2016-17 UW-Platteville Wrestling News
‘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
Pioneers name athletes of the week, LaMere and Williams earn WIAC honors
February 08, 2017
Pioneers name athletes of the week, Williams earns WIAC honors
February 06, 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 name athletes of the week
January 25, 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 name athletes of the week, Arneson earns WIAC honors
December 14, 2016
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