PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville athletic teams continue conference play this week, with men's soccer, volleyball, and football at home over the course of the week. Women's soccer heads to Oshkosh on Saturday, while cross country competes at Augustana.
Volleyball Returns Home Friday
After having a six-match winning streak snapped this past weekend, the Pioneers volleyball team looks to bounce back this week, starting at Edgewood on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. UW-Platteville then hosts UW-Eau Claire at 7 p.m. on Friday night.
The Eagles are 14-5 overall this season and have made three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. Nida Zukauskaite leads the attack with 3.37 kills pet set, while Madison Amstutz and Shannon Rusch both average over three digs per set.
The Blugolds, who entered last week ranked fourth in the AVCA poll, suffered their first conference loss last week to UW-River Falls. UW-Eau Claire then rattled off three wins over the weekend and are led by the duo of Mya Cinnamo (3.64 kills per set) and Rachel Johnson (3.62).
Men's Soccer Hosts Carthage Wednesday
The Pioneers men's soccer team welcomes in Carthage College on Wednesday night for a 7 p.m. match before traveling to UW-Stout Polytechnic on Saturday at 1 p.m. to continue WIAC play.
The Firebirds have lost five straight contests amidst a difficult schedule and sit at 2-9-1 this season. Carthage has struggled to generate much offense at times this season, as Dominic Gadalinski has tallied three of the team's 13 goals.
The Blue Devils enter the week 5-6-2 overall and 0-2-0 in conference after losing 1-0 to UW-Stevens Point this past weekend. Logan Bergien has five goals this season, tied for third-most in the WIAC.
Football Battles #6 UW-River Falls
The Pioneers football team will face its toughest test so far this season on Saturday when sixth-ranked UW-River Falls travels to Platteville to play at 1 p.m. The reigning NCAA DIII National Champions improved to 4-1 on the season and 1-1 in conference with a 34-31 overtime win against UW-Oshkosh. Running back Trevor Asher is third in the WIAC with 317 rushing yards, and the defense continues to be especially strong for the Falcons.
Cross Country Runs at Interregional Invite
The Pioneers cross country teams travel to Rock Island, Illinois, this Saturday for the Augustana Interregional Invite. Competition will take place at the Sauke Golf Course starting at noon.
Women's Soccer Travels to UW-Oshkosh
The Pioneers women's soccer team will play once this week when they travel to UW-Oshkosh on Saturday for a 2 p.m. contest. The Titans are 5-4-3 overall and 1-1-1 in conference play so far this season after sneaking past UW-Stout Polytechnic 1-0 this past weekend. Jaden LeRoy is tied for third in the WIAC with seven goals on the year.
