Laura Vacek named to UW-Whitewater Women's Wheelchair Basketball roster

2016 Nov 9

Laura Vacek, from Waterford, Wis., who is studying undeclared, has been named to the 2016-17 Women's Wheelchair Basketball team at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

The Warhawks are looking to work hard and achieve success this season alongside new head coach and five-time Paralympian Christina Schwab.

"I look forward to seeing their potential unfold," said Schwab. "They are building their confidence and I am hoping to see it blossom throughout the season. It will happen at the right moments."

This spring will mark the first time since 2009 that UW-Whitewater will be hosting the collegiate national championship. Teams from all over the country will be on campus competing for the national title. The tournament will take place March 9-12, 2017.

UW-Whitewater will host its annual home tournament this fall, Nov. 18-19, 2016, at Kachel Fieldhouse: http://www.uww.edu/recsports/wcathletics/womens/womens-schedule-2016-2017