Pioneer Wrestling falls to Augustana

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team fell to Augustana, 38-6, on Wednesday at the Carver PE Center. 

The Pioneers only victories came from junior Bryant Etherton and freshman Chase Wiggins. Etherton won at 197 pounds in overtime. Wiggins defeated the Vikings' Justin Smiley, 12-6, at 141 pounds. Sophomore Randy Wade almost got the Pioneers their third win of the night, falling 3-1 in overtime.

The Pioneers return to action on Saturday at the Luther Open starting at 9 a.m.