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Warhawks suffer first-round defeat

Ethan Maurice, Staff Reporter March 4, 2019

After a season full of ups and downs, the Whitewater women’s basketball team played their last game of the season, losing 72-56 to Washington University in St. Louis in the NCAA tournament first round...

First-year head coach making impact

First-year head coach making impact

Erika Marion, Assistant Sports Editor March 4, 2019

Starting in a collegiate program as head coach is a big responsibility. Matt Zwaschka’s situation was no different when he became head coach for the Warhawk wrestling team Sept. 18, 2018. But he was...

Running, jumping, hurdling and throwing

Running, jumping, hurdling and throwing

Calahan Steed, Staff Reporter February 25, 2019

The UW-Whitewater track & field team competed in the WIAC Indoor Championships this past weekend and displayed many solid individual performances. After a slow start on the first day Feb. 22, the...

One-and-done for men’s basketball

Tyler Job, Sports Editor February 25, 2019

The UW-W men’s basketball team had to go on a final regular season run just to reach the playoffs for a 21st consecutive season and snuck into the postseason. But the Warhawks could not carry their...

NCAA Tournament bid clinched

NCAA Tournament bid clinched

Erika Marion, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2019

The UW-W women’s basketball team has been nearly unstoppable as of late, winning nine of 10 games before the WIAC Tournament started.   The Warhawks carried their momentum from the regular season...

Freckmann joins elite company

Freckmann joins elite company

Erika Marion, Assistant Sports Editor February 11, 2019

Each athlete has a different role when it comes to making a team. Some are supporting members, some are starters, and a few are a rare breed. Senior forward Olivia Freckmann fits that rare breed category. Freckmann...

Gymnastics takes third place in La Crosse

Ben Lokken, Staff Reporter February 4, 2019

The No. 6 UW-Whitewater gymnastics team traveled to UW-La Crosse Feb. 1 for the 38th annual Gershon/McLellan Invitational and looked promising despite many injuries. UW-W faced off against No. 4 UW-La...

photo by Julia Graff / Assistant Photo Editor

Brown Jr. sets record, Warhawks split week

Tyler Job, Sports Editor January 29, 2019

Warhawk men’s basketball has gone 3-5 in the WIAC since their 11-0 regular season start after splitting games against UW-Platteville on the road Jan. 23 and UW-La Crosse at Kachel Gymnasium Jan. 26. Whitewater...

Women’s basketball heating up in WIAC

Women’s basketball heating up in WIAC

Ethan Maurice, Staff Reporter January 29, 2019

After a slow start to conference play, the Warhawk women’s basketball team has taken off on a four-game winning streak by beating UW-Platteville and No. 22 UW-La Crosse this past week. Sophomore guard...

Big week for Andre Brown, Warhawks leads to split

Benjamin Pierce, Managing Editor January 22, 2019

Although the No. 23 UW-W men’s basketball team finished last week with a 1-1 record, the team’s overall play was a big win for coach Pat Miller and his team. The Warhawks kicked off the week with...

From Division III to the 53

From Division III to the 53

Tyler Job, Sports Editor January 21, 2019

Jake Kumerow defies the odds. Many UW-Whitewater fans and students alike know him as a former star wide receiver for the Warhawks and current receiver for the Green Bay Packers. He has enjoyed success...

Women’s basketball loses in battle of ’Hawks

Women’s basketball loses in battle of ’Hawks

Er, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2018

The No. 22 women’s basketball team fell short to Coe College (Iowa) in a non-conference matchup at Kachel Gymnasium Dec. 8 with a score of 68-63. The Warhawks’ overall record now is 4-3. They were...

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