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Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist

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UW-Whitewater senior guard Jameer Baker goes up aggressively for a layup against Hope College against senior guard Sam Carlson in UW-Whitewater’s Kachel Gymnasium Dec. 6 2024.

Watertown roots Warhawks on win

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Journalist
December 9, 2024
Wheelchair basketball players, pictured, from left, Thomas Oberst (21), Talen Jourdan(3), and Benny Guerin(12) get ready for a rebound during a matchup vs. Edinboro last season at Kachel Fieldhouse in Whitewater.

National title defense on the line

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist
December 1, 2024
Standing next to the many women’s championship trophies, Interim Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Ryan Callahan proudly celebrates 50 years of the Wisconsin Women’s Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in the Williams Center Oct. 23.

Transfer trend taking over

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist
December 1, 2024
Senior running back Tamir Thomas breaking a tackle to score at Perkins Stadium Friday Oct, 18th, 2024.

Lessons learned from ‘bummer’ season

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist
November 24, 2024
UW-Whitewater’s Matt White (2) defends against UW-Eau Claire’s Alvaro Alanis (20) during their soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 at Fiskum Field in Whitewater.

Men’s soccer team looks toward future

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist
November 17, 2024
Senior defensive lineman, Matt Burba, rushing the quarterback at Perkins Stadium Sautrday, November 2nd.

Leader of ‘the dark side’

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist
November 10, 2024
UW-Whitewater Women’s Cross Country runners, pictured, from left, Kayla Fogarty and Mollie Bennett run down the home stretch at the Warhawk Open on Friday, Oct. 25 in Whitewater.

Warhawks perform well at home meet

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist
October 27, 2024
Members of the College Republicans meet and greet Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson after his visit with the club on Monday, Oct. 7 at Upham Hall in Whitewater. Pictured, from left, UWW College Republicans Alumni Association executive director Trenton Kerbs; Chair of UWW College Republicans Sophia Fyfe, Sen. Johnson and UWW College Republicans Alumni Association President John Beauchamp.

Warhawks talk politics with Wisconsin senators

Mikey Rottier, Journalist
October 20, 2024
International members of the UW-Whitewater Men’s Soccer team, pictured, from left, Kristinn Thorrson from Hafnarfjarðar, Iceland; Matt White from Bangor, Northern Ireland; Beau Baines from Peterborough, England and Luka Breslin from Dublin, Ireland provide a global perspective to the campus.

Soccer takes advantage of international enrollment

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist
October 6, 2024
Shelvin Garrett II competes in the Olympic trials on Friday, June 28, in Eugene, Oreg.

Warhawk purple represented at Olympic trials

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist
September 29, 2024
UW-Whitewater’s football team lines up on offense as quarterback Jackson Chryst yells a play against University of Mary Hardin-Baylor at Whitewater’s Perkins Stadium Sept. 21 2024.

Whitewater turnover trouble

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Journalist
September 22, 2024
Friends, family and teammates, pictured, left to right, Chris Davis Jr., Chris Davis Sr., Daniel Schoettler and Quardell Young celebrate together after winning the 2012 national championship.

Remembering a Warhawk great

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist
September 15, 2024
Miles Hagen runs onto the field in a matchup against Wartburg college

More expected from men’s soccer

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist
September 8, 2024
Jason Ceniti takes off for a run against Saint John’s Sept. 9th, 2023.

Players use platform for a purpose

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist
September 1, 2024

Senior night slugfest

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Journalist
February 18, 2024
Setting goals for WIAC championships

Setting goals for WIAC championships

Mikey Rottier, Sports Journalist
February 11, 2024
Whitewater wins the opening game tipoff against Olivet on December 10, 2022 in Kachel Gymnasium. From Left: Delvin Barnstable, Carter Capstran, Trevon Chisolm, Miles Barnstable and Jameer Barker.

Men’s basketball up and down over break

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
January 21, 2024
Winter White Out

Winter White Out

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
January 21, 2024
Jameer Barker takes a shot in the team’s first game of the season versus Gustavus Adolphus.

Warhawk point guard runs offense

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
December 3, 2023
Kelly Whipple poses for an action shot on the bowling team’s media day inside Warhawk Alley.

Bowling heads into break

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Editor
November 27, 2023
Head coach, Jarod Wichser, coaches the Warhawks to a 86-77 win against the Pioneers in Kachel Gymnasium on Wednesday night

Men’s hoops remains unbeaten

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Editor
November 26, 2023
Captain and goalie for the UW-Whitewater Men’s Soccer team, Duncan Morgan (1), takes a goal kick for the Warhawks.

Goalkeeper reflects on successful season

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Editor
November 26, 2023
UW-Whitewater guard Jameer Barker shoots a basket over a Gustavus Adolphus defender in the UW-Whitewater Kachel Gymnasium Nov 10 2023.

Perfect first weekend for Men’s Basketball

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
November 12, 2023
The team is all smiles in the huddle after a resilient effort versus Wisconsin.

Basketball proves resilient against Badgers

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
Tyler Vasey celebrates his first career touchdown with the Warhawks after returning a kickoff for 93 yards.

Freshman adds offensive depth

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
Photographer Steve Frommell

New leadership continues culture of excellence

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
October 29, 2023
Caden Straka recovers a Stout fumble on Saturday afternoon

Warhawks execute Stout defensive stand

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
October 22, 2023
Athletic Black Excellence hosts an informational night where members played games and got to know each other.

Athletic Black Excellence providing an outlet

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
October 15, 2023
Drew Best is bundled up as a sideline reporter for a cold-weather Warhawk football game at Perkins Stadium.

Best in the business

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
October 8, 2023
Former Warhawk honored with basketball tournament

Former Warhawk honored with basketball tournament

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
October 1, 2023
Alec Ogden (1) hands off the ball to Warhawk running back Alijah Maherr-Parr (23, right) in UW-Whitewater’s week one matchup against John Carroll University.

Final stop on collegiate carousel

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
September 24, 2023
Pat Miller (middle) huddles around his players during a home contest in the Kachel Gymnasium

Decorated basketball coach closes chapter with Warhawks

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Editor
September 17, 2023
Women's Cross Country team standing together for a team photo before warming up.

Cross Country burns competition

Mikey Rottier, Editor
September 17, 2023
Reuben Giorgio competes in their home opener, the UW-Whitewater invitational.

A team ‘unlike any other’

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports ditor
September 10, 2023
Warhawk football press conference, from left to right: Jeff Isotalo-McGuire, Tamir Thomas, Hawk Heffner, Roy Panthier.

Football sets tone for successful season

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Editor
September 3, 2023
Aleah Grundahl earned her second consecutive All-American selection as well as hitting the 1,000 career points mark with the program. (Mikey Rottier)

Warhawks thriving in women’s sports

Mikey Rottier, Women's Sports Editor
April 30, 2023
Alumnus named new leader of women’s soccer

Alumnus named new leader of women’s soccer

Mikey Rottier
April 30, 2023
All-American swings into spring

All-American swings into spring

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
April 16, 2023
The Warhawk women’s basketball team won the conference tour

Women’s basketball racks up rewards

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
April 2, 2023
Lily Sheppard is a senior marketing major and is opting to stay for her fifth year next season and begin graduate school

Golfer takes another swing

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
March 27, 2023
Yssa Sto. Domingo goes up against a defender for a shot near the basket in what would be the final game of her career.

Women’s basketball stopped in Sweet 16

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
March 12, 2023
UW-Whitewater Women’s basketball team tip off playoff game against Webster University in the Kachel Gymnasium Mar. 3 2023

Sweet victory for women’s basketball

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
March 5, 2023
Jenna Weinfurt (17, left) celebrates with her team during a home competition for the Warhawks

Growing women’s sports for young athletes

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
February 26, 2023
Head coach Keri Carollo cuts down the net and waves it to her team after winning her third WIAC tournament championship in her 21st season as the Warhawks head coach

WIAC champs reap revenge

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
February 26, 2023
Head women’s soccer coach Ryan Quamme joined the Warhawk soccer program as an assistant in 2008 and took over the head coaching position for the women in 2011. He announced his resignation after the 2022 season.

Soccer coach resigns to pursue new endeavor

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
February 19, 2023
Meghan Dunning takes an at bat last season against UW-River Falls at the Warhawks home stadium.

Pre-season confidence high for softball

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
February 19, 2023
Sarah Clancy competes against a defender for the ball during a D3 soccer match

Tapping the peak performance of a college athlete

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
February 12, 2023
tion: Katie McNamara sets up in the blocks and prepares to race at an indoor track event

Captain embraces leadership role

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
February 5, 2023
Aleah Grundahl fights for a loose ball on the Warhawks home court

All-American chasing title

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
Head Coach Keri Carollo offers encouragement to her team during a game in the 2013 season at Kachel Gymnasium

Basketball coach hits historic milestone

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
Olivia Zinanni

Sports photographer captures the moment

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
January 22, 2023
UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team huddles together and cheers at the start of the game versus Augustana, at the Williams Center.

Basketball finds shooting stride

Mikey Rottier, Women's Sports Editor
December 11, 2022
Korxue Yang shared his music video, “From a Place” with the students and other audience members at Summers Auditorium

Alumni shares success as rapper

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Women's Sports Editor
December 11, 2022
Jill Cavanaugh (left) and Amanda Leder compete in the one mile run, during the warhawks track & field meet against UW-Oshkosh.

Track and Field anticipates impressive season

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
December 4, 2022
Gabby Sponseller (photo courtesy Gabby Sponseller)

Swim and dive captain makes a splash

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
November 28, 2022
UW-Whitewater Warhawks on defense against Illinois Wesleyan Nov. 16 2022.

Warhawks topple Titans

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
November 21, 2022
UW-Whitewater and Millikin University players get ready for the game tip off at Kachel Gymnasium Nov. 12 2022.

All-American reaches historic milestone

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
November 13, 2022
Junior runner Paige Fassbender competes in the WIAC conference cross country meet

Women’s cross country finish Fifth in WIAC

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
November 6, 2022
Cutting down nets: Junior forward Aleah Grundahl (33) cuts down the net after the game to celebrate the win.

Basketball shoots for first National Championship

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
October 30, 2022
Whipple poses for an action shot on media day at Warhawk Alley

Standout bowler returns for second season

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
October 23, 2022
Morgan Jensen leaps for a free ball at Kris Russell Volleyball Arena in Whitewater

Senior provides strong defensive presence

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
October 16, 2022
Hannah Proctor (#6) and Jenna Weinfurt (#17) jump to block a shot by UW-Platteville's Claudia Johnson (#10) inside the Kris Russell Volleyball Arena on Oct. 4, 2022.

Volleyball wins 11th straight

Mikey Rottier, Women's Sports Editor
October 9, 2022
Female leaders foster success

Female leaders foster success

Mikey Rottier, Women's Sports Editor
October 2, 2022
UW-Whitewater Warhawk volleyball players celebrate a point won against UW-Stevens Point Sept. 21, 2022.

Volleyball soars to top of WIAC standings

Mikey Rottier, Women's Sports Editor
September 25, 2022
UW-Whitewater player Oakley Witteck is seen here getting ready to receive a pass from a teammate against Luther College from Iowa Sept 14 2022.

Senior night shutout

Mikey Rottier, Women's Sports Editor
September 18, 2022
Warhawk women’s soccer gathers for a team picture Credit: Taylor Carlson

Small roster, big hearts

Mikey Rottier, Women's Sports Editor
September 11, 2022
The Warhawk tennis team poses for a picture after winning the WIAC Tournament in 2021 Credit: Frank Barnes

[Photo] Whitewater looks to continue WIAC streak

Brian Gale, Journalist
September 11, 2022
Warhawk Cross Country Star Leads Young Squad

Warhawk Cross Country Star Leads Young Squad

Mikey Rottier,, Women’s Sports Editor
September 4, 2022
Warhawk utility player Brooke Mangler bats against UW-River Falls Apr. 9 2022.

Bright future for softball freshman

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
May 1, 2022
UW-Whitewater pitcher Mallory Hollatz is seen here pitching against Carthage College at the Van Steenderen Complex Apr. 21 2022.

Softball homestand ends with walk off win

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2022
Gracie Holland gets ready to compete in pole vault during the indoor track season (Photo credit given to Adam Giljohann)

Pole vaulter chases national championship

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2022
Shelvin Garrett competes in the triple jump at the Warhawks home indoor track facility Kachel Fieldhouse

Long jumper reaches national podium

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 2022
Warhawk shortstop Meghan Dunning bats against UW-River Falls Apr. 9 2022.

Softball finishes first week of conference play

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2022
Former softball player converts to golfer

Former softball player converts to golfer

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
April 3, 2022
Warhawks finish season as national runner-ups

Warhawks finish season as national runner-ups

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
March 27, 2022
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
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
Freshman kicker Matt Maldonado makes another field goal for the Warhawk football team.

Maldonado says farewell to Whitewater, enters transfer portal

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
March 6, 2022
Freshman guard Kacie Carollo takes a shot during the home game against the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Jan. 23, 2022.

Women finish second in WIAC basketball tournament

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
February 27, 2022
Freshman guard JT Hoytink makes a drive toward the basket against the University of Wisconsin - River Falls in the Kachel Gymnasium Jan. 22, 2022.

Warhawks tie for third in WIAC men’s basketball tournament

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
February 27, 2022
Members of the UW-Whitewater softball team huddle at the pitchers mound before the start of an inning, during the Warhawks game against the University of Chicago Mar. 27, 2021.

Warhawk softball remembers ‘why’

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2022
Shinhoster eyes NCAA title

Shinhoster eyes NCAA title

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2022
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
Freshman Tyler Holldorf, far lane, prepares to run the sixty meter dash during the “Squig” Converse Invitational meet in Whitewater on Jan. 28, 2022.

Fassbender flies by facility record at track meet

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2022
Senior quarterback Max Meylor gets ready to throw the ball to another team member during the game against DePauw University Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.

QB Meylor ‘trusts the process’ in shot at pros

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2022
The Warhawks Men’s basketball team huddles and cheers together before the game against the University of Whitworth Saturday, Nov. 13. 2021.

Coronavirus halts men’s basketball momentum

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2022
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