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Pioneers look to build off last season's success
August 15, 2019PLATTEVILLE, Wis.- A veteran University of Wisconsin-Platteville women’s soccer team reports Friday for the 2019 preseason camp eager to return to contender status in conference play. The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) released it’s 2019 Preseason Poll and the Pioneers have been selected to finish sixth. -
Pioneer Volleyball aims for growth, WIAC Preview
August 14, 2019MADISON, Wis.--University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, the defending conference champion, has been selected to claim the 2019 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) women’s volleyball title, according to a preseason poll conducted by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors.
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Pioneers report for 2019 Preseason
August 13, 2019PLATTEVILLE, Wis.- An experienced University of Wisconsin-Platteville football team reported Tuesday morning for the 2019 preseason camp eager to return to contender status in the conference and national play. The Pioneers were picked to finish fourth in the WIAC preseason poll.
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UW-Platteville to induct four in Hall of Fame
August 09, 2019PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Four former University of Wisconsin-Platteville all-Americans will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. in Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall. Earning inductions this year are: Barry Braganza ’91, football Andy Paulsen ’03, track and field Tyler Selk ’03, basketball Corey Stelljes ’04, track and field
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McNiff named head women’s basketball coach
August 07, 2019PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Interim Director of Athletics, Mike Emendorfer, announced Wednesday (August 7, 2019) the appointment of Kelly McNiff as the Pioneers’ head women's basketball coach.
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Pioneers rank in Top 20 of United Soccer Coaches preseason poll
August 06, 2019KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The United Soccer Coaches released the associations preseason college rankings and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s soccer program claimed the No. 20 spot in the NCAA Division III poll.
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UW-Platteville and student-athletes achieve WIAC All-Academic honors
July 29, 2019MADISON, Wis. - University of Wisconsin-Platteville student-athletes were recognized for their academic achievements and combined grade-point average among the eight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) institutions in the 2018-19 academic year. UW-Platteville, as an institution, finished with a cumulative GPA of 3.073. It marks the 19th year in a row UW-Platteville has achieved WIAC All-Academic honors. To receive All-Academic honors as an institution, the Pioneer student-athletes achieved a higher grade point average than the overall student body.
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USTFCCCA names Lee Indoor Track Scholar Athlete of the Year
July 22, 2019PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Zach Lee was honored by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Monday as the 2019 Men’s Indoor Track Scholar Athlete of the Year.
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Emendorfer named Interim Athletic Director
July 18, 2019PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Chancellor Dennis J. Shields announced Thursday changes in the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s leadership team, which included the appointment of head football coach Mike Emendorfer as Interim Athletic Director.
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Summer Pioneer gear available
June 13, 2019Shop online at LetsGoPioneers.com.
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2019 summer golf outings
June 13, 2019PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Athletic Department and a number of its 16 varsity sports programs will hold a variety golf outings throughout the summer in support of Pioneer Athletics and programs. Visit LetsGoPioneers.com for more information.
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Pioneers host summer camps
June 13, 2019PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Athletic Department and a number of its 16 varsity sports programs will hold a variety of camps throughout the summer in support of Pioneer Athletics and programs. Visit LetsGoPioneers.com for more information.
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Kelso and Moses earn All-Region Honors
June 17, 2019PLATTEVILLE, WIS. – Two University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneer baseball members have been named to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Midwest All-Region. Sophomore Jonathan Kelso and junior Josh Moses were both named to the NCAA Div. III Midwest All-Region Second Team.
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Wilson to move to full-time Associate Director of Athletics
June 06, 2019PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Platteville Director of Athletics, Shannon James Ealy, announced Tuesday the transition of Megan Wilson into the position of full-time Associate Athletic Director effective June 1. Over the past two years, Wilson has split time as Associate Athletic Director, Senior Woman Administrator, and head women’s basketball coach.
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Lee, Gifford, and Hokanson achieve All-American honors on final day of competition
May 25, 2019Geneva, Ohio – On the final day of competition at the NCAA DIII Outdoor Track and Field Championships, three Pioneers received All-American honors; Senior Zach Lee, along with juniors Charlie Gifford and Matt Hokanson.
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Faust and Steiner named All-Americans on day two
May 24, 2019Geneva, Ohio – The Pioneers named two All-Americans on day two of competition at the NCAA DIII Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Cody Faust and Noah Steiner each took home third place in their respective events of the decathlon and high jump.
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Girard places ninth, Lee and Hokanson advance to finals on day one
May 23, 2019Geneva, Ohio - The University of Wisconsin - Platteville track and field team began the first day of competition at the NCAA DIII Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Mount Union at the SPIRE Institute.
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Pioneers qualify 15 athletes to NCAA DIII National Outdoor Track and Field Championships
May 19, 2019Platteville, Wis. – The Pioneers will be traveling fifteen student-athletes to the NCAA DIII National Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Geneva, Ohio. Competition will begin Thursday, May 23 and conclude Saturday, May 25.
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Six baseball players receive WIAC honors
May 15, 2019PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville baseball team had three players named to the 2019 All-WIAC baseball team: sophomore Jonathan Kelso, junior Josh Moses and senior Tyler Vogel. Two players were given honorable mention: sophomore Ross Krist and senior Keegan Madigan. Sophomore Hayden Hardyman was named to the All-Sportsmanship team.
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Bo Ryan named to the SCB Hall of Fame class of 2019
May 13, 2019KANSAS CITY, MO – Small College Basketball Announced its 2019 National Hall of Fame Class and 2019 National Hall of Fame Classic, presented by Hillyard, field at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday afternoon.
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Pioneers eliminated from WIAC Championship
May 11, 2019WHITEWATER, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville baseball team was eliminated from the WIAC Championship on Saturday with a 5-3 loss to University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
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Baseball set for WIAC Championship
May 10, 2019WHITEWATER, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville baseball team is set to play in the 2019 WIAC Baseball Championship hosted by UW-Whitewater.
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Lee dominates the 1500m and Pioneers improve nationally ranked marks
May 10, 2019La Crosse, Wis. - The Pioneers traveled a small squad of nearly 30 athletes to the Eagle Open last chance meet hosted by UW - La Crosse on Friday, May 10. Three athletes also attended a last chance meet, the NCC Dr. Keeler Track and Field Meet, hosted by North Central College in Naperville, Ill.
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Pioneer split in WIAC Championship, advance to Saturday
May 10, 2019WHITEWATER, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville baseball went 1-1 on Friday in the double elimination WIAC Championship. The Pioneers lost to University of Wisconsin-La Crosse by a score of 2-1 in a 12-inning game before defeating University of Wisconsin-Stout 5-2 to advance in the consolation bracket.
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Four players earn WIAC honors
May 07, 2019MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville softball team had four different players recognized by the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) for their individual efforts.
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Pioneers cap off day two of the WIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships
May 04, 2019Platteville, Wis. – The UW – Platteville hosted day two of the WIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships Saturday, May 4. The Pioneers won four events, with numerous podium finishes, rounding out a fifth place team finish for the Pioneer men and a sixth place team finish for the Pioneer women.
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Pioneers split to finish regular season
May 04, 2019PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville baseball team lost 4-15 and won 8-3 against University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh on Saturday at Kendall Murray Field.
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UW-Platteville set to host second and final day of WIAC Championships
May 03, 2019PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams are set to compete in the second and final day of the WIAC Championships at the UW-Platteville Track and Field Complex.
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Schilling breaks 400m hurdles school record on day one of WIAC Outdoor Championships
May 03, 2019Platteville, Wis. - The WIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, hosted by UW-Platteville, kicked off day one on Friday. The Pioneers competed in a spattering of preliminary events and a handful of final events on day one.
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Pioneers secure first WIAC Championship berth since 2010
May 03, 2019PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville baseball team won both games of their double header on Friday to secure the #3 seed in the WIAC Championship.
