Chippewa Valley Times

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's basketball team concluded their regular season on Saturday with a home game against UW-Whitewater. The Blugolds faced a strong Whitewater offense, which shot 46% from the field and made eight three-pointers in the first half, resulting in UWEC's ninth loss of the season.

In the early part of the game, UW-Eau Claire (16-9, 8-6) trailed by nine points within twelve minutes as the Warhawks took a 23-14 lead after making four shots from beyond the arc.

Carter Huschka led Eau Claire with 23 points and 13 rebounds, marking his sixth double-double this year. The Blugolds excelled in fast break points, outscoring Whitewater 15-6. Despite improving their shooting to 37% in the second half, they were narrowly outscored 37-36, leading to a final defeat by fifteen points.

Andre Renta contributed significantly with 18 points and four rebounds during the game.

Looking ahead, the Blugolds have secured the No. 3 seed in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Tournament and are set to host UW-Oshkosh on Monday, February 24 at the Sonnentag Event Center. The game will start at 7 p.m., coinciding with Chippewa Valley Fan Appreciation Night where fans can attend for free. Tickets are available at the door or prior at The Sonnentag Box Office.

For more updates throughout the season, fans can visit Blugolds.com or follow on social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook through Blugold Sports.