By: Evan Christman

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I’m Evan Christman, a journalism major here at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. I’m a huge supporter of Warhawk Athletics whether it be women’s basketball, football or baseball, you can find me supporting the Warhawks whenever they are at home. I’m also one of the student section leaders here along with five other great guys to cheer alongside of. Throughout this blog, I will update you on the fall athletic teams and how they are doing thus far into the season. Also, a special treat for you guys, taking you in depth of the Warhawk women’s basketball schedule who were national runner ups last year in the Division 3 National Championship to the Hope College Dutch. Let’s get started!

Men’s Tennis

The men’s tennis team just got done hosting the Warhawk invite on September 9th and 10th, no team scores were posted. This team has always been loaded with talent, and I expect no different this year. One of the matches that I’m looking forward to is when the Warhawks don’t travel far to Chicago, Ill. to face the Case Western Reserve Spartans on April 8th. Case Western Reserve knocked the Warhawks team out of the NCAA tournament this year and they also knocked out our individual players playing in the individual bracket. It’s safe to say Whitewater wants revenge.

Men’s Cross Country/Women’s Cross Country

Both men’s and women’s cross country teams are coming off top 3 finishes at the Ken Weidt Invite hosted by the Concordia (WI) Falcons. Men finished 1st and women finished in 2nd. These teams I expect to make some noise in regionals, but not go any further. One of their scheduled meets is at UW-La Crosse on October 15th, the Drews/Neubauer Invite. Both the men and women will be at this meet for the Warhawks, and this is a big chance to prove themselves against the powerhouse UW-La Crosse.

Football

Where do I start with this team, upsetting the #1 team in the nation?! On September 10th, UW-Whitewater shocked the Division 3 world by dethroning the defending National Champions, the Mary Hardin Baylor Crusaders. The Crusaders were undefeated until that day, their last loss, December 7th, 2019 vs the Warhawks. The Warhawks next scheduled game is September 17th at Mount Berry, Georgia taking on the Berry College Vikings. Berry is receiving votes in the D3 Football.com poll. I expect a win, but you never know with these types of teams, they can upset you.

Men’s Soccer

After a tough 3-0 loss to a ver ygood Saint John’s Johnnies team, the men’s team is back in action on Wednesday, Sep. 14th taking on the Luther Norse which is always a fun and physical matchup for the Warhawks. Theme for the student section is WHITEOUT!! Cooper Re is a breakout freshman from Kimberly, WI had two goals for the Warhawks in a season opening win vs the Webster Gorloks.

Women’s Golf

After a 5th place finish at the Wartburg Invite, the Warhawks are back in action on September 17th and 18th when they travel to Bloomington, Ill. for the Illinois Wesleyan Titans who got 1st place in the Wartburg Invite, a good test for this Warhawk team. The Warhawks have a 1st place finish under their belt this season so far, they finished 1st at the Shootout on the Border Invite hosted by the Carthage Firebirds.

Women’s Soccer

Minnesota… We own the state of Minnesota, by this I mean, the Warhawks took home two wins against the St. Scholastica Saints (2-0) and the Augsburg Auggies (2-1). They return home to play with the men’s team also this Wednesday and the same opponent, the Luther Norse. The Warhawks are 4-6-3 against the Norse all time and are looking to flip the script. I think a key matchup for the Warhawks this year is October 15th vs the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds, as UWEC knocked the Warhawks out of the WIAC conference tournament last year on our home field. Theme for the student section is also WHITEOUT!!!

Women’s Volleyball

After wrapping up the UW-Oshkosh Invite and going 2-2 during that time, the Warhawks will travel back to Oshkosh to face their rivals, the Titans. This should be a great matchup as both teams are high in the standings. I think the Warhawks will pull this match out but not in straight sets. It will go 4 or 5. The two losses at the UW-Oshkosh Invite came to the Bethel (MN) Royals and the Millikin Big Blue.

Women’s Basketball

Full Schedule Preview:

https://uwwsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

I see this team going back to the NCAA Tournament and possibly going back to the National Championship, the 1st true test for the Warhawks will either be Novemeber 11th vs the Carroll Pioneers or on January 11th vs the UW-Oshkosh Titans, both home games. Some key players to look out for this season is 5th year senior, Yssa Sto. Domingo, one of our best 3 point shooters along with Kacie Carollo who is going to have a outstanding sophomore year in my opinion.