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Thill follows sister’s footsteps

February 15, 2012
For UW-Whitewater sophomore Kaitlyn Thill, growing up as the youngest of six basketball-playing sisters meant plenty of long car rides to various gyms around Wisconsin. Thill is a self-described “true point guard,” and prides herself on being a selfless teammate.

Blanchard has NFL in mind

February 8, 2012
This past Saturday, former UW-Whitewater quarterback Matt Blanchard continued his NFL preparation campaign by playing in the Player’s All-Star Classic. This game is held annually in Little Rock, Ark., for potential NFL prospects to showcase their abilities.

After loss to UW-Stevens Point, women’s hoops bounce back

February 1, 2012
After a rough loss at UW-Stevens Point on Wednesday that ended an eight-game win streak, the women’s basketball team rebounded with a win at home against UW-Eau Claire.

Women’s basketball team riding eight-game win streak

January 25, 2012
The women’s basketball team extended its winning streak to eight with victories over UW-Oshkosh and UW-Stout this past Wednesday and Saturday.

Men win eight straight, stay perfect

December 14, 2011
The men’s basketball team remains perfect after defeating UW-Eau Claire 68-59 Saturday and UW-La Crosse 60-45 Wednesday. The ’Hawks will face UW-Stevens Point at 7 p.m. in Stevens Point.

Men’s hoops remains undefeated

December 7, 2011
The men’s basketball team improved to 8-0 this past week after defeating Illinois Wesleyan University on Wednesday 65-53 and stomping UW-Stout 84-51 on Saturday. The Warhawks will host UW-La Crosse tonight at 7 p.m. in the Kachel Gymnasium.

Women’s basketball thrashes UW-Stout, improves to 6-1

December 7, 2011
The women’s basketball team improved their record to 6-1 on Saturday when they dominated UW-Stout to the tune of a 95-65 victory. The ’Hawks are off to a good start, and they will try to take another step tonight when they play UW-La Crosse at 7 p.m.

Rare opportunity for UW-W wrestling

November 29, 2011
Lee Kemp, a former three-time wrestling world champion, has been welcomed by the Warhawk staff as a complementary coach. Kemp, 54, has been inducted into both the Wisconsin and American wrestling halls of fame and is widely regarded as one of the best wrestlers of his generation.

Former UW-W basketball standout drafted

November 22, 2011
For the first time ever, a Warhawk is among the ranks of the NBA Developmental League. Myles McKay, who played at UW-Whitewater for two years under head coach Pat Miller, was picked in the sixth round of the D-League draft by the Austin Toros, an affiliate of the San Antonio Spurs.

Champs remain undefeated

November 16, 2011
The men’s club rugby team might have forgotten what losing feels like. On Sunday, the Warhawks won the Midwest Sectional for the third consecutive year, increasing their win streak to 30 matches in a row.

Women’s soccer earn first-ever NCAA Tournament bid

November 9, 2011
In a game that will be officially recorded as a draw, the UW-Whitewater women’s soccer team fell to UW-Oshkosh in a shootout that decided the WIAC Championship.

Experienced group to lead wrestlers

November 2, 2011
An experienced UW-Whitewater wrestling team is coming off of a successful season and will begin the 2011 season this Friday against UW-Eau Claire. The Warhawks finished second in the WIAC last season, and sent four wrestlers to the national tournament.
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