Barber Scores Two Goals in Two Games Against UW-Eau Claire Juniors Jacob Barber and Jono Davis each scored a goal for the No. 4 Pointers in their 2-1 win over UW-Eau Claire on Saturday to advance on to the WIAC Commissioners Cup championship game for the third year in a row. Barber was the first to score in the first ... Read More »
With all the success the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has as an athletic program, some people behind the scenes do not get enough credit. A group that immediately comes to mind is the athletic training staff. This group of staff and students led by Director of Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Services Kris Ficken, has maintained a high level of work throughout her ... Read More »
On July 1, 2015, Jeremy Jirschele was named head coach of the baseball team at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point by former Director of Athletics Daron Montgomery. For the past four seasons, Jirschele was the assistant coach and helped the Pointers attain a 133-53 record. His hiring will make him the 14th coach in program history, replacing Pat Bloom who accepted the head coaching position at ... Read More »
For 36 years, Rick Witt has brought his coaching expertise to the track and field and cross country programs at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Now, thanks to a quick recovery after a major health scare, he can continues to do just that. This past fall, Witt suffered a heart attack and has been rehabbing since the procedure, trying to get back to full strength. “I was very ... Read More »
McGann Earns Career-High 35 Points in Win Over UW-Platteville Senior Sean McGann scored a career-high 35 points, helping the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point men’s basketball team win their final game of the season, 72-64, over UW-Platteville. This win cemented the Pointers’ spot in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship. After a layup by McGann at the 8:41 mark in the ... Read More »
Amanda Walker has had an eventful career at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Her toughest test has come this season. Going into the season, Walker had high hopes of a repeat Division III National Championship appearance. Those hopes came to a halt when she was diagnosed with a torn labrum in her right shoulder a month into the season. “It ... Read More »
Men’s Basketball Earns Senior Day Win Over UW-Eau Claire The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point men’s basketball team had four players who posted double figures in the 74-63 win on Senior Day over Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opponent UW-Eau Claire. Seniors Sean McGann and Stephen Pelkofer were two of the four Pointers to post double figures in the WIAC win. McGann ... Read More »
Sophomore guard Mickey Roland’s all-around game was recognized recently with a WIAC Conference Player of the Week Award. For a player who does a little of everything on the court, earning this honor came out of nowhere for Roland. “It was honestly really surprising and shocking when I found out. I never really expected an award like that to be ... Read More »
Pelkofer Leads UWSP with Career-High 30 Points in Loss Against UW-River Falls Senior Stephen Pelkofer posted a career-high 30 points on Saturday night at home against the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Although Pelkofer hit this career milestone, the UW-Stevens Point men’s basketball team came up just short against the Falcons, who earned the 81-79 overtime win. In the final minutes ... Read More »
As the snow begins to melt and the temperature goes up, the outdoor track and field season is right around the corner. Coming off a successful outdoor season last year, returning talent on the men’s side is looking to repeat and improve on previous success. Three athletes in particular, junior jumper Jerry Williams, senior jumper Jordan Richards and sophomore thrower Logan ... Read More »
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