteville Pioneers 56-35 in Kachel Gymnasium Wednesday, Feb. 9.  The Warhawks wore special white and pink uniforms to support fundraising...

UW-Whitewater Warhawks Women’s basketball team is seen here breaking it down at the end of a timeout against UW-La Crosse Feb. 2nd 2022.

Warhawks win big on National Women in Sports Day

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor February 6, 2022

The UW-Whitewater and UW-La Crosse women’s basketball teams put on a show for National Women in Sports Day at Kachel gymnasium Wednesday, Feb. 2. Warhawks edged out the Eagles in a back and forth affair...

Freshman guard number 13 Kacie Carollo looks to make a basket against the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point during their home game on Jan. 26, 2022.

Record night in double overtime for women’s basketball

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor January 30, 2022

The No. 9 UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team (17-2, 8-1 WIAC) defeated the UW-Stevens Point (9-7, 2-5 WIAC) 74-69 in double overtime Wednesday night Jan. 26 at Kachel Gymnasium in the Williams Center....

Emily Schumacher named top female athlete

Emily Schumacher named top female athlete

Erika Marion, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2019

Being noticed for hard work is a goal a lot of people want to accomplish. Emily Schumacher from the women’s basketball team has done just that, as she was voted the best female athlete in this year’s...

Warhawks suffer first-round defeat

Ethan Maurice, Staff Reporter March 4, 2019

After a season full of ups and downs, the Whitewater women’s basketball team played their last game of the season, losing 72-56 to Washington University in St. Louis in the NCAA tournament first round...

Freckmann joins elite company

Freckmann joins elite company

Erika Marion, Assistant Sports Editor February 11, 2019

Each athlete has a different role when it comes to making a team. Some are supporting members, some are starters, and a few are a rare breed. Senior forward Olivia Freckmann fits that rare breed category. Freckmann...

Women’s basketball heating up in WIAC

Women’s basketball heating up in WIAC

Ethan Maurice, Staff Reporter January 29, 2019

After a slow start to conference play, the Warhawk women’s basketball team has taken off on a four-game winning streak by beating UW-Platteville and No. 22 UW-La Crosse this past week. Sophomore guard...

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