Strength. It was written in body paint in the student section in a packed Kris Russell Arena Friday night. It was also displayed on the court as the Warhawks (8-3) defeated St. Olaf College (6-6) 3-0 on, ‘Dig Panici,’ night.

Last weekend, the American Volleyball Coaches Association had the Warhawks ranked No. 24 in its preseason poll. Last weekend was also when the first of three UW-Whitewater Invites were held in the Kris Russell Volleyball Arena.