2019 UW-Platteville Volleyball News
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Extends Partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS
PLATTEVILLE, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with NIKE through BSN SPORTS to continue to make NIKE the official apparel of Pioneer Athletics. BSN will also serve as the official equipment provider.
June 22, 2020
Pioneers announce Petey Award winners
Platteville, Wis.- The annual Petey Awards banquet is an exciting time for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Athletic Department. It is an end of the year celebration to honor the Pioneer student-athletes’ hard work and commitment. Due to COVID-19, the Petey Awards banquet was canceled and replaced by an online show to recognize the department’s major award winners.
May 12, 2020
Pioneer coaches adapt to new way of recruiting
Platteville, Wis.-Recruiting is a vital part of any college coaches’ duties. Recruiting prospective student-athletes is the lifeline of athletic programs. Like the students and student-athletes at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville who went from face-to-face learning to alternative learning; the head and assistant coaches had to adapt from face-to face-recruiting and to virtual recruiting.
May 04, 2020
Pioneers adapting to alternative delivery classes
Platteville, Wis.- The winter athletic season was just wrapping up at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and the spring athletic season was ramping up. Then March 13 the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to all athletics and in classroom learning across the country.
April 27, 2020
Sports Medicine adapts to continue care for Pioneer student-athletes
Platteville, Wis.-The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, like every other college in the country, is using alternative deliveries to educate its student-body due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pioneer students are home, doing their part to help flatten the curve. It is a challenging time filled with adversity and changing circumstances.
April 17, 2020
Pioneers honor 16 on National Student Athlete Day
Platteville, Wis.-National Student Athlete Day (NSAD) was established in 1987 by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports to honor those student-athletes who achieved excellence in academics and athletics. NSAD has been celebrated on April, 6 annually since its inception.
April 10, 2020
WIAC Statement On COVID-19
MADISON, Wis.--Following a very deliberative process to allow for the full consideration of the most up-to-date information pertaining to the spread of COVID-19, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) has announced a set of measures that will be implemented conference-wide effective immediately. 1. The spring sports season (i.e., baseball, softball, women’s lacrosse, outdoor track & field, golf and tennis) has been cancelled to include any and all competition. 2. Any and all athletically-related activities (e.g., practice) are suspended indefinitely.
March 16, 2020
COVID-19 Precautions for Athletics, UW-Platteville suspends face-to-face classes through end of semester
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – UW-Platteville Athletics remains in regular communication with University and UW-System leadership to monitor developments related to COVID-19. In response to decisions being made, UW-Platteville Athletics will implement the following measures for athletic events. Cancellation of Softball, Baseball, and Track and Field competitions through the 2020 Spring Sports Season.
March 12, 2020
Pecatonica native excelling in classroom while playing two sports
Platteville, Wis.- Being a college student-athlete takes focus, dedication, passion, time management, skill and sacrifice. Being a two-sport athlete in college doubles the commitment. University of Wisconsin-Platteville sophomore Kaite Asche knows this well, just finishing her second year in the volleyball program and currently in her second season on the basketball team.
February 07, 2020
Pioneers enjoying the benefits of new Athletic Training Room
Platteville, Wis.- In January of 2019 the University of Wisconsin-Platteville opened its doors to a state-of-the-art addition of Williams Fieldhouse. Inside the new addition are multi-purpose courts, a walking track, and a vary spacious weight and cardiovascular area. Right off the weight room though, is one the most important thing for the approximately 450 student-athletes, the new athletic training room.
November 15, 2019
Three Pioneers earn WIAC honors
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - Sophomore Olivia Kudronowicz was named All-WIAC and sophomore Kaite Asche received Honorable Mention. Senior Jessica Duncan was named to the All-Sportsmanship team.
November 07, 2019
Volleyball season ends with road loss to River Falls
RIVER FALLS, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Volleyball season ended with a loss to University of Wisconsin-River Falls 19-25, 25-23, 21-25 and 22-25 which was a must-win game for the Pioneers to qualify for the WIAC Championship tournament.
November 02, 2019
Volleyball has 0-3 weekend, Asche named all-tournament
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Volleyball team dropped their final three non-conference matches of the season to #25 Wash U, Illinois Wesleyan and Millikin over the weekend in the Shirk Center.
October 26, 2019
Pioneers name athletes of the week
Cross Country: Claudia De Valk, Caitlyn Ifft and Jacob Harland. Football: Antonio-Jose Ramos, Andrew Schweigert and Wyatt Thompson. Volleyball: Kaite Asche and Stephanie Kalinowski
October 23, 2019
Volleyball falls 3-1 to Blugolds in final home match
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Volleyball team lost 24-26, 25-16, 20-25, 14-25 to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Tuesday night on Bo Ryan Court. The Pioneers fall to 16-10 (2-4 WIAC) and the Blugolds improve to 14-8 (4-2 WIAC).
October 23, 2019
Volleyball goes 1-1 on Saturday
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Volleyball team defeated Augustana 21-25, 23-25, 26-24, 26-24, 15-10 before falling to Luther 22-25, 25-20, 18-25, 10-25. The Pioneers move to 16-9 overall (2-3 WIAC).
October 21, 2019