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Schaff Honored With Gabe Miller Award
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men's basketball team hosted their post-season banquet Friday night (4/12/24), where senior Austin Schaff was presented the Gabe Miller Award.
April 12, 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
Bo Ryan to be inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s legendary former coach Bo Ryan will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame it was announced Saturday. Ryan developed the Pioneers men’s basketball team into an elite program during his 15-year tenure which included four NCAA Division III national championships.
April 06, 2024
Nies, Probst Named Academic All-District
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior Brad Nies and Ben Probst of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team were named to the College Sport Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team it was announced on Tuesday.
March 26, 2024
Pearson Named to D3hoops.com All-America First Team
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior Logan Pearson of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men's basketball team was named to the 2023-24 D3hoops.com All-America First Team it was announced on Saturday.
March 16, 2024
Pearson Recognized As NABC Player Of The Year
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior Logan Pearson of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team was named 2023-24 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division III Player of the Year it was announced on Thursday morning.
March 14, 2024
Pearson Named To NABC All-America First Team
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior Logan Pearson of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men's basketball team was named to the 2023-24 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division III All-America First Team it was announced on Wednesday.
March 13, 2024
Pearson, Gard Earn NABC All-District And D3hoops.com All-Region Honors
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - Senior Logan Pearson of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men's basketball team was named the 2023-24 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division III District 9 Player of the Year and D3hoops.com Region 9 Player of the Year it was announced on Tuesday. Pioneers Head Coach Jeff Gard was recognized as both District and Region Coach of the Year from the two organizations.
March 12, 2024
Pioneers Season Ends In Overtime Loss To Trine
ANGOLA, Ind. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (26-5) led for much of the game, but Trine (27-4) rallied to win 88-86 in the Elite Eight matchup inside the MTI Center in Angola, Indiana.
March 09, 2024
Probst Propels Pioneers To Elite Eight
ANGOLA, Ind. – Senior Ben Probst dialed up a season-high 27 points as the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (26-4) beat Case Western Reserve (23-5) 95-75 to advance to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Division III Tournament on Friday evening inside the MTI Center in Angola, Indiana.
March 08, 2024
Pearson Named Finalist For 2024 Jostens Trophy
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior Logan Pearson of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team was named one of 10 finalists for the 2024 Jostens Trophy it was announced on Wednesday afternoon.
March 06, 2024
Pioneers Head To Trine For Sectional Semifinals
UW-Platteville faces Case Western Reserve on Friday at 3:30 p.m.
March 04, 2024
This Week In Pioneer Athletics
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Four University of Wisconsin-Platteville athletic teams are in action this week, including men’s basketball competing in the Sweet Sixteen and track and field competing at the indoor national meet. Baseball and softball begin their annual spring break trips on Sunday.
March 04, 2024
Pearson, Probst Power Pioneers To Sweet Sixteen
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – For the first time since 2018, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (25-4) advances to the Sweet Sixteen behind an 81-67 win over Loras (24-6) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night on Bo Ryan Court.
March 03, 2024
Love's 27 Leads Pioneers To Opening Round Win
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team (24-4) beat Bethany Lutheran (24-4) 89-52 in the opening round of the NCAA DIII Tournament on Friday night on Bo Ryan Court. The Pioneers snapped the Vikings 17-game winning streak behind a strong defensive performance and 27 points from sophomore Max Love.
March 02, 2024
NCAA DIII First and Second Rounds - Hosted by UW-Platteville
UW-Platteville will host the first and second rounds of the NCAA DIII Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2. The Pioneers will host Bethany Lutheran, Gustavus Adolphus, and Loras.
February 26, 2024