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Arnold signs NFL contract
Arnold signs NFL contract

University of Wisconsin-Platteville wide receiver Dan Arnold signed a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints, according to multiple New Orleans media outlets.

Arnold is first team All-American
Arnold is first team All-American

University of Wisconsin-Platteville record-breaking wide receiver Dan Arnold became the ninth player in Pioneer history to earn first team all-American honors when he secured the accolades by the American Football Coaches Association.

Johnnies edge Pioneers on final play, 32-31
Johnnies edge Pioneers on final play, 32-31

COLLEGEVILLE, MInn. – After a wild back-and-forth NCAA Division III first-round playoff contest, it only seemed fitting that on the last play, both the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and St. John’s thought they had won.

UW-Platteville’s Emendorfer becomes all-time winningest coach
UW-Platteville’s Emendorfer becomes all-time winningest coach

LA CROSSE — University of Wisconsin-Platteville football head coach Mike Emendorfer became the program’s all-time winningest coach in the Pioneer’s 63–45 triumph over UW–La Crosse at Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex on Nov. 12.

Playoff-bound Pioneers earn 18 All-WIAC selections; Arnold tabbed Offensive Player of the Year, Buschbacher named co-Special Teams POY
Playoff-bound Pioneers earn 18 All-WIAC selections; Arnold tabbed Offensive Player of the Year, Buschbacher named co-Special Teams POY

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin–Platteville football team earned its second NCAA Division III playoff berth in program history Sunday night.

Pioneers, Johnnies square off in playoff game
Pioneers, Johnnies square off in playoff game

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville football team makes its second voyage into the NCAA Division III playoffs when the Pioneers face St. John’s Saturday at noon in Collegeville, Minn.

Pioneers name athletes of the week,  Goetz earns WIAC honors
Pioneers name athletes of the week
No. 12 Pioneers earn at-large invite to NCAA Division III football playoffs
No. 12 Pioneers earn at-large invite to NCAA Division III football playoffs

The UW–Platteville 2016 football season will continue.

Thompson's record-setting day leads Pioneers to 63–45 win at UW–La Crosse
Thompson's record-setting day leads Pioneers to 63–45 win at UW–La Crosse

LA CROSSE — Sophomore Wyatt Thompson's record day led UW–Platteville to a 63–45 victory at UW–La Crosse Saturday afternoon in the regular season finale for both teams.

Pioneers name athletes of the week, Kelly earns WIAC honors
Pioneers name athletes of the week
Pioneers demolish Blugolds on Senior Day
Pioneers demolish Blugolds on Senior Day

PLATTEVILLE — UW–Platteville honored 25 seniors prior to Saturday's home finale, then celebrated in style by throttling visiting UW–Eau Claire 56–0 on Senior Day.

#11 Pioneers demolish Blugolds on Senior Day, 56–0
#11 Pioneers demolish Blugolds on Senior Day, 56–0

PLATTEVILLE — UW–Platteville honored 25 seniors prior to Saturday's home finale, then celebrated in style by throttling visiting UW–Eau Claire 56–0 on Senior Day.

Pioneers name athletes of the week, Crary earns WIAC honors
Pioneers name athletes of the week
Kelly tosses 6 TDs as #11 Pioneers cruise past host Blue Devils 55–27
Kelly tosses 6 TDs as #11 Pioneers cruise past host Blue Devils 55–27

The 11th-ranked UW–Platteville Pioneers bounced back from a frustrating loss at UW–Oshkosh a week ago with a 55–27 victory at UW–Stout Saturday afternoon.

#11 UW-Platteville plays at UW-Stout
#11 UW-Platteville plays at UW-Stout

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneers wrap up their two-game road trip this Saturday, as they travel to the University of Wisconsin-Stout to play the Blue Devils at Don and Nona Williams Stadium in Menomonie. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.

No. 5 Titans hand No. 7 Pioneers second loss, 22–13
No. 5 Titans hand No. 7 Pioneers second loss, 22–13

OSHKOSH — UW–Platteville's playoff hopes took a major blow Saturday afternoon.

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