PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Five University of Wisconsin-Platteville athletic teams compete this week, with men's and women's soccer both celebrating Senior Day on Saturday. Football heads to UW-Oshkosh on Saturday, volleyball play three times on the road, and cross country prepares for the conference championship with a meet at Oshkosh on Friday.
Men's Soccer Celebrates Senior Day Saturday
The Pioneers men's soccer team enters the week having won three straight games and will face Luther on the road on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. UW-Platteville then returns home for Senior Day on Saturday at 3 p.m. against UW-River Falls.
Luther has won six straight to improve to 8-2-2 overall this season. Francesco Mungari has provided much of the offense this season for the Norse, leading the team with nine goals while adding five assists.
The Falcons sit third in the WIAC standings entering the week with a 6-5-4 overall record and are 1-1-1 against conference opponents. Victor Vancauteren paces the team with four goals this season.
Women's Soccer at Home Twice this Week, Senior Night Saturday
The Pioneers women's soccer team will play a pair of home games this week, starting on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. against No. 14 UW-La Crosse. UW-Platteville then faces UW-Stevens Point on Saturday night at 6 p.m. for Senior Night.
The Eagles are off to a perfect start with a 15-0-0 overall record and 4-0-0 mark in conference play. Aubree Caya is the WIAC leader in goals this season with 12, while goalkeeper Summer Nicolai paces the conference with a 0.45 goals against average.
The Pointers are 6-4-4 on the season and 1-2-1 in the WIAC following a scoreless draw with UW-River Falls this past weekend. Christa Borchardt is the team's leading scorer this season with seven goals.
Volleyball Travels for Three Matches
After sweeping No. 4 UW-Eau Claire last weekend, the Pioneers volleyball prepares for three road matches this week, starting at UW-Whitewater on Wednesday at 7 p.m. UW-Platteville then travels to Indianola, Iowa on Friday to place Central and Simpson.
The Warhawks enter the week on a three-game winning streak to improve to 10-8 overall and 2-2 in conference. Abbie Dix leads the team with 2.95 kills per set, while Natalie Lawton is fourth in digs per set at 4.06.
Central has lost five straight matches to sit at 11-9 this season. Sophia Folkerts (2.76 kills per set) leads the attack. Simpson has swept four straight opponents to sit at 13-6 on the year. Emily Williams leads the team with 3.04 kills per set.
Cross Country Competes on Friday
With the WIAC Championships coming up in just a couple weeks, the Pioneers cross country teams will run at the UW-Oshkosh Open this Friday. Competition takes place at the XC Ranch, with the women's 6k starting at 1:30 p.m. and the men's 8k at 2:15 p.m.
Football Visits UW-Oshkosh Saturday
Following a 42-0 win over No. 6 UW-River Falls this past weekend, the Pioneers football team heads to UW-Oshkosh on Saturday to continue conference play. The Titans are searching for their first WIAC win this season after falling 28-7 at UW-Eau Claire this past weekend. Quarterback Demir Ashiru is a threat both with his arm and his legs, as he leads the conference with 351.8 total yards per game.
