PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Crossover season enters full swing this week for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville athletic teams, with fall sports such as men's and women's soccer entering postseason play, while volleyball and football near the end of the regular season. Wrestling, men's basketball, and women's basketball kick off winter sports this week.
Wrestling Opens Season at UW-Eau Claire
The Pioneers wrestling team will begin the 2026-27 season this week, starting with a conference dual at UW-Eau Claire on Wednesday at 6 p.m. UW-Platteville then travels to Iowa for the Jim Fox Invite hosted by Dubuque on Saturday.
The Blugolds finished second in the WIAC this past season and went 9-4 overall in duels. UW-Eau Claire won last season's meeting between the two teams by a score of 38-3.
Volleyball Concludes Regular Season at Home
The Pioneers volleyball team wraps up the regular season this week with a pair of home games, starting on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. against Cornell. UW-Platteville then faces UW-La Crosse on Friday at 7 p.m. for Senior Night.
The Rams are 14-8 on the season and enter the week having won six consecutive matches and 12 of their past 13. Ally Olmstead and Ashlin Nottestad form a strong attack for Cornell, with each averaging over 2.70 kills per set.
The Eagles are 2-4 in conference play and 12-15 overall this season and will need a win on Friday to have a chance to make the WIAC Tournament. Ali Dehnicke (2.49 kills per set) and Maddy Wilson (2.20) lead the attack for UW-La Crosse.
Women's Soccer Hosts WIAC Semifinals
The Pioneers women's soccer team will compete in the WIAC Tournament this week and will host the semifinals on Thursday at 7 p.m. after securing the second seed. With a win on Thursday, UW-Platteville would advance to the WIAC Championship game which will take place on Saturday.
Men's Soccer Set for WIAC Semifinals
The Pioneers men's soccer team enters this week's WIAC Tournament as the top seed and will host the semifinal match on Friday at 7 p.m. A win would send UW-Platteville to the WIAC Championship game, which would be played at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium on Sunday.
Men's Basketball Tips-Off Season
The 2026-27 season begins this week for the Pioneers men's basketball team, starting on Friday at 2 p.m. against Thiel College, with Carthage serving as host. UW-Platteville then plays its home opener on Sunday at 4 p.m. against Buena Vista.
The Tomcats went 6-18 in 2025-26 and will be under the direction of new head coach Trey Austin. Among the returners is forward Khamari Accursio-Harris, who averaged 9.8 points and 4.4 rebounds per game last season.
The Beavers are coming off a 14-12 season that ended in the first round of the A-R-C Tournament. Three players who averaged double-digit points per game last year return, including guards Carter Sievers and Jayden Brink.
Women's Basketball Begins Year on the Road
The Pioneers women's basketball team starts its campaign on the road this year at the Hope College Kick-Off Classic. UW-Platteville will face Hope at 4:30 p.m. on Friday before facing either Illinois Wesleyan or Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday depending on the outcome of Friday's games.
The Flying Dutch enter the season ranked in both national preseason polls, including fourth in D3hoops.com. Hope advanced to the Sweet Sixteen a year ago and bring back a pair of All-Region selections in Maddie Petroelje and Anna Richards.
Football Welcomes UW-Whitewater
Coming off a win at UW-Stevens Point this past weekend, the Pioneers football team hosts No. 4 UW-Whitewater on Saturday in a battle of two unbeaten teams. Kickoff for the George Chryst Memorial Bowl will be at 1 p.m.
The Warhawks improved to 8-0 after beating UW-Oshkosh 48-19 on Saturday evening. Running back Tommy Novotny leads the top rushing attack in the WIAC, while the defense is allowing just 13.1 points per game, second-best in the conference.
