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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...

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.

Senior pitcher delivers a lasting impact

Mason Raeck, Women’s Sports Editor March 16, 2025

Rhiann Dick, a senior left-handed pitcher for the UW-Whitewater softball team, has made a significant impact both on and off the mound. A standout in the WIAC, Dick earned First Team All-WIAC in 2022 and...

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 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...

Koehler is ready for the upcoming season

Koehler is ready for the upcoming season

Brian Gale, Women’s Sports Journalist March 17, 2024

Sophomore Taylor Koehler was named to first team All-WIAC last season. She also led the Warhawks in batting average, OPS, hits and RBIs. Koehler helped lead Whitewater to the regular WIAC season championship...

Warhawk utility player Brooke Mangler bats against UW-River Falls Apr. 9 2022.

Bright future for softball freshman

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor May 1, 2022

Brooke Mangler made her debut with the UW-Whitewater softball team this season and has been exceeding expectations. The freshman is currently leading the team with 19 RBI, has the second best batting average...

UW-Whitewater pitcher Mallory Hollatz is seen here pitching against Carthage College at the Van Steenderen Complex Apr. 21 2022.

Softball homestand ends with walk off win

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor April 24, 2022

The UW-Whitewater softball team played a pair of double headers at home this week and won three games with just one loss. The Warhawks started off the week strong by taking two games against UW-Stevens...

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