The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater jumped out to a big lead and held it en route to a 66-36 win over UW-La Crosse in Kachel Gymnasium Wednesday night.
The Warhawks set a blistering pace from the opening tip while the defense was stifling over the first ten minutes of play as UWW opened up a 22-6 lead after one quarter. UW-Whitewater maintained its pressure defense throughout the contest, not allowing more than 10 points in a single quarter all night. By the half, UWW had doubled-up the Eagles leading 33-16.
Another big third quarter extended the advantage further. The Warhawks outscored UWL 19-10 in the period to push the gap out to 26, 52-26. The lead never dipped below that mark the rest of the way.
Maggie Trautsch (Sun Prairie, Wis./DeForest) had a phenomenal outing for the Warhawks. Her game-high 25 points were bolstered by a perfect 4-4 night from three-point range.
Kacie Carollo (Whitewater, Wis./Whitewater) added 14 points including an unblemished, 6-6, performance from the charity stripe. She also led UWW on the glass with eight rebounds while dishing out three assists.
The Warhawk defense did not allow a single Eagle scorer to hit double figures in the game.
At halftime, Warhawk student-athletes who earned All-America honors last winter and spring, as well as this fall were recognized at center court. Seniors who earned All-America honors during the winter season of 2021-22 were previously honored at a ceremony this spring. Honorees recognized Wednesday night include:
Aleah Grundahl (DeForest, Wis./DeForest) - women's basketball
Westin Muir - baseball
Caitlin Mertins - bowling
Christian Patzka - cross country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field
Gunner Schlender - cross country, indoor track and field
Ryan Liszka - football
Seth Roberts - football
Lauren Goble - gymnastics
Kelsey Kolhoff - gymnastics
Faith Mylin - gymnastics
Kara Welsh - gymnastics
Luke VanDonslear - men's tennis
John Zakowski - men's tennis
Shelvin Garrett - indoor track and field, outdoor track and field
Justin Krause - outdoor track and field
Gracie Holland - indoor track and field, outdoor track and field
Kirsten Anderson - volleyball
