Pioneers drop tough match to Yellowjackets, 1-0.

Pioneers drop tough match to Yellowjackets, 1-0.
October 27, 2012

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneers (13-3-1) lost 1-0 to the Yellowjackets of UW-Superior (10-6-2).

Despite the Pioneers firing off an impressive 18 shot attempts, the Yellowjackets were the only team to find the goal. Seniors Brandon Chmiel and Chris Brown led the Pioneers with four shots apiece.

The first half was hard-fought battle for position. Neither team was able to find the net. Pioneers goalie junior Ian Christensen had one save in the opening period. The Pioneers had 10 shots to the Yellowjackets two.

The Yellowjackets scored quickly in the first half when Trevor LaRoche found the net on a one-timer from the right side of the net. The rest of the half resembled the first, with both teams fighting off their opponents offensive attacks. Late in the half, the Pioneers were pushing hard for the equalizing goal, but the Yellowjackets fended off each attempt.

The match was physical all the way through. The teams compiled 19 fouls and two yellow cards as the squads had to fight for every inch.  

The Pioneers play again Sunday, Oct. 28 against Finlandia. The match will be Senior Day for the Pioneers. The team will honor seniors Chris Brown, Brandon Chmiel, Mark Ciszewski, and Mark Feltner.