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Pioneers Compete at WIAC Championships
WHITEWATER, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville team competed at the 70th annual Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference wrestling championships Saturday in UW-Whitewater's Williams Center. The Pioneers finished fifth as a team with 25.5 points as UW-La Crosse claimed the outright title this year with 158.5 points after sharing the title last season with UW-Eau Claire. Three Pioneers landed on the podium in their respective weight classes, including sophomore Chris Karbash at 125.
Pioneers Drop WIAC Dual at No. 5 UW-Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team fell 49-3 Friday night to fifth-ranked UW-Eau Claire in the Sonnentag Event Center. Competing in their final dual of the season, the Pioneers finish 1-7 including 1-4 in the WIAC while the Blugolds finish 17-1 and 4-1 in the league. The match started at 184 pounds and UW-Platteville had its work cut out for it as the team started down 12-0 after forfeiting two classes.
Pioneers Compete at Cliff Keen - Mike Duroe Invite
MOUNT VERNON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team competed Saturday at Cornell College's Cliff Keen – Mike Duroe Invite. Highlights included three Pioneers advancing to the championship match of their weight class' consolation bracket. Wrestling at 133 pounds, freshman Brady Grennan went 5-1 on the day, taking 7th place after winning the consolation bracket championship bout.
Pioneers fall to No. 2 UW-La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team dropped its WIAC opener on Saturday 52-0 to No. 2 nationally ranked UW-La Crosse. The dual started at 174 pounds and was hosted at Mukwonago High School. The Pioneers will return to action on Wednesday, December 11 when they host UW-Stevens Point at 7 p.m. in the home opener. LA CROSSE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team dropped its WIAC opener on Saturday 52-0 to No. 2 nationally ranked UW-La Crosse.
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team is ready to begin competing, with the 2024-25 season starting this Saturday at the Jim Fox Invite hosted by the University of Dubuque. The Pioneers will head to the Luther Open next weekend before traveling to Cornell for the season's first dual on Thursday, November 14. UW-Platteville then wraps up November with a WIAC dual in UW-La Crosse on Saturday, November 23.
UW-Platteville plays host to WIAC championships
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville team successfully hosted the 69th annual Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference wrestling championships Saturday in Williams Fieldhouse. In the hotly contested team race, UW-La Crosse and UW-Eau Claire tied with 161.5 team points and were named co-champions, a first in WIAC history. The Eagles claimed their eighth straight title as the Blugolds secured their first title in program history.
Pioneers compete at Wheaton’s Pete Willson Invitational
WHEATON, Ill. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team was one of 32 teams competing Friday at the 82nd annual Pete Willson Invitational hosted in King Arena at Wheaton College. Five Pioneers scored 11.5 points for the team as they wrestled among 285 competitors. Junior Ryan Pothoof scored four team points and advanced all the way to the quarterfinal at 174 pounds after pinning Xavier Preston of Roanoke (4:10).
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