PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team (0-2, 0-1 WIAC) fell 39-3 Wednesday evening to No. 5 ranked UW-La Crosse (5-0, 1-0 WIAC) Wednesday evening inside Williams Fieldhouse.

Junior Jackson Kirsch finished the night strong for the Pioneers with a 9-3 victory in the 285 match. Tied 3-3 going into the third period, a caution point followed by an escape and takedown by Kirsch removed the Eagle's hopes of a shutout. 

The Pioneers will return to action on Friday night when they host the University of Dubuque at 6 p.m. in Wlliams Fieldhouse. The dual will be the team's annual Headlocking Hunger event and fans can receive free admission by donating at least two non-perishable food items at the door.
 
Full Results
Wt.     Summary                                                                                             UWP     UWL 
125     Cole Gentsch (UWL) over Chris Karbash (UWP) (Dec 12-5)                     0     3 
133     Teague Holzer (UWL) over Ethan Monson (UWP) (Dec 4-1)                     0     3 
141     Marcus McIntyre (UWL) over Garrett Marks (UWP) (Dec 9-7)                   0     3 
149     Joe Penchi (UWL) over Trent DuMont (UWP) (TF 17-0 4:54)                    0     5 
157     Kolt Knaack (UWL) over Dawson Klefstad (UWP) (Fall 1:37)                    0     6 
165     Ryland Schneider (UWL) over Blake Delsman (UWP) (MD 13-2)              0     4 
174     #7 Eddie Simes (UWL) over Dawson McConnell (UWP) (TF 19-4 4:28)    0    5 
184     #3 Robert Flege (UWL) over Cal Ries (UWP) (TF 18-2 7:00)                     0     5 
197     Tyler Dormanen (UWL) over #10 Kain Killmer (UWP) (TF 19-2 5:42)         0     5 
285     Jackson Kirsch (UWP) over Asher Sheldon (UWL) (Dec 9-3)                     3     0 
                                                                                                                Total        3     39