Sports ArticlesSenior memoriesFormer Division I hockey player, UW-Eau Claire team captain leaves following seasonBySenior Greg Petersen was a captain and the men's hockey team's top defenseman this year. He was not only counted on for his defensive play during his time at UW-Eau Claire, but also his offensive play and his leadership. "The biggest thing on the list is his ability, he's a good player," coach Matt Loen said. Sports to the Nth Degree: Discussing the 'Favre to Vikings' rumorsByOf course the last sports column of the year at a Wisconsin school newspaper would be about Brett Favre. Why wouldn't it? Especially considering the latest news, or rumors, of his possible re-return to football. Even further, the hyped idea of Wisconsin's idol playing in purple. Athletics see improvements from last yearMany UW-Eau Claire teams finish with better records than previous season, reach postseasonByThe UW-Eau Claire athletics program entered the spring season with high expectations. Several of the teams boasted young, unproven rosters, but still came away successful. Women's basketball The women's basketball team made it to the NCAA Division III National Basketball Championship Tournament, but has since graduated four seniors. |