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The Talons Women's Basketball Team will take to the court for the first time in November.

Results - 2024-25

  • Nov. 4 at College of Lake County, L, 22-92
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Women's Basketball Season Canceled

Despite our best efforts to recruit and support a full team, we have unfortunately been unable to secure enough players for this season. As a result, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the women’s basketball season for this year. We value the enthusiasm and support shown by our student-athletes, coach and fans and remain committed to fostering competitive athletics at Blackhawk. This decision was not made lightly, and we will continue working to build and sustain a strong team next year. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Nile Finney, our Athletics Director, at nfinney@blackhawk.edu.

Meet Coach Kirsten Eckerman

Coaching Philosophy:

  • Academics first, with a team-set GPA that may exceed NJCAA minimums.
  • Focuses on character building, emphasizing how teamwork on the court prepares student-athletes for success in their future careers.

Background:

  • Attended Danville Local High School in Ohio, where she participated in basketball, volleyball, softball, and track and field.
  • Earned a degree in psychology from the College of Wooster, a nursing degree at Blackhawk and a master’s in Nursing from Grand Canyon University.
  • Played basketball and softball at the college level.
Read More About Coach Eckerman
Kirsten Eckerman

About Women's Basketball

Fall 2025 roster TBA

Fall 2025 schedule TBA

Email: keckerman@blackhawk.edu

Phone: 608-743-4426

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BTC Instructor Selected as Student Speaker for UW-Whitewater Commencement

Melissa Dix, the lead IT Web Program Instructor at Blackhawk, will address graduates and guests on Saturday, Dec. 18 as the student speaker for UW-Whitewater's graduation ceremony. Melissa has earned her Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies after beginning her post-secondary education journey in 1993. 

Melissa Dix

"I started taking college courses 28 years ago," she said. "I'm excited this is happening."

Melissa is one of 960 non-traditional undergraduate students - defined as those who earn a bachelor's degree at age 25 or older - who have graduated from UW-Whitewater, according to an article about Melissa published on the university's website. And Melissa believes she is the first non-traditional student to serve as a graduation speaker.

This milestone is made even more special because Melissa's mom graduated from UW-Whitewater in 1971, and her great aunt graduated in 1928.

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