Pioneers 3rd at own invite

UW-Platteville put on a strong showing on its own home course, finishing third among six teams at the closely contested UW-Platteville Invitational Saturday and Sunday.

The Pioneers held a two-shot lead over UW-Whitewater after the first day, but the Warhawks surged to the team title on Sunday. UWW finished with a 706, followed by UW-Stevens Point 719, UWP 722, Carroll 754, UW-Oshkosh 786, and Clarke 813.

Three Pioneers placed in the top eight for Coach Peter Reif. Kellsey Welter finished sixth with a 176, Kelsey Lieving seventh at 177, and Tricia Pawelski eighth at 178. Ellyn Subak shot 191 to tie for 16th, and Kerrie Liske was 20th with a 196. Helen Wilson, playing as an individual, finished 27th.