2016-17 UW-Platteville Wrestling News

Season
‘Best of Brand’ award latest victory for wrestling program

PLATTEVILLE, Wis – After five rounds of voting, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville was named the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Best of Brand.

June 20, 2017

Pioneers earn national scholar-athlete honors

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team earned the 2017 National Wrestling Coaches Association award NCAA Division III team scholar-award, and had two athletes win individual honors.

March 22, 2017

Four sophomores wrestle at Nationals

LA CROSSE, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team sent four individuals to the NCAA Division III Nationals in Lacrosse, Wisconsin.

March 13, 2017

Goetz's title paces Pioneers at regionals

Jon Goetz won the 174-pound championship and led the UW-Platteville wrestling team to fourth place among 11 teams at the NCAA Division III West Regional Saturday at Concordia-Moorhead (Minnesota).

February 25, 2017

Host Pioneers take third at conference

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville successfully hosted the 62nd annual Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference wrestling championships Friday and gave the home fans quite a show by placing third.

February 11, 2017

Sophomores shine for UW-Platteville in loss to Eau Claire

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team dropped a WIAC dual meet to University-Wisconsin Eau Claire, 21-19.

February 02, 2017

Pioneers place 18th at Wheaton Invite and compete at Duhawk Open

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team placed 18th at the Pete Wilson Wheaton Invitational while other members of the wrestling team went to Loras College over the weekend for the Duhawk Open.

January 30, 2017

Pioneers fall in "Throwdown in the Theatre"

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team fell to Augustana College, 23-21 Friday. Instead of holding this match in Williams Fieldhouse, the match was the "Throw Down in the Theatre" at the Center for the Arts. This provided a post-season atmosphere for the Pioneers.

January 20, 2017

#11 Pioneers fall to #5 UW-La Crosse

The UW-Platteville wrestling team, ranked 11th in NCAA Divison III, suffered its first loss of the season, a 25-9 setback to fifth-ranked UW-La Crosse in a battle of undefeated teams Thursday in Williams Fieldhouse.

January 12, 2017

Pioneers place high in Dubuque

DUBUQUE, Iowa -- Several UW-Platteville wrestlers gained valuable experience against strong competition at the Flash Flanagan Open Saturday at Loras College.

January 07, 2017

Pioneers beat #12 UW-Whitewater, improve to 4-0

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team continued its hot start to the 2016-17 season, defeating 12th-ranked UW-Whitewater 21-17 Saturday in Williams Fieldhouse. The Pioneers improved to 4-0 with their first win over the Warhawks since 2007.

December 10, 2016

Pioneers earn first win vs. UWSP since 2002

The University of Wisconsin–Platteville wrestling team earned its first victory over UW-Stevens Point since December, 2002 with a 22-19 win Thursday night.

December 08, 2016