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Powered by AI: The Future of Sports is Already Here

By Ben Glassman | April 22

On a chilly Tuesday afternoon inside a college gym, a basketball player scrolls through practice clips—not on a coach’s laptop, but on an app powered by artificial intelligence. Within seconds, it highlights missed defensive rotations and suggests positioning adjustments. What once took hours of ...

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Wittenberg is now "Accredited on Probation"

By Evelyn Huspen | November 23

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has changed Wittenberg University's status from "Accredited" to "Accredited on Probation." According to the HLC, "Probation is a public sanction that allows the institution a period of time to resolve the areas of concern. The initial period for Probation is up to ...

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Wittenberg Wrestling to Host Tournament This Saturday

By Parker Ness | April 1

As part of its build up to the 2026-2027 competition debut, the Wittenberg wrestling program will be hosting a tournament Saturday, April 4, in the Health, Wellness & Athletics (HWA) Complex. Head coach Wendel Donathan, looking to build momentum for the new program, is anticipating between ...

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What's Ahead for Tiger Athletes: Week of March 25

By Parker Ness | March 25

Wittenberg sports are back in full swing after a week back from spring break, and it's starting to become crunch time for some programs, with several teams beginning their first conference matchups of the season. Let's take a look at what's happening for Athletics this week. TUESDAY, MARCH 24 The ...

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Spring Break for Tiger Athletes

By Parker Ness | March 18

Wittenberg University has wrapped up its annual two-week break for Fire Week and Spring Break, and students and athletes alike took advantage of the time off to take part in a learning experience or continue their athletic seasons outside of campus. Let's recap what these athletes took part in for their ...

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A New Era: Tigers to Launch Wrestling and Hockey Programs

By Ben Glassman | September 13

Wittenberg University is set to make a major expansion to its athletic programs with the new addition of men’s and women’s wrestling along with men’s and women’s ice hockey. All four teams are expected to begin competition in the 2026–2027 academic year. The announcement ...

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Two Tigers Achieve NCAC Athlete of the Week Honors

By Parker Ness | January 28

North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Athletes of the Week - January 26th Men's Basketball - Eddie Brown Senior forward Eddie Brown was a huge contributor to Wittenberg's conference victories, leading his team to a 73-65 win over Wabash on Jan. 21, as well as a 63-60 win over Ohio Wesleyan on ...

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Women's Lacrosse 2026 Season Preview

By Parker Ness | February 19

The new season for the Wittenberg's women lacrosse program is right around the corner, and it's bound to be a pivotal season. Many might consider it a rebuilding period for the program. A new coaching staff will begin their first season--this, after previous head coach Becca Joseph resigned last ...

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The Super Bowl: A Foray in Fandom

By Drew Dossman | February 12

While attending one of the largest sporting events in the world, the Super Bowl, I had rare opportunity to connect with other people who shared similar interests and ambition as I had, far beyond the Wittenberg community, where I'm a Sports Management major. My time in California brought me not only ...

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Spirit Week Highlights This Week's Athletic Events

By Parker Ness | February 4

It's a big week for Wittenberg Athletics, with several key matchups to look forward to. On top of that, Athletics is collaborating with several campus organizations such as Student Involvement and Greek Life to bring in Spirit Week for the students to enjoy! The list of games begins tonight, February ...

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Men's Lacrosse: 2026 Season Preview

By Parker Ness | November 13

Wittenberg Men’s Lacrosse Season Preview United by a sense of family and a hungry desire to win, Wittenberg University’s men’s lacrosse team is ready to claw their way back into the spotlight. The program has faced multiple challenges over the past two years, just barely missing out ...

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Pam Evans Smith Arena

By Makenna Strycker | November 6

 The gym was quiet that night — the kind of silence that carries memory. The banners on the walls shimmered faintly in the hum of overhead lights, each one telling a story of victory, of discipline, of love for the game. At center court, the red “W” glowed beneath the polished floorboards, ...

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Seniors Taking Their Last Serve: Through the Lens

By Rayne James | April 29

I had the opportunity to catch some tennis matches featuring the Wittenberg Tigers playing against the University of Depauw for their Senior Day. The seniors that were celebrated were players Sidney Purks, Grace Ralston, Carissa Schroeder, Caroline Sproule, Kyle Fout, Andrew Garofoli, and Ethan Libby. ...

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Through the Lens with Wittenberg Baseball

By Rayne James | April 8

Through the Lens: Tigers on the mound Welcome to another edition of Through the Lens, where you will find all of your sports content for Wittenberg through the lens of my camera, showing live content of Witt athletes, records, interviews and statistical information needed to know about the team or ...

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Through the Lens

By Rayne James | March 3

Working as a photographer and videographer for Wittenberg’s football and basketball teams has given me a unique perspective. Traveling on the road with the players, as well as seeing them compete at home, I’ve been fortunate enough to get to witness the players’ highs and lows, successes and yes, ...

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