Stopple’s goal helps Pioneers topple Cardinals
John Stopple scored a first-half goal, and that was all UW-Platteville needed, as the Pioneers topped North Central 1-0 Saturday night in Naperville, Illinois.

Wis.-Platteville
7-1-0
1
AT

North Central (Ill.)
3-4-1
0
Final | 1 | 2 | T |
---|---|---|---|
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1 | 0 | 1 |
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0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Stats
Scoring Summary
1st
- 35:56 -
Jon Stopple
(Wis.-Platteville)
Game Leaders
North Central (Ill.)
G:
N/A
A:
N/A
Sh:
Sanchez, Gavin
- 4
Sv:
O'Neill, Connor
- 2
Team Stats
Game Statistics | Wis.-Platteville | North Central (Ill.) |
---|---|---|
Shots (on goal) | 10 (3) | 10 (1) |
Saves | 1 | 2 |
Fouls | 6 | 2 |
Corner Kicks | 2 | 4 |
Offsides | 3 | 5 |

September 24, 2017
John Stopple scored a first-half goal, and that was all UW-Platteville needed, as the Pioneers topped North Central 1-0 Saturday night in Naperville, Illinois.
Stopple took an assist from Jake Stevens and beat the Cardinal keeper at the 35:56 mark. Nate Miller made a big second-half save to preserve the shutout and the victory.
UW-Platteville improved to 7-1 on the year, while North Central fell to 3-4-1.
The Pioneers return to action Wednesday, playing host to the University of Dubuque at 7 p.m.
Written by: Paul Erickson, Director, UW-Platteville Communications, 608.342.1194, pr@uwplatt.edu