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Mallory Oloffson (12) shooting a free throw against Knox College at Kachel Gymnasium on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Warhawks shot 17-19 from the free throw line en eoute to their 91-49 defeat over the Prairie Fire. (Left to right: Sophomore guard Bri McCurdy [14], senior guard Kacie Carollo [13], Oloffson, Knox College sophomore guard Leah Schoonover [21])

Warhawks extinguish Prairie Fire on Parents’ Night

Gabe Sadoski, Women's Sports Editor December 9, 2024

The No. 9 ranked UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team defeated Knox College at home over the weekend, 91-49. The Warhawks found themselves out in front 15-3 early on thanks to a 12-0 run and continued...

UW-Whitewater athletic schedule for winter break

UW-Whitewater athletic schedule for winter break

Chase Keller, Men's Sports Editor December 8, 2024

While most UW-Whitewater students flock home for six weeks of winter break, most athletes stay in town for practices and games. Nine intercollegiate athletic programs will compete in a combined 39 events...

Maggie Trautsch (#11) attempts to make a shot, November 26, 2024.

Warhawks and Titans in top 10 showdown

Ryan Halada, Asst. Women's Sports Editor December 1, 2024

The UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team hosted a non-conference top 10 matchup against the Illinois Wesleyan Titans Tuesday, Nov. 26. The Warhawks came into the game ranked fourth in the nation according...

Senior guard Kacie Carollo pulls up from beyond the arc against DePauw’s senior guard Ava Hassel (3) in their Nov. 8 game against the Tigers at Kachel Gymnasium. Carollo stuffed the stat sheet with 19 points on 50% field-goal percentage, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block against DePauw.

Basketball secures wins in season opener

Gabe Sadoski, Women’s Sports Editor November 10, 2024

The 4th-ranked UW-Whitewater women’s basketball tipped off their 2024-25 campaign with a 64-58 win against the No. 24 DePauw Tigers at home last week. The first half saw the Warhawks and Tigers battle...

Mallory Oloffson, number 12, a junior defending our net against the Wheaton Thunders.

Warhawks cruise through first NCAA Tournament weekend

Matt Elise, Women’s Sports Journalist March 3, 2024

The UW-Whitewater Warhawks lost by 10 points to UW-Stout in the WIAC tournament. But since receiving the nod from the committee to play in the NCAA Tournament, they’ve won by a combined margin of 63...

Warhawks fall at home in WIAC tournament

Matt Ellis, Women's Sports Journalist February 25, 2024

The Warhawks matched up against the UW-Stout Blue Devils in the opening round of the women’s basketball WIAC tournament. The fired-up Warhawk crowd at Kachel Gymnasium and the implications this game...

UW-Whitewater women’s basketball player senior Aleah Grundahl(#33) shoots a free throw against UW-Oshkosh in the Kachel Gymnasium Jan. 31, 2024.

Basketball falls in pivotal WIAC matchup

Gabe Sadoski, Assistant Women's Sports Editor February 4, 2024

After a dominating 66-37 victory over the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds Saturday, Jan. 27,  No.5 UW-Whitewater women’s basketball looked to build off that momentum heading into their biggest matchup of the...

Maggie Trautsch (11) defends against Eau Claire’s Anna Koth (22).

Basketball regroups, takes down Eau Claire

Gabe Sadoski, Women's Sports Assistant Editor January 29, 2024

After women’s basketball suffered their first loss of the season against UW-La Crosse on the road, the No. 4 ranked UW-Whitewater Warhawks blew out the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds 66-37 at home, Saturday,...

Senior women’s basketball guard Lunden Alexander has been keeping a Warhawk mentality on and off the court to lead by example in her life. That mentality is what helps her be an excellent example for her team.

Senior hooper winning on and off court

Kaitlin Geisler, Women's Sports Editor January 21, 2024

Senior guard Lunden Alexander has been a force on the UW-Whitewater Women’s Basketball team since she first joined. She is a steady player on the court and really knows how to show up for and with her...

Senior Aleah Grundahl, number 33, blocks a pass against the Chicago Maroons.

Basketball remains undefeated

Kaitlin Geisler, Women’s Sports Editor December 4, 2023

The UW-Whitewater Women’s Basketball team pulled through with their eighth straight win of the season against University of Chicago, Saturday Dec. 2, and remained undefeated. The Warhawks were defeated...

Fifth year senior forward Aleah Grundahl pushing the rock on a fastbreak in an exhibition game against the Wisconsin Badgers.

Warhawks rally for win

Gabe Sadoski, Women’s Sports Assistant Editor November 27, 2023

Heading south to the Land of Lincoln, UW-Whitewater women’s basketball grinded out a huge 82-80 victory over Illinois Wesleyan, spoiling their home opener on the new season in Bloomington, Illinois....

Junior forward Katie Hildebrandt transferred from a D1 school to play basketball with Whitewater, and is already getting good time and statistics. She plans to work hard and continue working hard with the team.

DI transfer regroups in new team

Kaitlin Geisler, Women’s Sports Editor November 19, 2023

Having transferred from North Dakota State University this year, junior forward Katie Hildebrandt is already making a name for herself on the UW-Whitewater Women’s Basketball team. In the first four...

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