Basketball at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse takes on many forms. It’s a competitive sport for the school, an intramural activity for students who are not part of the collegiate team, and an event that fundraises for families in need. On April 28 , in Mitchell Hall Gymnasium, there will be a 3-on-3-basketball tournament to help raise money for the family of Ben Fiers.
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On Monday, April 9, the La Crosse Center played host to one of the most publicized basketball teams in the world. For four quarters, the Harlem Globetrotters showed o their unique style of basketball skills, combining gravity defying dunks, technical dribbling, and precision passing much to the delight of the audience who attended the two hour show.
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Football is the dominant sport in America. So dominant, in fact, that fans actually tune in for a draft show that features little action, but tons of excitement. This year’s draft promises to be much of the same. And yes, we’ve all been informed on Andrew Luck and RG3 to an extent that would make most football junkies queasy.
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Since the departure of head coach George Karl, the Milwaukee Bucks’ struggles can be attributed to several factors. Mainly, they have an owner in Herb Kohl who micro-manages the franchise. Aside from drafting Andrew Bogut in 2006 (who has been injury prone his entire NBA career) and Brandon Jennings in 2009, Kohl’s personnel moves have been less than stellar.
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UW-Ls men’s track and field team ready to begin outdoor season
Building on last year’s WIAC conference title and 2nd place finish at the NCAA Division III Championship tournament, the men of UW-L’s outdoor track and field team are preparing for yet another season of high podium finishes. As the team begins final preparations for their first outdoor meet at Wartburg College (Iowa) on April 7th, The Racquet spoke with veteran senior All-American and team leader Terrance Thigpen to gain some insight on where the team is at as they prepare for their first competition, and what to look forward to this coming season.
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Back-up quarterbacks of Packer’s past have generally been given a chance to be successful as starters in the NFL. Matt Hasselbeck, Mark Brunell, Ty Detmer, and Kurt Warner are the most notable of soon-to-be starters that passed through Green Bay in a back-up role to Brett Favre.
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Jeremiah Burish, a senior and pole vaulter for the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Men’s Track and Field Team, bleeds maroon and gray. He has been a four-year competitor on the team and has accomplished many feats that most do not get to see. As the Men’s Track and Field team heads into the outdoor season, Burish has nothing but positives to say about the season thus far.
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“Bracketology” brings new fans to NCAA men’s basketball
‘March Madness’, ‘ The Big Dance’, call it what you want, the 2012 NCAA Men’s National Basketball tournament is well underway. is year, no di fferent from years past is one of cheers, tears, and big upsets. Beginning on March 13th this year’s tournament has 64 of the top teams from all around the nation vying to become he next NCAA Div.
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Testing for Performance Enhancing Drugs is something that isn’t taken lightly in Major League Baseball. That strictness coupled with a positive result in a Ryan Braun sample spelled disaster for both Milwaukee Brewers players and their fans alike.
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Named Women's Coach of the Year, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's swimming & diving coach, Rich Pein, is retiring after 30 years. Pein has had a very successful career at UW-L, which includes holding the women's swimming and diving team's third Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Association (WIAC) conference championship title for the past five seasons, and many of the student athletes receiving various honors.
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A great deal has happened since the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series last October 28. It definitely has been an eventful offseason. But now all the players have reported for spring workouts and the first spring training games are only a few days away.
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No problem! Sign-up for a Spring Break trip with UW-L’s Outdoor Connection today!
Cayoneering Utah March 9 - 18 2012 $660* (w/ 10 participants, price will drop to $580) Join the Outdoor Connection in an awesome spring break trip- canyoneering with Zion Adventure Company in Zion National Park! Hotel lodging, campsite fees, and canyoneering outfitting! Sign up before all spots are gone! Backpacking the Ozarks March 10 - 17 2012 $425 Escape the freezing temps of the blustery Wisconsin spring and join the Outdoor Connection at an incredible backpacking destination as we do a multi-day hike on the Ozark Highlands Trail in the Ozark Mountains of the Ouichita National Forest.
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Q: What intramurals have you participated in? A: I've participated in football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, and dodgeball. Q: What is your favorite sport? Why? A: I've been playing soccer ever since I could remember, and I've been playing competitive soccer since the 5th grade.
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Blue 42, Blue 42…Set Hut! That's right football fans, the Super Bowl may be over, but football has not left the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The 2012 football schedule was released on February 3, 2012, but there's an added twist to it this year.
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Lily Hallock has been named the head coach of the UW-La Crosse Women's Volleyball team. Hallock follows in the footsteps of 18 year veteran coach, Sheila Perkins. Perkins has retired with the most wins in UW-L history with a total of 392. Hallock states, "I was drawn to UW-L by the winning reputation of the Athletic department, and I look forward to being a part of that.
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Christa Booman recently placed 10 in the All-Around Competition at the NCAA Division I North Central Regional at the University of Denver. An outstanding athlete, The Racquet wanted to get to know her better. Here's the scoop: Are there any nicknames you've been given either from teammates or fellow competitors? Nickname: Boom Have you sustained any battle trophies (wounds) from this sport? I have had numerous "battle wounds!" I actually have a visual four-inch scar on my shin from whacking it on the beam a couple of times.
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UW-L student athletes continue to achieve greatness in the classroom
According to 2010 UW-L graduate Dan Laurent success in academics and in athletics are based on the mindset that the individual puts into every task that presents itself. Laurent's mindset must have been one of excellence because the Biochemistry/Cellular and Molecular biology major achieved greatness in both aspects.
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On Tuesday, Jan. 24 UW-La Crosse senior Andy Novak, senior Danielle Ellingson and senior Sarah Swanson were named the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Athlete of the Week. "It was pretty neat to win the award, said Novak. Novak won the WIAC Men's Field Athlete of the Week with the leading shot put distance of 59-0 at the UW-Stout Open.
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The Super Bowl up against other championships
Super bowl XLVI was a nail biter of a game. But, I know a lot of people who didn't even bother watching the super bowl because of the teams involved, the national audience still reached and estimated 111 million people. Now as far as the ads go, which we all know was the best part this year, the slots that were available sold out by thanksgiving.
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UW-L traditions keep athletes sharp
In the world of sports, traditions and, superstitions are one of the only things that transcend generations and gender. Athletes of all levels in every sport participate in diff erent types of rituals, from the smallest and most personal, to traditions that the entire team can be involved in.
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