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Nies, Probst Named Academic All-District

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior Brad Nies and Ben Probst of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team were named to the College Sport Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team it was announced on Tuesday.

March 26, 2024

Pearson Named to D3hoops.com All-America First Team

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior Logan Pearson of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men's basketball team was named to the 2023-24 D3hoops.com All-America First Team it was announced on Saturday.

March 16, 2024

Pearson Recognized As NABC Player Of The Year

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior Logan Pearson of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team was named 2023-24 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division III Player of the Year it was announced on Thursday morning.

March 14, 2024

Pearson Named To NABC All-America First Team

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior Logan Pearson of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men's basketball team was named to the 2023-24 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division III All-America First Team it was announced on Wednesday.

March 13, 2024

Pearson, Gard Earn NABC All-District And D3hoops.com All-Region Honors

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - Senior Logan Pearson of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men's basketball team was named the 2023-24 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division III District 9 Player of the Year and D3hoops.com Region 9 Player of the Year it was announced on Tuesday. Pioneers Head Coach Jeff Gard was recognized as both District and Region Coach of the Year from the two organizations.

March 12, 2024

Pioneers Season Ends In Overtime Loss To Trine

ANGOLA, Ind. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (26-5) led for much of the game, but Trine (27-4) rallied to win 88-86 in the Elite Eight matchup inside the MTI Center in Angola, Indiana.

March 09, 2024

Probst Propels Pioneers To Elite Eight

ANGOLA, Ind. – Senior Ben Probst dialed up a season-high 27 points as the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (26-4) beat Case Western Reserve (23-5) 95-75 to advance to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Division III Tournament on Friday evening inside the MTI Center in Angola, Indiana.

March 08, 2024

Pearson Named Finalist For 2024 Jostens Trophy

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior Logan Pearson of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team was named one of 10 finalists for the 2024 Jostens Trophy it was announced on Wednesday afternoon.

March 06, 2024

Pioneers Head To Trine For Sectional Semifinals

UW-Platteville faces Case Western Reserve on Friday at 3:30 p.m.

March 04, 2024

This Week In Pioneer Athletics

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Four University of Wisconsin-Platteville athletic teams are in action this week, including men’s basketball competing in the Sweet Sixteen and track and field competing at the indoor national meet. Baseball and softball begin their annual spring break trips on Sunday.

March 04, 2024

Pearson, Probst Power Pioneers To Sweet Sixteen

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – For the first time since 2018, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (25-4) advances to the Sweet Sixteen behind an 81-67 win over Loras (24-6) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night on Bo Ryan Court.

March 03, 2024

Love's 27 Leads Pioneers To Opening Round Win

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (24-4) beat Bethany Lutheran (24-4) 89-52 in the opening round of the NCAA DIII Tournament on Friday night on Bo Ryan Court. The Pioneers snapped the Vikings 17-game winning streak behind a strong defensive performance and 27 points from sophomore Max Love.

March 02, 2024

NCAA DIII First and Second Rounds - Hosted by UW-Platteville

UW-Platteville will host the first and second rounds of the NCAA DIII Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2. The Pioneers will host Bethany Lutheran, Gustavus Adolphus, and Loras.

February 26, 2024

Pioneers To Host Opening Rounds Of NCAA Tournament

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team will host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Division III Tournament for the fourth time in seven years at Bo Ryan Court this Friday and Saturday. The Pioneers will welcome Bethany Lutheran, Gustavus Adolphus, and Loras to Platteville.

February 29, 2024

Pioneers Bring Home Several WIAC Postseason Awards

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior Logan Pearson of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team was named the 2023-24 WIAC Kwik Trip Player of the Year the league announced on Wednesday. Pioneers Head Coach Jeff Gard was tabbed Kwik Trip Coach of the Year, while sophomore Max Love joined Pearson on the All-WIAC team. Senior Ben Probst and junior Brady Olson collected Honorable Mention, with Olson also earning All-Defensive honors. Senior Austin Schaff was named to the All-Sportsmanship team.

February 28, 2024

Pioneers Win WIAC Championship Behind Second Half Surge

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Behind a strong shooting second half, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (23-4) won the WIAC Championship 91-74 over UW-River Falls (15-12) on Saturday night on Bo Ryan Court.

February 25, 2024