Today is Tuesday, March 11, 2025
La Crosse, Wis. — The UW-Whitewater gymnastics team finished third at the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships/National Collegiate Gymnastics Association West Regional Saturday. Head Coach Jennifer Regan was named the WIAC Coach of the Year for the third time in her career.
UW-Whitewater posted a total of 192.850 – the eighth-highest team total in program history – to secure bronze in the nine-team field. The top two from each regional automatically qualify for the NCGA Championships with additional at-large bids determined on season average. The Warhawks consistency this season solidified their position as the top recipient for an at-large. The national championship is slated for March 22 in St. Peter, Minnesota. More information will be posted when available.
The Warhawks opened the meet on the balance beam. Chloe Hammond (Ankeny, Iowa/Ankeny) registered the top score on the apparatus, 9.675, to tie for eighth. Sofia Spadafora (Windsor, Ontario, Canada/Saint Thomas of Villanova) (9.575), Tegan Haberstock (Alberta, Canada/National Sport School) (9.575), Kelsey Kollhoff (Miamisburg, Ohio/Miamisburg) (9.425) and Kristen Swiebocki (Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley) (9.375) made up UWW’s scoring five in the event.
UWW added a top 20 mark in the program record book with a total of 48.550 on the floor exercise. Kollhoff paced the Warhawks with a 9.775 to share fourth and claim All-WIAC honors. Hammond registered a 9.750 followed by 9.7s from Carleigh Moore (Oregon, Wis./Oregon) and Ariana Goodwin (Elgin, Ill./The Einstein Academy). Elaine Copeland (Arlington, Texas/University Prep) and Zoe Jenks-Recker (Cottage Grove, Wis./Monona Grove) each scored 9.625 in the event.
Ava Pesch (Waterford, Wis./Waterford Union) led UW-Whitewater on the vault. She claimed a share of second with a score of 9.8 to secure All-WIAC honors and spark the team from the leadoff position. That mark is the fourth-highest vault score in program history. Copeland registered a 9.75 to tie for eighth while Hammond and Alayna Fern (Gainesville, Fla./Gainesville) added 9.7s in the event. Moore rounded out the scoring five on the apparatus with a 9.5. UW-Whitewater totaled 48.450 on the vault – ranked sixth in the program record book.
The Warhawks capped the meet on the uneven bars. UWW’s total of 48.225 is a top 20 mark in the Warhawk record book. Hayden Gough (Dallas, Texas/Dallas International School) and Kollhoff led the way with matching 9.7s to tie for fourth and claim All-WIAC recognition. Pesch and Paige Magel (Cary, Ill./Prairie Ridge) shared eighth with bars routines scoring 9.65. Goodwin rounded out the crew with a 9.525.
Prior to the second session of the regional, the WIAC announced major award winners and recognized athletes that had earned Athlete of the Week honors throughout the course of the season. Coach Regan was honored as the Coach of the Year, the fifth time a UWW coach has earned the award in program history. Pesch was recognized as UW-Whitewater’s representative on the WIAC All-Sportsmanship Team.
Addison, Ill. – The UW-Whitewater women’s bowling team punched its ticket to the Intercollegiate Team Championships after finishing fourth in the Addison, Illinois sectional.
The top four teams from each of the four sectional sites advance to the 2025 ITC in Las Vegas in April.
The Warhawks came into the first session Sunday carrying a total pinfall of 6436 from 32 Baker games. UW-Whitewater dropped to fifth after the first block Sunday. Dani Swaisgood (Burbank, Calif./John Burroughs), Samantha Radig (Beaver Dam, Wis./), Zoey Darwin (Monona, Wis./Monona Grove), Kelly Whipple (Sheboygan, Wis./South) and Kayla Devine () represented UWW in the 16-game Baker set with top games of 223 and 212. After 48 Baker games, the Warhawks total pinfall was 9364 – 32 pins behind the the team holding the last qualifying spot.
In the final block of 16 Baker games in the second session Sunday, the Warhawks totaled 3081 pins bolstered by top games of 225, 219, 218 and a pair of 214s. Emily O’Byrn (Barrington, Ill./) joined Darwin, Swaisgood, Devine and Whipple on the lanes for the session as UW-Whitewater jumped into fourth to secure their spot at the national championships.
Over the course of two days, four sessions and 64 team Baker games, UWW registered a total pinfall of 12,445.
Additionally, Jordyn Norvell (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./Tremper) (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./Tremper) qualified for the Intercollegiate Singles Championship after finishing among the top seven Friday in the singles competition.
Saturday Recap
Addison, Ill. – The UW-Whitewater women’s bowling team is in third after the first day of competition in the Intercollegiate Team Championships Sectional Qualifier.
The top four teams from each of the four sectional sites will advance to the 2025 Intercollegiate Team Championships in Las Vegas in April. Jordyn Norvell (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./Tremper) (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./Tremper) qualified for the Intercollegiate Singles Championship after finishing among the top seven individuals at the Addison sectional Friday.
Saturday’s competition featured two sessions of 16 Baker games each. In the first session, the Warhawks totaled 3235 to hold third. UWW registered top games of 256, 243 and 235 in the 16-game series. The Warhawks added 3201 pins to their total in the second block to maintain their hold on third place in the team standings with an overall total of 6436. UW-Whitewater opened the second session with seven consecutive 200+ games. Their 25th game of the day was their best with the Warhawks rolling a 257.
The tournament is set to conclude after two more sessions Sunday.
Friday Recap – Singles Competition
Addison, Ill. – The UW-Whitewater women’s bowling team opened competition in United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Sectionals with singles qualifying Friday. Jordyn Norvell (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./Tremper) (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./Tremper) finished among the top seven to qualify for the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championship.
Norvell finished fifth in a field of over 200 bowlers Friday. The top seven from each of four sectional sites advance to the singles championship that is slated for April 14-19 in Las Vegas. Norvell improved over the first five games of the six game series Friday. After opening with a 191, Norvell went 215, 222, 223 and 236 before wrapping up the day with a 231. She registered a total pinfall of 1318 on the day.
Samantha Radig (Beaver Dam, Wis./) finished 25th in the singles competition with a total pinfall of 1222. Ashley Bowe (Brillion, Wis./) (1149), Zoey Darwin (Monona, Wis./Monona Grove) (1142) and Grace Lehmann (Huntley, Ill./) (1125) added top 100 finishes.
Also representing UW-Whitewater in singles competition Friday were Emily Rusk (Greenfield, Wis./) (1099), Anna Heddinger (Farmington, Minn./) (1077), Dani Swaisgood (Burbank, Calif./John Burroughs) (1060), Emily O’Byrn (Barrington, Ill./) (1019), Mackenzie Juedes (Menasha, Wis./Menasha) (1018), Kelly Whipple (Sheboygan, Wis./South) (1016) an Emma Johnson (Greenfield, Wis./) (924).
The tournament continues Saturday with two sessions of team competition featuring four game Baker blocks. The sectional will wrap up Sunday with two more Baker sessions and position round.
(Above photo courtesy of Olivia Zinanni: Kacie Carollo, Maggie Trautsch and Bri McCurdy celebrate after defeating UW-La Crosse in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament)
Still Dancing … Warhawks Advance to Sweet 16 for Fourth Consecutive Season
The UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team punched its ticket to the Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive season with a thrilling 50-49 win over UW-La Crosse Saturday night in Kachel Gym.
The Warhawks advance to face another familiar foe – UW-Stout. This time UWW will be on the road heading to Scranton, Pennsylvania for their Sweet 16 matchup. Tipoff against the Blue Devils is set for 4:30 PM Central on Friday, March 14. In the other game of the sectional, Johns Hopkins will take on the host university, Scranton at 7 PM. More information will be posted when available.
Saturday’s game was the epitome of a WIAC battle – fast pace, physical play and stifling defense from both squads. The first half score was indicative of the shutdown defenses as the teams went into the locker room tied 20-20.
The second half was a continuation of the first, with ties and lead changes abounding. By the end of the third the Eagles had the upper hand by just one, 37-36.
Bri McCurdy (St. Croix Falls, Wis./St. Croix Falls) turned phenomenal defense into offense early in the fourth. Poking the ball away from the Eagle guard just a second into the quarter, her steal led to a wide open layup for Mallory Oloffson (Normal, Ill./Normal Community) off a Katie Hildebrandt (McFarland, Wis./McFarland) assist to give UWW the lead, 38-37. Hildebrandt scored on the next possession with a layin for a three-point Warhawk advantage less than a minute in forcing a quick UWL timeout.
On the other side of the break, the Eagles drained a three-pointer to knot the game, 40-40. Oloffson broke a two-minute scoring drought with a layup to hand the Warhawks the lead, 42-40, with just over six minutes to play. Two minutes later, Oloffson made one of two at the line to extend the lead to three with 4:19 to go.
The Eagles registered their first points in nearly five minutes with a layup at the 3:15 mark to cut the gap to one. They hauled in a defensive board and knocked down a three for a quick five-point swing to reclaim the lead, 45-43, with 2:37 on the clock.
Kacie Carollo (Whitewater, Wis./Whitewater) answered, driving hard to the basket for a layin to tie it up, 45-45 with two minutes left. Both teams got to the basket in the final two minutes trading layups. The Eagles took the lead – Whitewater countered to tie it up. UWL once again grabbed a two-point advantage and, once again, the Warhawks responded. Carollo found Hildebrandt down low for a layin on that final layup that tied it 49-49 with 33 seconds remaining.
As the game came down to the wire, the atmosphere in Kachel was electric. UW-La Crosse called timeout after Hildebrandt’s layup to plan an offensive set. They opted for a three-pointer as the clock ticked down. As the shot went up, it had a chance but just found the front rim and Carollo elevated for the rebound. Head Coach Keri Carollo immediately called for a timeout to advance the ball.
Inbounding from the near side, right by their home bench, the Warhawks looked for Carollo but the Eagles had her tightly guarded. Instead, Hildebrandt took the inbounds pass, immediately drove to the rim and was fouled on the shot. The senior forward hit the first free throw to give the Warhawks a 50-49 lead with 2.3 on the clock. Her second shot hit the back rim, bounced near the top of the backboard and was tipped around before landing out of bounds as the final horn sounded. The officials signaled for replay to check both time and possession.
After the review, the officials put 0.3 seconds on the clock and the call on possession stood – the Eagles had the ball. UWL called timeout to advance the ball, choosing to inbound from near their bench.
The inbounds pass was a lob near the basket, but Carollo jumped in front and swatted the ball away as the horn sounded and Kachel erupted.
Rebounding has been a huge piece of the Warhawks’ philosophy this season and it paid off Saturday. UW-Whitewater held a 41-28 advantage on the glass and allowed just a single offensive rebound for UWL. The Warhawks hauled in 14 offensive boards scoring 15 second chance points in the contest.
Hildebrandt led the way with 14 points. Carollo set another career record Saturday in a fitting way – hitting her number, twice, for a double-double. Wearing jersey number 13, Carollo scored 13 and pulled down 13 rebounds to break the program record for career double-doubles with 29. Oloffson also posted double digits in the scoring column with 11 on 5-6 from the floor.
Addison, Ill. – The UW-Whitewater women’s bowling team opened competition in United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Sectionals with singles qualifying Friday. Jordyn Norvell (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./Tremper) finished among the top seven to qualify for the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championship.
Norvell finished fifth in a field of over 200 bowlers Friday. The top seven from each of four sectional sites advance to the singles championship that is slated for April 14-19 in Las Vegas. Norvell improved over the first five games of the six game series Friday. After opening with a 191, Norvell went 215, 222, 223 and 236 before wrapping up the day with a 231. She registered a total pinfall of 1318 on the day.
Samantha Radig (Beaver Dam, Wis./) finished 25th in the singles competition with a total pinfall of 1222. Ashley Bowe (Brillion, Wis./) (1149), Zoey Darwin (Monona, Wis./Monona Grove) (1142) and Grace Lehmann (Huntley, Ill./) (1125) added top 100 finishes.
Also representing UW-Whitewater in singles competition Friday were Emily Rusk (Greenfield, Wis./) (1099), Anna Heddinger (Farmington, Minn./) (1077), Dani Swaisgood (Burbank, Calif./John Burroughs) (1060), Emily O’Byrn (Barrington, Ill./) (1019), Mackenzie Juedes (Menasha, Wis./Menasha) (1018), Kelly Whipple (Sheboygan, Wis./South) (1016) an Emma Johnson (Greenfield, Wis./) (924).
The tournament continues Saturday with two sessions of team competition featuring four game Baker blocks. The sectional will wrap up Sunday with two more Baker sessions and position round.
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