Athletics

UW-Superior’s Yellowjacket athletic teams compete in one of the country’s most challenging NCAA Division III conferences. We play against public and private universities throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota as well as other Midwestern states. Several teams travel to tournaments as far away as Arizona and Florida.

Men's Baseball

The UW-Superior men’s baseball team participates in the WIAC (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), one of the toughest NCAA Division III conferences in the nation. We play against public and private universities throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota as well as other Midwestern states. The UWS baseball team annually takes spring trips to Florida and other southern areas of the country. Other season highlights include several games which are played at the Metrodome each year.

Men's Basketball

The UW-Superior men’s basketball team competes in the WIAC (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), one of the most challenging NCAA Division III conferences in the country. We play against public and private universities throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota as well as other Midwestern states.

Men's Cross Country

UW-Superior’s Cross Country teams compete in the WIAC (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), one of the toughest NCAA Division III conferences in the country.

At the 2007 WIAC conference championship meet, the Yellowjacket men finished with their lowest point total since 1983, and were led by All-Conference selection Jason Lindelof (Woodbury, MN) and 4 time track & field All-American Matt Kramer (Cloquet, MN). The women’s cross country team has been led the past two years by local athletes Katee Rosburg (Superior, WI) and Jenna Halverson (Barnum, MN).

Men's Hockey

The UW-Superior Men’s Hockey team competes in two of Division III’s toughest conferences in the country: The NCHA (Northern Collegiate Hockey Association) and the WIAC (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference).

Yellowjacket Hockey takes pride in carrying a tradition of excellence on the ice, bringing home the NCAA Division III National Championship in 2002 as well as qualifying for the national championship tournament in 2006. The Yellowjackets have appeared in the Frozen Four nine times in the last 15 years. Over the course of history, 58 players have been named All-American since the beginning of the program in 1928.

Men's Soccer

The UW-Superior Men’s Soccer team competes against both public and private universities in Wisconsin and Minnesota, as well as other schools throughout the Midwest. In 2009, the Jackets will compete in the WIAC as men’s soccer will be added as an official WIAC sport.

In 2008, the UWS men posted a 9-9 record, improving on their 2007 6-8-1 record. They did so in the midst of a transitional phase, as they were led by Coach Joe Mooney in his first year with the program. Additionally, the Yellowjackets will reopen their new soccer field behind Ross Hall for competition beginning in the fall of 2009.

Men's Track and Field

UW-Superior’s track & field teams compete in the WIAC (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), one of the country’s most challenging NCAA Division III conferences. Both men’s and women’s teams compete against public and private universities throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota as well as other schools in the Midwest.

Several athletes in recent years have qualified for NCAA Division III national track & field championships. Samantha Miller, earned All-American honors in the high jump at the 2005 NCAA outdoor national championships, and men’s athlete Matt Kramer qualified for both the 2006 NCAA indoor and outdoor national track & field Championships, earning All-American honors during the outdoor season.

Women's Basketball

The UW-Superior women’s basketball team competes in the WIAC (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), one of the country’s most challenging NCAA Division III conferences. This past season, three conference teams made the NCAA Division III National Tournament. Opponents include public and private universities throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota as well as other Midwestern states. Team trips include competing against teams from other parts of the country as well as competing in special venues such as the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Women's Cross Country

UW-Superior’s Cross Country teams compete in the WIAC (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), one of the toughest NCAA Division III conferences in the country.

At the 2007 WIAC conference championship meet, the Yellowjacket men finished with their lowest point total since 1983, and were led by All-Conference selection Jason Lindelof (Woodbury, MN) and 4 time track & field All-American Matt Kramer (Cloquet, MN). The women’s cross country team has been led the past two years by local athletes Katee Rosburg (Superior, WI) and Jenna Halverson (Barnum, MN).

Women's Golf

The UW-Superior women’s golf team competes in the WIAC (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), one of the toughest NCAA Division III conferences in the country.

Each year, the women’s golf team has taken strides since its inaugural season in 2003. The team features former all-conference selection Kimberly Store as well as current WIAC standout Macie Anderson.

Women's Hockey

The UW-Superior Women’s Hockey team competes in the NCHA (Northern Collegiate Hockey Association) which is one of the toughest division III conferences in the country.

In only the ten year existence of the women’s hockey program, the Yellowjacket women have captured the NCHA Championship three times. Several players have been recognized by the NCHA, including several All-Americans such as the four-time All-American Erin Kegley. The Yellowjackets have posted winning records in all of their seasons as an intercollegiate athletic team.

Women's Soccer

The University of Wisconsin-Superior women’s soccer team competes in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC), one of the strongest NCAA Division III conferences in the country. The conference playoff champion has an automatic bid to the NCAA national tournament and over the past few seasons, additional teams have also been invited. Along with the WIAC, UW-Superior is also a member of the following prestigious organizations: University of Wisconsin System, the Colleges of Distinction, and COPLAC. So, as a UW-Superior student-athlete you’ll have the opportunity to compete against some of the best Division III athletes in the nation, while earning an esteemed degree.

Women's Softball

The UW-Superior women’s softball team competes in the WIAC (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), one of the toughest NCAA Division III conferences in the country. Competing against public and private schools throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota, the women’s softball team takes annual spring trips to southern Florida to compete in exhibition contests.

Recent accomplishments include the WIAC playoff championship in 2004 as well as the WIAC tournament championship in 2002. In 2001, the Yellowjackets captured the WIAC Western Division championship.

Women's Track and Field

UW-Superior’s track & field teams compete in the WIAC (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), one of the country’s most challenging NCAA Division III conferences. Both men’s and women’s teams compete against public and private universities throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota as well as other schools in the Midwest.

Several athletes in recent years have qualified for NCAA Division III national track & field championships. Samantha Miller, earned All-American honors in the high jump at the 2005 NCAA outdoor national championships, and men’s athlete Matt Kramer qualified for both the 2006 NCAA indoor and outdoor national track & field Championships, earning All-American honors during the outdoor season.

Women's Volleyball

The UW-Superior Yellowjacket volleyball team competes in the WIAC (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), one of the toughest NCAA Division III conferences in the country.

This year, the women’s volleyball team won 13 regular season games and earned themselves a bid into the WIAC tournament for the forth time in six years. They went on to defeat two conference teams in the regular season, and another in a non-conference match up. Junior, Jess Ebel was voted onto the WIAC All-Conference First Team, and Senior, Brittany Jarvis received Honorable Mention post season honors as well as the WIAC Sportsmanship Award.