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Articles by Chris Karbash
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville had two wrestlers place sixth and two place seventh in their respective weight classes at the NCAA DIII Region VII Regional, hosted Friday and Saturday at Augsburg University. As a team, the Pioneers finished 11th out of 16 teams, scoring 42.5 team points. UW-La Crosse captured the top team spot with 192.5 points.
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.
WHEATON, Ill. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team competed at the two-day Pete Willson Invitational hosted by Wheaton College. Senior David Cushman, sophomore Chris Karbash and freshman Brady Grennan scored team points to highlight the Pioneers performance. Wrestling at 157, Cushman went the distanced against all four of his competitors, including two major decision victories. Cushman moved to the consolation bracket after a narrow 5-4 loss in his first match on Friday.
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.
Pioneers Drop Dual at Cornell
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team fell 42-6 Thursday night to Cornell College. As a team, the Pioneers tallied five takedowns, eight nearfall points, and 14 escapes. The night was highlighted by senior David Cushman pinning Scotty Scheidecker (6:23) in the 157 match. For a full list of results, see below. The Pioneers will return to action on Saturday, November 23 when the Pioneers open up conference competition at UW-La Crosse at Mukwonago High School.
Cushman’s First Place Finish Highlights Pioneers Season Opener at Jim Fox Invite
DUBUQUE, Iowa – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team opened its 2024-25 season on Saturday at the University of Dubuque's Jim Fox Invite. Senior David Cushman took first place at 157 pounds as he won four straight bouts featuring one pin, one major decision and two sudden victories. The Pioneers scored 107.5 team points as Loras College captured first place with 161.5 points.
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 Don Parker Open
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team competed Saturday at UW-Eau Claire's Don Parker Open. As a team, the Pioneers tallied four pins and two technical fall victories. Freshman heavyweight Dylan Warren who was competing in just his second competition of the season, scored five team points while also collecting his first win and pin as a Pioneer. Warren pinned Kenneth Torres (3:31) in the consolation bracket's second round.
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).
Pioneers Drop Home Dual to No. 9 UW-Eau Claire
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team dropped a WIAC home dual 42-3 to nationally ranked UW-Eau Claire. PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team dropped a WIAC home dual 42-3 to nationally ranked UW-Eau Claire. The Blugolds (18-4, 3-1 WIAC) managed to take all, but one match from the Pioneers (1-2, 1-2 WIAC) on Friday night inside Williams Fieldhouse.
Pioneers Win Nine Matches in Home Opener Victory Over Titans
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team (1-1 WIAC) defeated UW-Oshkosh (0-5 WIAC) 45-3 Thursday night in the team’s home-opener in Williams Fieldhouse. PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team (1-1 WIAC) defeated UW-Oshkosh (0-5 WIAC) 45-3 Thursday night in the team's home-opener in Williams Fieldhouse. The Pioneers combined two falls, three major decisions, one decision and three wins by forfeit on their way to the victory.
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