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College baseball: Misericordia tops Wisconsin-Whitewater, 12-9, in Game 1 of Division III College World Series final

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June 5, 2024

College baseball: Misericordia tops Wisconsin-Whitewater, 12-9, in Game 1 of Division III College World Series final

Misericordia is one win away from winning its first Division III College Baseball World Series.

The Cougars outslugged Wisconsin-Whitewater in a 12-9 game June 4 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series at Classic Auto Group Park.

Game 2 is at 11 a.m. June 6, with Game 3 (if necessary) 45 minutes after the completion of the first game.

“The job isn’t done,” Cougars coach Pete Egbert said. “We came here to do one thing. I want them to stay hungry. We haven’t done anything yet. … We poked the bear tonight. (Whitewater) is upset. They’re not going to lie down.”

All week, Egbert has said his Cougars (43-10) had to play an aggressive style of ball, scratching and clawing for runs, stealing bases and taking extra bases on their hits. Even after the win over Whitewater, Egbert said, “We’re not going to win slugfests.”

Only this time, his team did just that, outhitting the Warhawks, 16-12 — a Wisconsin-Whitewater team that came into the game third in the nation in batting average while leading the nation in hits and runs scored.

Adam Cootway (18) and Eli Frank celebrate a first-inning home run during Wisconsin Whitewater’s 12-9 loss to Misericordia in Game 1 of the Division III College World Series at Classic Auto Park on June 4. (Brian Fisher for The News-Herald)

Misericordia got three hits form Brock Bollinger and Gabe Bunn, while Garrett McIlhenney, Jack Regenye, Jason Sanfilippo and Andrew Van Horn all had a pair of base-knocks to put their team one win away from the national title that no team from Pennsylvania has ever won before.

“They outhit us and outplayed us,” Warhawks coach John Vonderlich said bluntly. “We’re hoping we can change that in a couple of days.”

While Wisconsin-Whitewater took a 2-0 lead in the first inning on Adam Cootway’s majestic homer to left, his fifth of the year, Misericordia came back with a vengeance, scoring five in the second and five more in the fourth to take a 10-2 lead.

The second-inning rally was highlighted by a two-run double to left by Bollinger and an infield chopper RBI by Regenye. Two innings later, a two-run single by Van Horn and back-to-back bases-loaded walks by Sanfilippo and Joe Comins upped the ante to 10-2.

“It felt good to really jump on them early and get the ball rolling for the rest of the guys,” Bollinger said.

Wisconsin-Whitewater wasn’t done. The Warhawks put six runs on the board in the top of the fifth with Eli Frank hitting a two-run homer — his 14th of the season — and Andy Thies ripping an RBI single to keep their team in the game.

Then Egbert summoned Matt Lanzendorf from the bullpen — and things changed immensely in the offensive slugfest. Lanzendorf pitched four innings, giving up only one unearned run, to keep Wisconsin-Whitewater at a safe distance. Lanzendorf started a game June 3 against Lynchburg, pitching 3 1/3 innings. His coach didn’t think he’d be available a day later.

He was wrong.

“He told me he was available,” Egbert said. “I didn’t believe him. I didn’t trust him. I saw that look in his eyes and knew we could go to him, and he was incredible.”

Said Lanzendorf, “When I come to the field, I have the determination and I’m ready to play every day for this team.”

Despite the loss, the Warhawks remain confident in winning two games on June 6 to win their first national title since 2014. Wisconsin-Whitewater is 12-0 in doubleheaders this season.

“I don’t think there is a reset,” Sam Paden said. “We were ready to go and things didn’t go our way. We take Game 1, we’re gonna take Game 2. It’s as simple as that.”

Egbert said his Misericordia team expects a challenge.

“They’ve got their two dudes on the mound,” he said, noting Cade Berendt and Michael Hilker Jr., who pitched Wisconsin-Whitewater’s first two World Series games. “We know that. We’ve got to keep our heads down and keep working.”

THE SCORE

Misericordia 12, Wisconsin-Whitewater 9

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Better Know A Badger – 2025 four-star lineman Hardy Watts

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December 25, 2024

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Better Know A Badger – 2025 four-star lineman Hardy Watts

MADISON, Wis. – It turned out that Luke Fickell had no reason to worry.

The University of Wisconsin head coach was hopeful that the results on the field wouldn’t cause members of his highly ranked third recruiting class to start rethinking their commitment or, worse yet, reopen their decision-making process entirely.

From the time the Badgers’ 2024 season ended without a bowl game for the first time in 23 years to the first day of the early signing period, Wisconsin’s staff only saw one prospect de-commit. Twenty-three kids signed paperwork to join Fickell’s program, a class that ranks 20th in the Rivals.com rankings with 10 four-star recruits from eight different states.

“To see guys not waver,” Fickell said. “That faith and belief that the games and what you see on Saturday isn’t everything. For those guys to hold with us and believe in us … relationships, trust, and belief in this process still win out.”

Adding depth to the offensive line, we look at the signing of Brookline (MA) Dexter’s Hardy Watts and how his addition improves the program.

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Watts worked all over the offensive line during his high school career, but he spent this past season working primarily at right tackle. It was a position that his school needed him to play and the spot where he felt the most comfortable. It benefited him, as Watts earned all-conference recognition.

“I think I improved my chemistry and my ability to work as part of a unit, rather than making plays and flashy blocks,” Watts said. “I was learning the footwork of certain types of blocking and steps. I really refined what was already there and brought it back to working as part of a unit, making sure I am not messing up any assignments, and consistency.”

Recruiting Competition

The 17th commitment in Wisconsin’s 2025 class, Watts committed to the Badgers over a top group that included Clemson and Michigan. Watts also had two dozen offers from Power-Four schools like Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Penn State, Tennessee, and Texas A&M.

“There were a few schools that never stopped pursuing me,” Watts said. “They were some new schools that came forward with an offer, but I just politely declined, explained to them the situation that I was locked in and wasn’t going anywhere.”

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Wisconsin Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for Dec. 24, 2024

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8 hours ago

December 25, 2024

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Wisconsin Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for Dec. 24, 2024

The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 24, 2024, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from Dec. 24 drawing

11-14-38-45-46, Mega Ball: 03, Megaplier: 3

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 24 drawing

Midday: 7-9-6

Evening: 2-0-2

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Dec. 24 drawing

Midday: 9-8-7-5

Evening: 6-3-7-0

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Winning All or Nothing numbers from Dec. 24 drawing

Midday: 03-04-06-07-09-10-14-16-17-18-19

Evening: 02-05-07-08-12-13-17-18-19-20-21

Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Badger 5 numbers from Dec. 24 drawing

05-19-22-23-24

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Winning SuperCash numbers from Dec. 24 drawing

02-03-06-30-31-34, Doubler: N

Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.

Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?

No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.

When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.

Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Wisconsin RB enters transfer portal. NCAA waiver gives senior another year of eligibility

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December 24, 2024

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Wisconsin RB enters transfer portal. NCAA waiver gives senior another year of eligibility

MADISON – A recent court ruling has opened the door for former junior college players to gain another year of NCAA eligibility.

It appears that Tawee Walker is going to take advantage of the opportunity.

According to On3, Wisconsin’s senior running back will enter the transfer portal in search of a home for next season. The news came one day after the NCAA approved a blanket waiver granting one more year of eligibility to athletes who competed at a non-NCAA school for one or more years and would have otherwise exhausted their eligibility during the 2024-25 school year.

Walker fits the bill. He played the the 2021 season at Palomar College. a junior college in San Marcos, California, before competing for Oklahoma in 2022 and ’23 and Wisconsin this season. The NCAA counts his junior college season towards his four years of college eligibility.

The waiver stems from a case brought forward by Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia. A Tennessee court ruled that counting the two seasons he played at a junior college toward his NCAA eligibility violated the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Walker, a 5-foot-9, 218-pound Las Vegas native, led the Badgers with 864 yards in 190 carries, a 4.5-yard average, and scored 10 touchdowns.

He begin the season sharing the No. 1 tailback role with Chez Mellusi and blossomed after Mellusi took what proved to be a permanent leave Oct. 3.

As Wisconsin’s primary ball carrier Walker ran for 718 yards in 152 carries, a 4.7-yard average, with nine touchdowns.

His best stretch was a three-game run against Purdue, Rutgers and Northwestern when he gained 418 yards in 66 carries, a 6.3-yard average, and scored six times.

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