Kacie Carollo from Whitewater, WI, who is studying Integrated Science-Business at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, has earned a roster spot on the Warhawk women’s basketball team for the 2024-25 season.

The Warhawks are coming off a run to the NCAA Division III quarterfinals (Elite Eight) in 2023-24. UW-Whitewater was ranked fourth in the D3hoops.com Preseason Poll entering the 2024-25 season.

Head coach Keri Carollo enters her 23rd season at the helm of the program in 2024-25. She has led the Warhawks to eight WIAC championships and 15 trips to the NCAA Tournament, including four Final Four bids (2008, 2013, 2014, 2022) and two appearances in the national championship game (2013, 2022).

UW-Whitewater is led by four-time All-American and Preseason All-America selection Kacie Carollo (Whitewater, Wis./Whitewater). The senior guard, a two-time First Team All-WIAC pick, ranked among the top 10 in the league in multiple categories last season including scoring (14.7/game), rebounding (8.1/game), three-point field goal percentage (.338), three-pointers per game (1.8), free throw percentage (.789), assists (4.5/game) and steals (2.0/game).

Carollo is one of four starters returning for UWW this season. Senior forward Katie Hildebrandt (McFarland, Wis./McFarland) ranked among the top 20 in the conference in scoring (9.7/game), rebounding (4.6/game), field goal percentage (.428) and blocks (1.4/game) last season. Senior guard Maggie Trautsch (Sun Prairie, Wis./DeForest) and sophomore guard Bri McCurdy (St. Croix Falls, Wis./St. Croix Falls) were among the top 15 three-point shooters in the WIAC in 2023-24. The duo ranked among the top 16 in three-pointers per game and three-point field goal percentage. Trautsch added a top 10 average in blocks (0.5/game) and was among the top 20 in rebounding (4.5/game) and steals (1.1/game).

Mallory Oloffson (Normal, Ill./Normal Community) is also back for the Warhawks. The senior forward appeared in all 30 games for UWW last season. Junior forward Renee Rittmeyer (Winnebago, Ill./Winnebago) played in 29 games a year ago while sophomore forward Mia Gillis (Mundelein, Ill./Carmel Catholic) and sophomore guard Sylvia Fox (Edgerton, Wis./Edgerton) each saw the floor in more than 20 contests.

UW-Whitewater started the 2024-25 season with consecutive victories against nationally ranked DePauw (Ind.) and Lakeland on Nov. 8-9. The team continues action as it visits Carroll on Nov. 16. Visit uwwsports.com to view the complete game schedule.

By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information

The No. 7 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater volleyball team swept UW-Stout 3-0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-20) in the first round of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament presented by Culver’s Tuesday night. The win marks the 40th consecutive for UWW over the Blue Devils and secures a spot in the WIAC Tournament semifinal. 

The Warhawks will head to UW-Stevens Point on Thursday for the semifinal. The other match has UW-Oshkosh hosting UW-Platteville. Both matches are slated for a 7 PM start with the winners advancing to the title match on Saturday. 

UW-Whitewater set the tone from the service line with 13 aces in the contest Tuesday. Offensively, the Warhawks hit .240 with double digit kills in each set. Meanwhile, the defense held UWS to single digits in the kill column and an attack percentage of just .079. 

UWW was dominant in the first set scoring eight straight early to jump out to a 9-2 lead. From there, the Warhawks cruised to an early 1-0 lead in the match bolstered by a .333 team attack percentage. UW-Stout hit .000 with six kills and six errors in the first set. 

The big Warhawk run didn’t come until later in set two. With just a three-point lead, 18-15, UWW scored six consecutive to push set point, 24-15. Chloe Werner put the finishing touches on the set with a kill. 

The third set was a combination of the first two — UWW used a five-point run early to take a 9-3 lead. A six-point run later in the set gave the Warhawks a 20-10 lead. After pushing to match point, 24-15, the Blue Devils refused to fold scoring the next five when Ava Rebarchik hammered an attack off the block for the final kill of the evening. 

The UWW middle hitters combined for a stellar performance — Hannah Proctor hit .571 with five kills in seven attempts while Abbie Dix hammered down nine kills in 15 attempts for an attack percentage of .533. The pair combined for just two attack errors on the night. 

Outside hitters Alayna Jansky and Jenna Weinfurt matched Dix’s nine kills to share team-high honors. 

Defensively, Jansky registered a match-high 13 digs while libero Jaedynn Evans added 10. At the net, Dix posted four blocks while Weinfurt and Abbie Krzus each tallied three. 

Jansky and Emma Bludgen bolstered the Warhawks from the service line with four aces each. Ally Longden added three on the night. Krzus dished out 35 assists adding three blocks in the contest. 

Mallory Oloffson hits a layup in Friday’s game against DePauw (Michael Gouvion)

By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, ranked fourth nationally, secured a victory over Lakeland with a final score of 78-35 on Saturday at the Williams Center in Whitewater, WI.

At the end of the first quarter, UWW led Lakeland 14-9. UWW capitalized on points off turnovers, scoring 7 compared to Lakeland’s 2, and led scoring in the paint with 6 points. Despite both teams having 10 total rebounds, Lakeland committed 6 turnovers, slightly more than UWW’s 5, which contributed to their deficit. UWW also had a balanced bench contribution with 7 points, while Lakeland’s bench added 5 points.

In the second quarter, UWW outscored Lakeland 18-7, with a strong performance in the paint, scoring 10 points and adding 6 fast break points. UWW had a field goal percentage of 57.1%, making 8 of their 14 attempts, while Lakeland struggled, converting only 2 of 12 shots for 16.7%. Turnovers were a significant factor, as Lakeland committed 9 turnovers compared to UWW’s 7, and UWW capitalized by scoring 10 points off turnovers. UWW also had an edge in rebounds, grabbing 9 compared to Lakeland’s 6.

UWW outscored Lakeland 31-12 in the third quarter, largely due to their strong performance in the paint and their ability to capitalize on fast breaks. Kacie Carollo scored 11 consecutive unanswered points in the third quarter, contributing to the team’s dominance. The home team recorded 18 points in the paint and 14 fast break points, while also forcing eight turnovers, which they converted into 12 points. Defensively, UWW tallied seven steals and four blocks, contributing to a total of 15 rebounds, including five offensive boards, allowing them to maintain control and extend their lead.

In the fourth quarter, UWW outscored Lakeland 15-7, bringing the final score to a decisive 78-35. UWW capitalized with 15 points from the bench and secured 9 rebounds, demonstrating dominance in the paint with 6 points. The home team also recorded 7 steals, contributing to Lakeland’s 9 turnovers in the quarter. Lakeland struggled offensively, shooting 2-for-9 from the field and committing 9 turnovers, leading to 7 points off turnovers for UWW.

Carollo stood out for UWW with a game-high 18 points, going 6-for-11 from the field, including one 3-pointer, and a perfect 5-for-5 from the free-throw line. Carollo also contributed significantly on defense with four steals and added seven rebounds. Mallory Oloffson contributed 10 points, making five of nine field-goal attempts and securing six rebounds. Maggie Trautsch was effective on both ends with six points, two assists, and two steals. Logan Lowry provided a defensive presence in the paint with two blocks and added six points. Sydney Lehman also made an impact defensively, matching Lowry with two blocks.