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The UW-Whitewater Warhawk softball junior pitcher Josie Hammen goes to throw a pitch against Augustana College, April 7, 2026 at the van Steenderen Complex.

Warhawk softball splits with Augustana

Tony Recchio, Women’s Sports Editor April 13, 2026

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater softball team hosted a doubleheader against Augustana April 7. The Warhawks opened the day with a 5-3 win, breaking the game open with a four-run third inning...

The UW-Whitewater Softball team is filled with excitement as they do the starting line up for their game against University of Chicago, April 23, 2025 at van Steenderen Complex.

Softball enters the 2026 season with confidence

Tony Recchio, Women’s Sports Editor March 2, 2026

After a 39-8 record, a conference championship and a second-consecutive trip to the NCAA Super Regionals, the UW-Whitewater softball team enters 2026 with experience, depth and a clear sense of motivation.  The...

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...

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