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UW-Whitewater freshman utility player Dani Peshia celebrates while running past third base after hitting a two-run home run against UW-Platteville on April 22nd, 2025 at Steenderen Softball Complex.

Softball dominates final homestand

Evan Boller, Women’s Sports Journalist April 28, 2025

UW-Whitewater softball got very used to one word in their final homestand of the 2025 season: sweep. The Warhawks won seven of the eight games, including three consecutive sweeps to wrap up the homestand. Another...

UW-Whitewater sophomore pitcher Josie Hammen releases a pitch against UW-Eau Claire in the first game of the doubleheader on April 19th, 2025 at Steenderen Softball Complex.

Softball splits UW-Eau Claire doubleheader

Michael Hernan, Women’s Sports Asst. Editor April 20, 2025

‘Twas the day before Easter, and there were two ball games that were played between UW-Whitewater and UW-Eau Claire at Van Steenderen Softball Complex. The Warhawks took the first game over the Blugolds...

Pitcher, Madi DeBennette, pitching ball to opposing team, Illinois Wesleyan University, on April 3rd 2025.

Softball pitching

Michael Hernan, Women’s Sports Asst. Editor April 13, 2025

The UW-Whitewater softball team is off to a great start so far this season, starting off with a 19-3 record. The main catalyst for their success has been their dominant pitching, both starting and in relief....

Pitcher, Madi DeBennette, pitching ball to opposing team, Illinois Wesleyan University, on April 3rd 2025.

Softball splits home opener

Evan Boller, Women’s Sports Journalist April 6, 2025

UW-Whitewater softball finally had their first home games of the 2025 season on April 3 against Illinois Wesleyan. The Warhawks spent the first few weeks of the season on the road, and while the home opener...

Senior utility Kiarra Kostroski is one of several impact Warhawk softball players during their 14-0 start to the 2025 season. (Contributed)

Focusing forward after 14-0 start

Chase Keller, Men’s Sports Editor March 30, 2025

The No. 16 UW-Whitewater softball team is off to a blistering start, rolling through their first 14 games without a loss, their longest season-opening win streak since 2013. The team’s first 12 wins...

Grace Wickman, throwing the ball to first base, finished the 2024 season with a .970 fielding percentage.

Softball not satisfied with 2024 success

Evan Boller, Women’s Sports Journalist March 10, 2025

Coming off of a season where they went 33-10, won the WIAC tournament and made its 24th appearance in the NCAA tournament, the UW-Whitewater Warhawks softball team is still unsatisfied. They have been...

UW-Whitewater softball celebrates during their first action under their new lighting system at Van Steenderen Softball Complex last Thursday, Sept. 26. On top of regular season games, the lights provide a greater opportunity for the team to host WIAC/NCAA tournament games later in the evening.

Softball shines under new lighting system

Gabe Sadoski, Women’s Sports Editor September 29, 2024

The sun set over Van Steenderen Softball Complex while a cotton candy September sky graced the background. Excitement filled the brisk Thursday evening air while players wrapped up their final warm-ups...

UW-Whitewater Warhawk #3 Kate Cleveland pitches against the Rockford Regents in game one of the doubleheader at Whitewater’s Van Steenderen Complex  Apr. 25 2024.

Volk records 750th win in sweep

Brian Gale, Women’s Sports Journalist April 28, 2024

UW-Whitewater softball faced Rockford at home in a double header Thursday, April 25. The Warhawks would jump out to a quick start in game one. Grace Wickman would single down the line and bring in Bella...

Junior third basemen Grace Wickman in her fielding stance against UW-Stout at Van Steenderen Sofball Complex, Saturday, April 13.

Softball hands Oshkosh first loss

Gabe Sadoski, Assistant Women’s Sports Editor April 21, 2024

No. 23 UW-Whitewater split their doubleheader against No. 20 UW Oshkosh in a matchup of two of Division III softball’s nationally ranked teams.  The WIAC rivals delivered an entertaining series for...

UW-Whitewater Warhawks softball player Rhiann Dick pitches against UW-Stout in the second game of the double header at Whitewater’s Van Steenderen Complex Apr. 13 2024.

Softball splits Stout doubleheader

Gabe Sadoski, Assistant Women’s Sports Editor April 14, 2024

UW-Whitewater softball began WIAC play by splitting their doubleheader matchup against the UW-Stout Blue Devils over a windy weekend in Whitewater.  Game One  The Warhawks won game one by a blistering...

Grace Wickman fields the ball at third base and throws to first for the out. The UW-Whitewater softball team advanced in the NCAA Regional on Friday, May 19, 2023, by defeating Coe College 3-2 at van Steenderen Complex. The Warhawks will play again at home on Saturday in a game scheduled for 11 a.m.

Bringing the bats to the plate

Brian Gale, Women’s Sports Journalist March 31, 2024

  After starting the season in Florida, Whitewater softball returned home to face Carroll in a double header. The Warhawks went 10-0 while in Florida and are happy to be back.  “It's always...

Softball collapses in WIAC tourney

Softball collapses in WIAC tourney

Erika Marion, Assistant Sports Editor May 6, 2019

The No. 23 Warhawk softball team failed to sustain its momentum from the regular season by dropping its two games in the WIAC Tournament at van Steenderen Complex in Whitewater. Whitewater fell to UW-Oshkosh...

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