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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneers

PotW 10/21/25

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Pioneers of the Week

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Nathan Uselding -- Quarterback -- Sophomore -- Port Washington, Wis. / Port Washington

Uselding got it done both through the air and on the ground in the Pioneers 38-21 win over No. 4 UW-La Crosse on Saturday. The sophomore completed 12-of-16 passes for 171 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception while adding a career-high 113 rushing yards and another score. Uselding opened the scoring for the Pioneers with a nine-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter and threw a 30-yard touchdown on a fourth down later in the same frame. He increased UW-Platteville's lead with a one-yard touchdown pass late in the second, and wrapped up his scoring with another fourth-down touchdown pass, this time a 31-yard score in the third quarter.
*Named WIAC Football Offensive Player of the Week

Kierney McDonald -- Middle Blocker -- Senior -- Taylor Ridge, Ill. / Rockridge

McDonald averaged 5.67 kills per set on a .556 hitting percentage in the Pioneers swept No. 4 UW-Whitewater in the team's lone match this past week. McDonald finished with 17 kills against just two errors in the win, and was impressive at the net, adding three solo blocks and three block assists to finish with 7.17 points per set. 


Other Nominations:

Gracie Gibbens -- Setter -- Senior -- Katy, Texas / Katy Taylor
Elijah Krantz -- Linebacker -- Junior -- Cross Plains, Wis. / Mount Horeb
Brady Mobley -- Kicker -- Freshman -- Oak Creek, Wis. / Oak Creek

*Named WIAC Football Special Teams Player of the Week
Zachary Sporaa Zach Sporaa -- Junior -- Madrid, Iowa / North Polk
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