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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...

Freshman pitcher Bella Matthias winds up for a pitch in a game earlier this year. Matthias threw her second no-hitter of the season in the 8-0 vs. the UW-Stout Blue Devils on April 29. Photo by Sierra High

Freshman throws second no-hitter

Josh Sinclair, Senior Staff Writer May 3, 2017

The UW-Whitewater softball team won the program’s 11th WIAC regular season championship and the third in the last four years. The nation’s No. 13 ranked team took all four games to finish the conference...

Senior first baseman Amy Ricci connects for a hit in a game earlier this season. Ricci hit an RBI single in the second game vs. Carroll University on April 20. Photo by Hannah Jewell

‘Hawks win five out of six on the road

Tyler Job, Staff Writer May 2, 2017

The No. 13 UW-Whitewater softball team had another solid week by winning five of its six games against Illinois Wesleyan University, Carroll University, and UW-Oshkosh. The Warhawks split its doubleheader...

Freshman softball pitcher Bella Matthias is all smiles in the Warhawk dugout and on the mound after being near the WIAC lead in every pitching category. Photo by Sierra High

Fear the freshman pitching phenom

John Paul Czerwinski, Assistant Sports Editor May 2, 2017

Adjusting to the next level is one of the toughest things to do in sports. Countless athletes have been chewed up and swallowed because they weren’t able to perform. It’s tough enough to be able to...

Softball squad sweeps the week of competition

Tyler Job, Staff Writer April 19, 2017

The No. 15 UW-Whitewater softball team carried its momentum from the week before, going 4-0 on the week with sweeps against UW-Platteville April 12 and UW-Stevens Point April 14. The Warhawks clobbered...

Sophomore outfielder Caitlin Catino waits for a pitch in a home game. Photo by Sierra High

Tyler Job, Staff Writer April 13, 2017

The UW-Whitewater softball team won five of six games at home from April 6-9. UW-W first swept the University of Dubuque (Iowa) in consecutive shutouts April 6. The team then posted consecutive comeback...

Freshman pitcher Bella Matthias pitched a complete game shutout victory against UW-La Crosse on April 1. Matthias owns a 5-3 record with 50 strikeouts in 52.2 innings for a 1.99 ERA. Photo by Sierra High

Softball begins season 3-1 at home

Ben Lokken, Staff Writer April 6, 2017

The UW-Whitewater softball team emerged with a 3-1 record on the weekend after a pair of home doubleheaders.  The team started conference play with two games on April 1 against 22nd ranked UW-La Crosse. ...

‘Hawks offense hums at home

April 13, 2016

By Adam Reed April 13, 2015 The UW-Whitewater softball team (14-7) went 4-2 over the last week, splitting doubleheaders with Lake Forest University (Illinois) and UW-Stout and sweeping UW-River Falls....

Young team hopes to continue old success

April 4, 2016

By Justin St. Peter March 30, 2016 After three straight Regionals appearances, including a trip to the NCAA D-III Championships last year, the UW-Whitewater Warhawks softball team heads into uncharted...

Softball squad headed to NCAA Regionals

Softball squad headed to NCAA Regionals

May 6, 2015

May 6, 2015 By Andrew Lowe The Whitewater women’s softball team overcame an opening game slip up against Stout to rally back to win four games, winning the WIAC postseason tournament and clinching...

’Hawks roll into postseason

’Hawks roll into postseason

April 29, 2015

April 29, 2015 By Andrew Lowe The 13th-ranked Warhawk softball team won their 10th straight game, clinching a share of the regular season Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title.  The ’Hawks...

UW-W wins six in a row

April 22, 2015

April 22, 2015 By Andrew Lowe The 13th-ranked Warhawk softball team finished the week with seven wins and only one loss to improve its record to 26-6 overall on the season, and 9-3 in conference play. The...

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