UW Athletics
November 25, 2023
Hall of Famers
Isaiah Thomas, Paige Mackenzie and Krista Vansant are among seven former student-athletes and one coach added to the Husky Hall of Fame.
Show stopper
A few thousand Husky faithful turned out for ESPN’s College GameDay before the showdown between Pac-12 football powerhouses UW and Oregon.
Special signing
Seven-year-old Ford Parks, who has a rare genetic condition, signed with the UW as an honorary Husky.
September 2, 2023
Making waves
Like the ‘Boys in the Boat,’ UW women’s rowing has its own inspiring story.
Big move
The UW decided to join the Big Ten because it offers a more robust and stable media rights deal as well as the opportunity to compete on a national stage.
Beach volleyball on the rise
In just two seasons, head coach Derek Olson has taken the Husky beach volleyball program to new heights.
June 4, 2023
Bragging rites
Learn who’s behind those purple, white and gold slogans every rowing season on the Montlake Cut.
May 28, 2023
Legendary Leslie
Leslie Gabriel has been part of 618 victories and five NCAA Final Fours with the Huskies’ women’s volleyball program over 26 years.
February 25, 2023
How the UW does NIL
Student-athletes can now benefit from revenue generated by use of their name, image and likeness. The UW does it differently than the rest.
November 27, 2022
Winning culture
With Matt Anger’s retirement, Rahim Esmail takes over as the Huskies’ new men’s tennis coach.
Extra innings
Heather Tarr, ’96, who has compiled a career record of 742-277-1 entering her 19th year as the Huskies’ softball coach in 2023.
November 26, 2022
Poignant night on the pitch
The Huskies defeated the Cardinal 3-0 on a night where hearts and minds were focused on paying tribute to Daniel Phelps.
September 3, 2022
Pac-12 honors
Gabbie Plain and Dylan Teves were named the UW’s outstanding female and male student-athletes, and Tina Frimpong Ellertson was inducted into the Hall of Honor.
May 29, 2022
Media man
For the past 31 years, Jeff Bechthold has worked in sports information for the UW athletic department. He handles Husky football and crew.
March 5, 2022
First on the floor
Amara Cunningham leads the UW gymnastics team after being named All-Pac-12 Floor First Team as a junior.
Foreign flourish
The Husky men’s tennis team has high hopes this spring, thanks in part to the play of junior Clement Chidekh of Lyon, France.
Huskies eye Pac-12 tourney
Innovation will meet the crack of the bat this spring when the inaugural Pac-12 Baseball Tournament is held May 25-29 in Arizona.
March 4, 2022
Sweet success
Carlton Olson, ’61, overcame Type 1 diabetes to play 4 years of Husky baseball.
December 4, 2021
Hall of Famers
Twelve former student-athletes from five sports receive the highest honor in UW Athletics.
September 11, 2021
Going national
Junior middle blocker Marin Grote, senior middle blocker Lauren Sanders and junior setter Ella May Powell were all named to the 2021 collegiate volleyball national team.