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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...

Sophomore guard Gage Malensek aims to make a move toward the basket in the home game against the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Jan. 16, 2022.

Warhawks lose battle in regular season finale

Parker Rezner, Assistant Lifestyle Editor February 20, 2022

The UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team (14-10, 7-6 WIAC) finished its season with a matchup against their bitter rivals the UW-Oshkosh Titans (20-3, 10-2 WIAC), Wednesday Feb. 16 in Kachel Gymnasium....

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 Derek Gray makes a drive toward the basket in hopes to cause a foul during their home game against the University of Wisconsin - River Falls Feb. 5, 2022.

Men’s basketball struggles continue

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor February 6, 2022

The UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team (12-9, 5-5 WIAC) was defeated by UW-River Falls (11-8, 4-6 WIAC) with a final score of 67-69 in overtime at Kachel Gymnasium in the Williams Center, Saturday Feb...

Junior forward Jack Brahm (24) pushes against the opposing team and makes his way towards the hoop, Fall 2021.

Men’s hoops beat Blue Devils

Mikey Rottier, Sports Journalist December 5, 2021

Derek Gray and the UW-Whitewater men's basketball team improved to 5-2 Saturday Dec. 4 after a win against Lovelle Williams and UW-Stout. It was an intense physical battle from the opening tip, but Whitewater...

Freshman guard Derek Gray (4) takes a brief breather before getting back into the game Saturday evening Nov. 27, 2021.

Men’s basketball holds ground against MSOE

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor November 28, 2021

The UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team (3-2) took on the Milwaukee School of Engineering (5-2) at Kachel Gymnasium in the Williams Center on Nov. 27. The team got out to an early lead and held their...

Junior forward Trevon Chislom (33) shouts over to his teammates during the game against the University of Whitworth Saturday, Nov.13, 2021.

Basketball splits Tip-Off Tournament

Sam Strash, Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2021

The UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team (3-1) hosted their annual Tip-Off Tournament at the Kachel Gymnasium on Nov. 12 and 13, facing the Golden Gusties of Gustavus Adolphus University (MN) (0-2) and...

The women’s basketball team splits up into three groups to have scrimmages that improve their individual and team performance. Oct. 19th, 2021.

Women’s basketball eying a WIAC title

Parker Olsen, Assistant Sports Editor October 24, 2021

The UW Whitewater women’s basketball team is aiming at high goals as the team gets back in action. The team begins the season ranked 18th in the country by D3hoops.com after an 8-3 finish last season....

UW-Whitewater senior center Johanna Taylor (40) goes up for a shot during the Warhawks matchup against the UW-Oshkosh Titans in the WIAC Tournament Championship game, Friday, Mar. 5.

Titans top Warhawks for basketball championship title

Nay Salter, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2021

The UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team touched glory in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Championship Final Friday, Mar. 5, but fell to UW-Oshkosh in the second half. The Warhawks...

Sophomore guard Gage Malensek (3) drives to the basket during a regular season game between the warhawks and UW-Stout on wednesday Feb. 24.

Men’s hoops fight hard, but fall short in season finish

Devin Ulrich, Sports Editor March 7, 2021

The UW-Whitewater’s men’s basketball team season came to an end on Monday Mar. 1 after a hard fought loss of 81-76 to UW-River Falls in the first round of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference...

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