UPDATE: Wisconsin-Superior’s men’s soccer team has claimed their eighth consecutive Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) title, finishing the regular season with an impressive unbeaten record after a dominating 8-0 victory over Martin Luther at Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium earlier today.
The Yellowjackets wasted no time, scoring four goals within the first 18 minutes of the match. Bryce Boldt led the charge with two goals, while six different players contributed to the scoreline, including notable performances from Cloquet-Esko-Carlton alum Jordan Aultman. Goalkeepers Patrick Sessions and Luke Lockman combined for three saves, showcasing a solid defensive front.
The championship was already secured after their 4-0 win against Bethany Lutheran on Friday. In that match, the Yellowjackets took the lead in under two minutes and quickly extended their advantage to 3-0 within the first four minutes.
Looking ahead, UWS (14-6, 12-0 UMAC) is set to host fourth-place Crown in the tournament semifinals on Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Superior.
In contrast, UWS women’s soccer faced a heartbreaking end to their four-year reign as UMAC regular-season champions. The Yellowjackets fell to Bethany Lutheran 2-1 on Friday, despite dominating with a 20-9 shot advantage. Their only goal came too late, scored by Niamh Larson in the 89th minute.
UWS (9-7-4, 8-1-3 UMAC) will travel to Mankato for the conference tournament semifinals against Bethany Lutheran on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. The winner will likely face Northwestern for the championship on Saturday.
In cross country, UWS men continued their dominance, winning the UMAC championship for the eighth time overall and fifth straight in Winthrop, Minnesota, on Saturday. The Yellowjackets swept the top four spots, with Dylan Uitto setting a personal record of 26:18.1 in the 8-kilometer race. Their women’s team finished fourth with a score of 115 points.
In hockey, the UWS men’s team opened their season with a resounding 7-0 victory against Marian, showcasing their strength with Justin Dauphinais scoring the first goal shorthanded. The Yellowjackets capitalized on just 25 shots on goal, with goaltender Jan Skorpik securing a 17-save shutout.
Meanwhile, the UWS women’s hockey team is still searching for their first goal this season after suffering back-to-back shutout losses to Lake Forest, 5-0 and 2-0. Despite outshooting their opponents, they failed to find the back of the net.
In volleyball, the Yellowjackets took an early lead against conference powerhouse Northwestern but ultimately lost 3-1. UWS remains in second place in the UMAC standings and can secure a home semifinal with a win against Minnesota Morris on Friday.
These developments mark a pivotal moment for UWS athletics, with teams poised for the conference championships and the pressure mounting as they navigate the postseason. Stay tuned for updates on the upcoming matches and how these teams perform in their quests for glory.
