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UW-Whitewater senior center Johanna Taylor (40) goes up for a shot during the Warhawks matchup against the UW-Oshkosh Titans in the WIAC Tournament Championship game, Friday, Mar. 5.

Titans top Warhawks for basketball championship title

Nay Salter, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2021

The UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team touched glory in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Championship Final Friday, Mar. 5, but fell to UW-Oshkosh in the second half. The Warhawks...

Sophomore guard Gage Malensek (3) drives to the basket during a regular season game between the warhawks and UW-Stout on wednesday Feb. 24.

Men’s hoops fight hard, but fall short in season finish

Devin Ulrich, Sports Editor March 7, 2021

The UW-Whitewater’s men’s basketball team season came to an end on Monday Mar. 1 after a hard fought loss of 81-76 to UW-River Falls in the first round of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference...

Becky Raeder (Left) scrambles for the loose ball in the semifinal loss to UW-Oshkosh. She finished with five points and two assists in what could be her last home game in Warhawk colors.

Women’s hoops stunned by home loss to rivals

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor March 2, 2020

The Whitewater women’s basketball team lost in the second round of the WIAC tournament on Thursday, Feb. 27 to eventual champion UW-Oshkosh. The game was tight in the first quarter, but got away from...

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...

Softball: ‘Hawks win WIAC title

May 7, 2014

  May 7, 2014 By Ryan Altman   Every time the UW-Whitewater women’s softball team found themselves trailing on the scoreboard, the ’Hawks immediately had an answer for their opponents...

Softball: Hawks look toward Titans

Softball: ‘Hawks look toward Titans

April 23, 2014

  April 23, 2014 By Paul Bressler The UW-Whitewater softball team looks to close the conference gap with UW-Oshkosh in a doubleheader starting at 3 p.m. on April 23 in Whitewater. “We’re...

Womens Tennis: Warhawks stumble to begin spring season

Women’s Tennis: Warhawks stumble to begin spring season

March 12, 2014

  March 12, 2014 By Emily Leclair The UW-Whitewater women’s tennis team had its 2014 season-opener on Friday against Hope College. After losing  in the NCAA Division-III championship...

Mens Basketball: Warhawks host to begin Big Dance

Men’s Basketball: Warhawks host to begin ‘Big Dance’

March 5, 2014

  March 5, 2014 By Paul Bressler The No. 3-ranked UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team is set to host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament but could eventually have to go through...

M/W Basketball: Hoops teams both sit at 21-3

M/W Basketball: Hoops teams both sit at 21-3

February 19, 2014

  Feb. 19 By Paul Bressler The No. 2-ranked UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team needs to take care of business against the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds on Feb. 12 if it wants any chance for at...

Womens Soccer: Hosting Hawks set for NCAAs

Women’s Soccer: Hosting ‘Hawks set for NCAAs

November 13, 2013

  By Kevin Cunningham By defeating the UW-Oshkosh Titans 1-0 on Saturday night, the UW-Whitewater women’s soccer team accomplished multiple season goals, including an automatic berth into...

Mens Soccer: Warhawks battle through adversity

Men’s Soccer: Warhawks battle through adversity

November 13, 2013

  By Justin St. Peter The dictionary definition of adversity is a difficult situation or condition. The Warhawks men’s soccer team conquered many difficult situations and accomplished the...

Volleyball: Hawks ready for NCAAs, rematch against Bears

Volleyball: ‘Hawks ready for NCAAs, rematch against Bears

November 13, 2013

  By Ryan Altman After winning its first two matches of the WIAC tournament, the UW-Whitewater Warhawks women’s volleyball team fell short of capturing its 15th conference championship last...

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