2016-17 UW-Platteville Cross Country News
Cross Country Teams earn All-Academic Honors
The women's and men’s team along with four individuals of the UW-Platteville Cross Country teams were acknowledged by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association in the organization's 2016 NCAA Division III All-Academic Honors.
February 14, 2017
LaMere Named WIAC Athlete of the Year
Ian LaMere has been named the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Male Cross Country Athlete of the Year.
November 29, 2016
Pioneers name athletes of the week
November 21, 2016
LaMere wins second cross country national championship in a row
Ian LaMere met expectations as he headed into the NCAA Division III National Championship as the heavy favorite after winning last year’s championship in record fashion. The race was run under windy conditions that saw temperature in the low 40s at E.P “Tom” Sawyer State Park.
November 19, 2016
Pioneers name athletes of the week, Goetz earns WIAC honors
November 14, 2016
LaMere Wins, Four Pioneers Earn All-Region
The Pioneers competed at the NCAA Regional meet Saturday. The UW-Oshkosh hosted meet saw two Pioneer men and two Pioneer women in the top-35, earning All-Region status.
November 12, 2016
Pioneers name athletes of the week, Kelly earns WIAC honors
November 07, 2016
Smith leads Pioneer Men Past Eau Claire and La Crosse
The UW-Platteville cross country teams hosted the third Gender Equity Invite on Saturday afternoon. UW-La Crosse, UW-Eau Claire, and a group of alumni joined the hosts in the new concept race that sees men and women racing against each other.
November 05, 2016
LaMere Named National Athlete of the Week
The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced UW-Platteville's Ian LaMere (Green Bay, Wis. /Southwest) as the Division III National Athlete of the Week.
November 01, 2016
Pioneers name athletes of the week, Crary earns WIAC honors
October 31, 2016
LaMere breaks record, repeats as WIAC champ
Ian LaMere repeated as WIAC Conference Champion in record fashion Saturday afternoon. LaMere pulled away early from the field and ran a solo effort for the 8 kilometer course. He crossed the finish in 23:56, the fastest winning 8K time in WIAC History. This marks the 8th time since 2000 that the Pioneers have claimed the men’s individual title, more than the next four WIAC teams combined.
October 29, 2016
Pioneers name athletes of the week
October 25, 2016
Career Best Times Highlight Finish at Oshkosh Open
The UW-Platteville Cross Country teams competed at the Oshkosh Open Friday. The Pioneer men just missed the win finishing second with 29 points, 3 points behind UW-Stevens Point’s 26 points. Five total teams competed on the men’s side.
October 21, 2016
Pioneers name athletes of the week, LaMere earns WIAC honors
October 05, 2016
LaMere Makes Cross Country Season Debut
The UW-Platteville cross country teams split their squads this weekend. The Pioneer’s top runners went to compete at the Louisville Classic on Saturday and preview the course that will host the NCAA Championships this year. A second group headed to the Blugold invite hosted by UW-Eau Claire on Friday.
October 01, 2016
Pioneers name athletes of the week, Heiden earns WIAC honors
September 28, 2016