EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team opened the 2026-27 season Wednesday night at UW-Eau Claire's McPhee Gymnasium. The Pioneers picked up four individual victories in the 29-17 loss. 

UW-Platteville got off to a slow start, falling behind 20-0 after the first four weight classes, but the Pioneers rallied and took the next four straight matches. 

Freshman Dylan Weigel was the Pioneers' first victory of the night winning by a 16-11 decision at 141 pounds. Sophomore Adam Whittier then added five more team points following a technical fall (20-4, 6:57) at 149 pounds. 

Sophomore Owen Becker picked up UW-Platteville's third-straight victory with a 7-4 decision in the 157 match. 

The Blugolds took the next match, but senior Blake Delsman picked up a big victory at 174 pounds by pinning his opponent (5:52) to drive the Pioneers' team score up to 17. 

UW-Platteville will return to action this Saturday when they travel to Dubuque, Iowa for the Jim Fox Invite at the University of Dubuque.