2016-17 UW-Platteville Wrestling News

PLATTEVILLE, Wis – After five rounds of voting, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville was named the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Best of Brand.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team earned the 2017 National Wrestling Coaches Association award NCAA Division III team scholar-award, and had two athletes win individual honors.

LA CROSSE, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team sent four individuals to the NCAA Division III Nationals in Lacrosse, Wisconsin.

Jon Goetz won the 174-pound championship and led the UW-Platteville wrestling team to fourth place among 11 teams at the NCAA Division III West Regional Saturday at Concordia-Moorhead (Minnesota).

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville successfully hosted the 62nd annual Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference wrestling championships Friday and gave the home fans quite a show by placing third.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team dropped a WIAC dual meet to University-Wisconsin Eau Claire, 21-19.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team placed 18th at the Pete Wilson Wheaton Invitational while other members of the wrestling team went to Loras College over the weekend for the Duhawk Open.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team fell to Augustana College, 23-21 Friday. Instead of holding this match in Williams Fieldhouse, the match was the "Throw Down in the Theatre" at the Center for the Arts. This provided a post-season atmosphere for the Pioneers.

The UW-Platteville wrestling team, ranked 11th in NCAA Divison III, suffered its first loss of the season, a 25-9 setback to fifth-ranked UW-La Crosse in a battle of undefeated teams Thursday in Williams Fieldhouse.

DUBUQUE, Iowa -- Several UW-Platteville wrestlers gained valuable experience against strong competition at the Flash Flanagan Open Saturday at Loras College.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team continued its hot start to the 2016-17 season, defeating 12th-ranked UW-Whitewater 21-17 Saturday in Williams Fieldhouse. The Pioneers improved to 4-0 with their first win over the Warhawks since 2007.

The University of Wisconsin–Platteville wrestling team earned its first victory over UW-Stevens Point since December, 2002 with a 22-19 win Thursday night.