Senior flexes out another national title
Augie Spankowski, Senior Sports Reporter
March 18, 2018
Senior Jordan Newman finished off his UW-Whitewater wrestling career just like he did last year – on top. Newman became just the second wrestler in program history to win back-to-back national titles, defeating No. 3 ranked Tyler Lutes of Wartburg (Iowa) in the 184-pound division. It was the perfect...
Newman defends title, Tortorice takes third
March 13, 2018
Senior Jordan Newman secured his second consecutive national title on Saturday, March 10 at the NCAA Division III National Championships in Cleveland, Ohio. Newman is only the second Warhawk to ever win back-to-back national championships and, this time, it was over No. 3 seeded Tyler Lutes of Wartburg (Iowa...
UW-W’s Big 3 off to Ohio
Augie Spankowski, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2018
The UW-Whitewater wrestling team finished in third place this weekend at the NCAA Division III Upper Midwest Regional Tournament, hosted by Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minn. The Warhawks finished behind Augsburg (147 points) and UW-La Crosse (128.0 points), but managed to produce a few notable ...
Warhawk grapplers wrap up strong regular season
Augie Spankowski, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2018
As the University of UW-Whitewater wrestling team spends the weekend preparing for the NCAA Division III Regional Championships next weekend (February 23-24th), here’s a recap of their successful 2017-18 regular season. The Warhawks finished off the season with an overall record of 10-5, remaining unde...
‘Hawks come up short of WIAC title
Augie Spankowski, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2018
The UW-Whitewater wrestling team collected four individual titles and finished in second place Feb.9 at the WIAC Championships at Kachel Gymnasium. The team’s two graduating seniors, Austin Quartullo and Jordan Newman, as well as sophomores Hazen Rice and Mike Tortorice, each finished atop the po...
Senior leave permanent mark
Augie Spankowski, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2018
The No. 8 UW-Whitewater wrestling team finished their season undefeated in WIAC duals (10-5 overall, 5-0 WIAC) after stomping UW-Eau Claire 36-7 Jan.31 on Senior Night. The Warhawks recognized seniors Austin Quartullo and Jordan Newman prior to competition, then claimed victory in eight of the 10 w...
UW-W Wrestling Recap of December 2nd
Augie Spankowski, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2017
The UW-Whitewater wrestling team upset No. 1 ranked Wartburg (Iowa) in their last of three dual meets by a score of 21-20 Dec.2 at the Candlewood Suites Duals at UW-La Crosse. The Warhawks finished the day 2-1 (5-1 overall) as they were also able to beat No. 21 Concordia-Moorhead (Minn.) in domin...
Warhawks claim wrestling wins
Augie Spankowski, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2017
The UW-Whitewater wrestling team came away with a handful of podium finishers Nov.11 at the Luther Open in Decorah, Iowa. “We weren’t looking to win by those couple points, we’re looking to major, and once we’re getting close to that major, we’re looking for the tech,” junior Christian...
Wrestling ready to rumble
Augie Spankowski, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
Last season, the UW-Whitewater wrestling team finished 11-6 overall, placing second in conference and 13th at the NCAA National Championships. After a promising intrasquad meet Friday, Nov. 3, the team has high hopes heading into the 2017-18 regular season. “It’s good to see our guys competin...
UW-W has two No. 1 finishes against five scholarship schools
Augie Spankowski, Staff Writer
October 10, 2017
The Whitewater women’s tennis team continued its success Oct.6-7, managing to produce six top three finishers at home in the Warhawk Fall Invitational. Senior Alexandra Talyansky and freshman Sabrina Palavra were both triumphant in their Nos. 1 and 3 singles draws, each finishing first place. Ta...
