Pioneers run away with win
PLATTEVILLE, WIS. - The UW-Platteville men’s basketball team defeated the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds by a score of 81-62 on Wednesday night. With the win the Pioneers improve to 10-6 and 3-2 in WIAC play.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wis.-Eau Claire
9-7
|
22 | 40 | 62 |
|
Wis.-Platteville
10-6
|
45 | 36 | 81 |
Team Stats
Wis.-Eau Claire
| Game Statistics | Wis.-Eau Claire | Wis.-Platteville |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (23-55) | (24-49) |
| Field Goal % | 41.8% | 49.0% |
| Rebounds | 25 | 29 |
| Assists | 5 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 9 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 7 | 13 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 9 | 8 |
| Pts in the Paint | 26 | 22 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 3 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 26 | 11 |
PLATTEVILLE, WIS. - The UW-Platteville men's basketball team defeated the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds by a score of 81-62 on Wednesday night. With the win the Pioneers improve to 10-6 and 3-2 in WIAC play.
The Pioneers got off to a hot start from the field in the first half shooting 51.9% and 64.3% from the three-point line. The defense for the Pioneers was stifling in the first half making the Blugolds commit 8 turnovers in 29 possessions. Also holding the Blugolds to 33.3% shooting from the three-point line.
In the second half the Blugolds picked up their game outscoring the Pioneers 40-36 but the Pioneers were still able to shoot 45.5% from the field while also making four more free throws than the Blugolds.
For the game Carter Voelker led the Pioneers with 22 points on 6-6 shooting from three which ties a school record for most makes without a miss. Kyle Tuma contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds. Clay Gerds had a nice game with 14 points and 5 rebounds.
The Pioneers return to action on Saturday Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at UW-Stevens Point.
