Photo: Connor Miller, UWEC Athletics

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team was on the road Thursday night to close out the WIAC dual schedule at UW-Eau Claire. Senior Luke Pradel won by an 8-3 decision at 141 pounds on Senior Night to tie the dual 6-6 after three weight classes. Junior Isaac Wiegel with a 3-0 decision at 133 pounds accompanied by a hard fought 4-3 tie-breaker decision at 184 pounds in favor of senior Nick Dado totaled the Pioneers' nine points to the Blugolds' 37. UW-Eau Claire improved to 3-2  while UW-Platteville dropped to 0-5 in WIAC duals.

The WIAC recently announced the approval of a 2021 WIAC Championship (presented by Culver's) which will hosted by UW-Stevens Point on Sunday, Feb. 28. Due to COVID-19 protocols, UW-Whitewater will be unable to participate. The championship is set to feature UW-Platteville, UW-Oshkosh, UW-La Crosse, UW-Eau Claire, and UW-Stevens Point.   

Full Results

125        Jack Marley (UWEC) over no contest (UWP) (For.)                             

133        Isaac Wiegel (UWP) over Javon Taschuk (UWEC) (Dec 3-0)

141        Luke Pradel (UWP) over Austin Mowery (UWEC) (Dec 8-3)

149        Jake Drexler (UWEC) over Andrew Steinhardt (UWP) (Fall 4:17)

157        Tristan Massie (UWEC) over Caden Fry (UWP) (MD 8-0)

165        Chase Schmidt (UWEC) over Nathan Wynsma (UWP) (Inj. 5:59)  

174        Evan Lawrence (UWEC) over Alexander Strueder (UWP) (Dec 3-0)

184        Nick Dado (UWP) over Chase Melton (UWEC) (TB-1 4-3)

197        James Huntley (UWEC) over Brett Schoenherr (UWP) (Fall 4:16)

285        Austen Hakes (UWEC) over Cole Knier (UWP) (Fall 4:48)

Team Score: 37-9

Extra Matches

133        Jack Marley (UWEC) over Wyatt Cooley (UWP) (Fall 2:53)

141        Austin Mowery (UWEC) over Bradley Ruger (UWP) (TF 16-0 4:18)

149        Elias Audley (UWEC) over Nate Boulton (UWP) (Fall 4:10)

165        Alexander Strueder (UWP) over Connor Collins (UWEC) (Dec 5-1)

165        Coy Ruess (UWP) over Wesley Girardi (UWEC) (Fall 6:36)

165        Alfred Daniel (UWEC) over Coy Ruess (UWP) (Dec 6-3)

197        Colton Grindle (UWP) over Grant Balconi (UWEC) (Fall 6:41)

285        Mason Hawkins (UWEC) over Luke Leranth (UWP) (Fall 1:38)

285        Gary Garvin (UWEC) over Marc Aruguete (UWP) (Fall 0:50)

285        Jackson Schichel (UWEC) over Luke Leranth (UWP) (Dec 3-1)