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2023-24 UW-Platteville News

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Pioneers kick off Day of Giving

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Athletic Department and its 16 teams join the UW-Platteville campus in kicking off the 9th annual Pioneers Day of Giving! The event officially starts at 10 a.m. on Thursday and runs through noon on Friday.

April 25, 2024

Pioneers of the Week

Justin Eichler (Track & Field) and Hannah Fliss (Track & Field)

April 23, 2024

Hall of Fame Ceremony Tickets On Sale Now

Purchase your tickets to the 2024 Hall of Fame Ceremony at LetsGoPioneers.com.

April 22, 2024

This Week in Pioneer Athletics

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville athletic teams get closer to postseason competition this week, with the Pioneers baseball and softball teams ready for a week of several games each. UW-Platteville’s track and field team heads to the final meet before conference, while women’s golf competes at the Viking Invitational.

April 22, 2024

This Week in Pioneer Athletics

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville spring sports teams continue conference competition this week, with baseball scheduled to play at home Wednesday. Both baseball and softball will be on the road this weekend, while track and field and women’s golf head to invites this Friday and Saturday.

April 16, 2024

Pioneers of the Week

McKade Jelinek (Track & Field) and Jordan Johnson (Softball)

April 16, 2024

Pioneers of the Week

Justin Eichler (Men's Track & Field) and Hailey Campbell (Women's Track & Field)

April 09, 2024

UW-Platteville celebrates National-Student Athlete Day at luncheon

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. —The University of Wisconsin-Platteville athletic department celebrated National Student-Athlete Day on Monday. The celebration marked UW-Platteville's 29th observance of National Student-Athlete Day.

April 08, 2024

This Week in Pioneer Athletics

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Four University of Wisconsin-Platteville athletic teams will compete this week, with the baseball and track and field teams competing at home. The Pioneers softball team opens conference play this Saturday, while women’s golf gets ready for its first spring invite on Sunday.

April 08, 2024

Pioneers of the Week

Justin Eichler (Track & Field) and Taylor Roughen (Softball)

April 02, 2024

This Week in Pioneer Athletics

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Three University of Wisconsin-Platteville athletic teams are in action this week, with both softball and baseball competing at home. The Pioneers baseball team plays its home opener this weekend against UW-Stout.

April 01, 2024

This Week In Pioneer Athletics

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville softball and track and field teams are at home this week, while baseball opens conference play at UW-La Crosse this weekend.

March 25, 2024

This Week In Pioneer Athletics

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville baseball and softball teams each compete in a weekend doubleheader, with softball playing its home opener on Sunday against Simpson. Baseball travels to Carroll for a pair of Saturday contests.

March 19, 2024

Pioneers of the Week

Grant Bossert (Baseball) and Taylor Roughen (Softball)

March 19, 2024

UW-Platteville announces Knipe as next athletic director

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces Michael Knipe as the new athletic director. He will oversee the 16 NCAA Division III athletic programs as well as campus recreation. Knipe will officially begin his new duties on May 13. Paul Erickson will continue to serve as the interim athletic director until that time.

March 18, 2024

Pioneers of the Week

Justin Eichler (Track & Field) and Brenna Noon (Track & Field)

March 12, 2024