Three Pioneers earn All-Wisconsin honors

Platteville, Wis.-  The University of Wisconsin-Platteville had three student-athletes honored on the 2019 All-Wisconsin State Soccer team, selected by the United Soccer Coaches..  Freshman Jack Gentilli (Belleville, Wisconsin) was named new comer of the year along with being first team All-Wisconsin.  Nate Miller (Racine, Wisconsin) and Tyler Gilmore (Harland, Wisconsin) were named to the second team.  This is Miller's third selection to the All-Wisconsin Team.

Gentilli lead the Pioneers in goals with seven and points with 15.  He was tied for the team-lead with two game-winning goals.  "He scored some big-time goals for us," said head soccer coach Sam Koenig.  "He started to break out of his shell throughout the season.  I look forward to working with him over the next couple years. He will be a player who will continue to mature in the college game and be a big factor in our attack moving forward."  Gentilli is majoring in Engineering.

Miller recorded 80 saves this year to bring his career total to 263.  He holds the school record for career shut outs with 22 after posting five shutouts in 2019.  "Nate was a major factor in our success this year," Koening said.  "Posting several shutouts and making incredible saves for our team, he is the main reason teams struggled to score on us this past season!"  Miller is majoring in Criminal Justice

Gilmore appeared in 18 games, starting 17 of them.  He tallied two goals, including one game-winning goal.  "He played significant minutes and did all the dirty work to help our team win games," said Koening.  "He was somebody we could depend on every match and deserves this recognition for all the work that goes unnoticed in the box score.  I look forward to another season with Tyler."  Gilmore is majoring in Industrial Technology and Building Construction Management. 

The Pioneers finished 8-8-3 in 2019.