While UW-Whitewater's football season is still in full swing, its women's basketball team is looking to avoid a finish similar to last year. The Warhawks went 19-6 during the regular season but lost in the WIAC tournament opener to UW-Platteville and were on the outside looking in on Selection Sunday.

The Warhawks are looking to write a different ending this time around, however. And they showed it from the opening tip on opening night. How is this team looking to change its course? Read more in this week's Around the Nation.

If your season started late because of illness, injury, scheduling or other issues, know that it's not easy for anyone. But it's also possible to dive right in after a late start and put together some pretty impressive performances. Read about one player who did so in this week's column.

Plus, is there a region that's on the rise? Or at the very least, looking like it might halt its slide on the national level? How do you keep Lauren Boyle under 20 points? What are the keys to Saturday's Amherst/Brandeis game? That and more in Around the Nation.