Pioneers defeat Dutch in Pediatric Cancer Awareness double-header
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men's basketball team defeated Central College 94-77 Saturday night on Bo Ryan Court.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Central (Iowa)
3-6
|
34 | 43 | 77 |
|
Wis.-Platteville
5-2
|
54 | 40 | 94 |
Team Stats
Central (Iowa)
| Game Statistics | Central (Iowa) | Wis.-Platteville |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (29-54) | (34-67) |
| Field Goal % | 53.7% | 50.7% |
| Rebounds | 24 | 30 |
| Assists | 11 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 23 | 12 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 11 | 34 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 4 | 12 |
| Pts in the Paint | 32 | 38 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 11 | 9 |
| Bench Pts | 11 | 28 |
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men's basketball team defeated Central College 94-77 Saturday night on Bo Ryan Court.
The men's basketball team's competition against the Dutch was game two of the day's double header in support of pediatric cancer awareness. Overall, $11,103 for pediatric cancer awareness was raised through events at the game and events leading up to that day. Teams wore yellow shoe laces and warm-up shirts in support of the day's events. The teams competed in front of a packed crowd and offered opportunities for fans to support the cause including a halftime shootout, donation miracle minutes, and t-shirt sales.
There were also two halftime check presentations. The first check was presented to the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin for $3,000 from the local family and friends of the community. The second check was presented to the American Family Children's Hospital from Northwestern Mutual for the amount of $5,000.
