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Turner’s three-point shot descended from heavens to let ’Hawks advance

Turner’s three-point shot descended from heavens to let ’Hawks advance

Justin St. Peter, Sports Editor March 4, 2017

When sophomore guard/forward Maurquis Turner received a pass from junior point guard Chris Jones and launched a three-pointer from the corner right in front of the UW-Whitewater bench, he turned to prayer. “It...

‘Hawks dispatch UW-Stout in first round of WIAC tournament

Justin St. Peter, Sports Editor February 21, 2017

After beating the UW-Stout Blue Devils at home by 35 two and a half weeks ago, the three-seeded UW-Whitewater Warhawks were in a much tighter contest in the team’s 78-69 victory Feb. 21 in the first...

Ranked UW-W heads to postseason

Ranked UW-W heads to postseason

Tyler Job, Staff Writer February 21, 2017

As the 17th ranked UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team heads to the WIAC tournament as the No. 3 seed, UW-W had an up-and-down final week of play. The team fell to UW-Oshkosh 67-63 Feb. 15, but rebounded...

Hoopers in battle for second place in WIAC

Josh Sinclair, Senior Staff Writer February 21, 2017

Feb. 15, 2017 The No. 18 ranked UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team split a pair of conference opponents last week leaving them steady at second in WIAC standings. The Warhawks started the week with...

Sophomore guard Maurquis Turner puts up a shot against a 
UW-Stout defender. Turner had eight points in the UW-W victory. Photo by Kimberly Wethal

Soaring ‘Hawks win seventh in a row

Justin St. Peter, Sports Editor February 13, 2017

The Warhawks men’s basketball team extended the team’s winning streak to seven after a pair of victories last week to move into sole possession of second place in the WIAC conference with four games...

Hoopers win fifth in a row

Justin St. Peter, Sports Editor February 9, 2017

Feb. 1, 2017 After a quick stumble during the first few WIAC games without the UW-Whitewater men’s basketball leading scorer, junior guard Chris Jones, the ’Hawks have turned the tide and tallied...

Junior guard Chris Jones shoots over defenders in a home game earlier this year.

Fast starts propel ‘Hawks in wins

Justin St. Peter, Sports Editor January 26, 2017

After winning the first 11 non-conference games to begin the season, the UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team scuffled at the beginning of WIAC conference play, losing three straight games. Since dropping...

Men’s team eliminated early

Men’s team eliminated early

March 2, 2016

The Warhawks men’s basketball team had many question marks heading into the season after losing nine players and all five starters from last year’s WIAC championship-winning team. Many questions were...

Third time may be the charm

Third time may be the charm

February 24, 2016

By Emily Leclair Feb. 24, 2016 The UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team ended its regular season last week with a win against UW-Oshkosh on Feb. 17 and a loss to UW-Eau Claire on Feb. 20. The team will...

’Hawks win third straight game

February 19, 2016

Column by Justin St. Peter Feb. 17, 2016 This is a clear message to all WIAC teams. Do not sleep on the Warhawks. After an up-and-down year that saw a massive amount of turnover from last year’s WIAC...

Consistency on defense gives Warhawks issues

Consistency on defense gives Warhawks issues

February 15, 2016

By Justin St. Peter Feb. 10, 2016 There is an old saying that is repeated across many sports that says, “Defense wins championships.” Head coach Pat Miller said he believes defense to be his team’s...

Warhawks lose third game in a row

February 3, 2016

Feb. 3, 2016 By Justin St. Peter The Warhawks men’s basketball team has been involved in seven straight games with a final margin of victory less than seven points. The Warhawks (12-6 overall, 3-4...

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