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Founded 1901

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The UW-Whitewater volleyball team huddled up during the 2024 NCAA Regionals in Whitewater, Wisconsin at the Kris Russell Volleyball Arena. The Warhawks finished their 2024 campaign as runners-up to the Juniata Eagles, losing 3-2. The Eagles have now won three-consecutive national titles and have not lost a match since Friday, Sep. 16, 2022 against Trinity.

Volleyball finishes season as national runners-up

Ryan Halada, Asst. Women's Sports Editor December 9, 2024

The UW-Whitewater Warhawk volleyball team made a run to the national championship that brought back some memories. Shades of 2005 occurred as the No. 6 seeded Warhawks had a similar path to the top...

UW-Whitewater poses with their new hardware inside Kris Russell Volleyball Arena, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. By beating UW-Platteville in the Regional Championship sends the Warhawks to the final eight in Salem, Virginia.

Volleyball wins region, heading to quarterfinals

Parker Olsen, Editor November 24, 2024

The UW-Whitewater volleyball team has punched their ticket to Salem, Virginia after winning the NCAA Regional Championship. The Warhawks sweeping victory versus UW-Platteville Saturday, Nov. 23, sealed...

The third-seeded UW-Whitewater volleyball team posing for a photo after winning the 2024 WIAC Volleyball Championship in five sets against the first-seeded UW Oshkosh Titans at Kolf Sports Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Volleyball wins third-consecutive conference title

Gabe Sadoski, Women's Sports Editor November 17, 2024

With the regular season wrapped up, the third-seeded UW-Whitewater volleyball team geared up for the 2024 WIAC Volleyball Tournament, searching for their third-consecutive title in one of Division III...

Senior right side Payton Kuepers (22) rejoices over senior night alongside her and her peers. The 7th-ranked UW-Whitewater Warhawks took down the 17th-ranked UW-Platteville Pioneers, sweeping them 3-0 at the Kris Russell Volleyball Arena Wednesday, Oct. 30. 
[Right to left: Kuepers, graduate student middle hitter Hannah Proctor (6), graduate student middle hitter Ava Rebarchik (7), graduate student libero Jaedynn Evans (10)].

A night and a group to remember

Ryan Halada, Asst. Women’s Sports Editor November 3, 2024

Successful Senior Night Every year, the Warhawk volleyball team holds its senior night. Eight Warhawks played their final regular season match at Kris Russell Volleyball Arena on Wednesday night. Graduate...

UW-Whitewater women’s volleyball player Alayna Jansky about to serve against UW-Stevens Point in Whitewater's Kris Russell Volleyball Arena Oct. 16 2024.

Volleyball stunned Wednesday, turns around later

Michael Hernan, Women's Sports Journalist October 20, 2024

Warhawks stunned by UW-Stevens Point The UW-Stevens Point Pointers came into the Kris Russell Volleyball Gymnasium and upset No. 5 UW-Whitewater in five sets.  The Pointers jumped out on a 10-2...

Defense Specialist number 18, Rylee Braunschweig, serving to the North Park
volleyball team Oct. 12, 2024.

Volleyball sweeps North Park

Michael Hernan, Women's Sports Journalist October 13, 2024

  The No. 5 UW-Whitewater volleyball team played its most complete game of the season, beating the No. 21 North Park Vikings Saturday night in a ranked non-conference battle in three sets. The...

Student starting the game by setting volleyball to the other team during sand volleyball at the sand volleyball courts Oct. 1, 2024

Blowing off steam in the sand

Olivia Mangan, Arts & Rec Journalist October 6, 2024

Summer may be over but you can still get a taste of the beach this fall. UW-Whitewater offers a number of intramural sports for students to choose from. One of those sports is sand volleyball, allowing...

UW-Whitewater women’s volleyball player Aubrie Krzus gets ready to serve against Millikin University in UW-Whitewater’s Kris Russell Volleyball Arena Sept. 13 2024

Janksy, Evans lead volleyball over Millikin

Gabe Sadoski, Women's Sports Editor September 15, 2024

No. 4-ranked UW-Whitewater Warhawk  volleyball continued their win streak of the new year following a 3-1 victory over No. 16-ranked Millikin University. The Big Blue kept control throughout the...

A competitive journey of camaraderie

A competitive journey of camaraderie

Jeffrey Terhune, Arts & Rec Journalist March 17, 2024

In the heart of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater lies a spirited group of athletes, the men's club volleyball team. Led by Alex Bodven, the president, and Ryan Peschl, the vice president, this team...

“Libero Graduate Student Morgan Jensen (#20) leads a quick player huddle on the court for Whitewater.”

Warhawk volleyball victorious on Senior Night

Gabe Sadoski, Assistant Women's Sports Editor November 6, 2023

UW-Whitewater brought out the brooms on Senior Night, sweeping UW-River Falls 3-0 on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Kris Russell Volleyball Arena. The win extended their streak against the Falcons to 15 straight...

Graduate student and defensive specialist Morgan Jensen has finally reached her last volleyball season with the Warhawks. While like for many athletes it’s super bittersweet to be at the end, Jensen is striving to go out with the best season yet.

Graduate student faces last season

Kaitlin Geisler, Editor September 24, 2023

Many student athletes dread the day they face their last year in their sport. Those bittersweet emotions are strong; their last moments even stronger. COVID gave many athletes an additional season in their...

UW-Whitewater Warhawks celebrate win against UW-Eau Claire Oct. 28 2022.

Volleyball team falls after impressive season

November 21, 2022

The women’s volleyball team’s season came to an end on Saturday Nov. 12, with their 1-3 loss against the University of Northwestern Minnesota. They won the first set 25-21, but then lost their initial...

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