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| 1/20/06 UWP wins in dramatic fashion In the last contested match of the evening, UW-Platteville's Ryan Rozek won by pin, lifting the Pioneers to a dramatic 24-22 victory over UW-Eau Claire Friday in Williams Fieldhouse. The Pioneers led 18-16 heading into the 285-pound match but also were forfeiting the final weight, 125. Thus, the pressure was on Rozek to deliver a five-point technical fall or pin for a Pioneer win. It took 6:27, but Rozek was able to turn Ryan Eckdahl and pin him for the victory. The Pioneers improved to 3-2 overall and 3-1 in the WIAC, while the Blugolds slipped to 1-12, 0-3. UWP won the first four matches to build an 18-0 lead. Dane Droessler won by a decision at 133; Zach Chambers via a pinfall at 141; Ryan Higgins by a technical fall at 149; and Carsten Carlson via a majority decision at 157. The Blugolds stormed back to win the next four matches, cutting the lead to 18-16. Jon Neau, wrestling at 165, was able to extend the Blugolds' Derek Sikora for the full match before falling 16-5. Sikora is ranked second in the country at that weight but was only able to gain the four-point win, instead of a pin or technical fall. Neau was one of three seniors saluted before the final home match. Jeremy Ascherl and Ben Witmer were also honored. UW P 24 - UW Eau Claire 22 133 - Dane Droessler (UWP) def. Andy Miller 3-1 141 - Zach Chambers (UWP) pinned Tony D'Antuono 3:48 149 - Ryan Higgins (UWP) def. Dustin Follen, tech. fall 21-5 157 - Carsten Carlsen (UWP) def. Josh Kasubowski 9-0 165 - Derek Sikora (UWEC) def. Jon Neau 16-5 174 - Lance Valiquette (UWEC) def. Mike Jackowski 11-4 184 - Joey Miller (UWEC) def. Justin Seichter 15-8 197 - Justin McAuly (UWEC) pinned Ron Runde 4:45 285 - Ryan Rozek (UWP) pinned Ryan Eckdahl 6:27 125 - Sean Zais (UWEC) wins by forfeit -- Paul Erickson UW-Platteville Sports Information For the latest Pioneer news: http://www.uwplatt.edu/athletics "It's a Great Day to be a Pioneer" |
| 1/18/06 Wrestlers edge Lawrence Zach Chambers and Ryan Rozek won key matches to lead UW-Platteville to a 24-20 wrestling victory at Lawrence University in Appleton Wednesday. Chambers defeated Tony Norton 11-3 at 141 pounds, and Rozek stopped Kenny Hamm 4-1 at 285 to lead the Pioneer's conference win. Dane Droessler (133), Ryan Higgins (149) and Carsten Carlson (157) won by forfeit. The Pioneers improved to 2-2 overall and 2-1 in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, while the Vikings fell to 1-6, 0-2. (Lawrence is a WIAC member for wrestling only.) UW-Platteville makes its final 2005-06 Williams Fieldhouse appearance Friday when the Pioneers meet UW-Eau Claire at 7 p.m. UW-Platteville 24, Lawrence 20 125 James Williams (LU) won by forfeit 133 Dane Droessler (UWP) won by forfeit 141 Zach Chambers (UWP) def. Tony Norton 11-3 149 Ryan Higgins (UWP) won by forfeit 157 Carsten Carlson (UWP) won by forfeit 165 Joe Austin (LU) def. Jon Neau 4-0 174 John Budi (LU) def. Mike Jackowski 9-8 184 Ben Dictus (LU) def. Jeremy Ascherl, Tech. fall, 21-5 197 Scott Polewach (LU) def. Ron Runde 6-3 285 Ryan Rozek (UWP) def Kenny Hamm 4-1 -- Paul Erickson UW-Platteville Sports Information For the latest Pioneer news: http://www.uwplatt.edu/athletics "It's a Great Day to be a Pioneer" |
| 2 Pioneers earn WIAC honors 1. ROZEK GRABS WRESTLING HONOR 2. UPCOMING HOME EVENT 1. ROZEK GRABS WRESTLING HONOR UW-Platteville's Ryan Rozek earned the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference wrestler of the week award after winning the championship at a highly competitive tournament at Cornell College Saturday. Rozek, a senior from Plymouth, captured the 285-pound title at the 28th annual Cornell College Matman Invitational, leading UW-Platteville to fifth place among 17 teams in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Rozek, seeded fourth, won all five matches, including shutouts of the top two seeds. He also won two via pinfall. Rozek beat top-seeded John Miller from Luther 3-0 in the semifinals and second-seeded Jordan Wall of William Penn 2-0 in the championship. The Pioneer co-captain improved his season record to 14-5. The Pioneers wrestle at the North Central Invitational Friday and Saturday. After traveling to Appleton to face Lawrence Wednesday (Jan. 18), they play host to UW-Eau Claire Friday, Jan. 20. Rozek and the other Pioneer seniors will be saluted prior to the final home match of the season. 2. UPCOMING HOME EVENT Friday, Jan. 20 Wrestling vs. UW-Eau Claire, 7 -- Paul Erickson UW-Platteville Sports Information For the latest Pioneer news: http://www.uwplatt.edu/athletics "It's a Great Day to be a Pioneer" |
| Pioneers can't weather storm UW-Stevens Point defeated
UW-Platteville 33-8 in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference wrestling match that was delayed more than an hour as the
Pointer bus was slowed by the snow storm that blanketed the
southwest portion of the state.
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| Date: Fri 11/11/05 12:34 AM Platteville WRESTLERS OPEN NEW YEAR WITH VICTORY The UW-Platteville wrestling team successfully opened its 2005-06 campaign by defeating UW-Oshkosh 28-19 at Williams Fieldhouse Thursday. The Pioneers, who tied the Titans 18-18 last year, won six of the 10 matches, including two by wrestlers making successful returns to the mat. Zach Chambers, who missed the 2004-05 season while serving with the U.S. Marines in Iraq, pinned Doug Rozelman in 4:41 at 141 pounds. Ryan Higgins, who was injured after a 4-1 start last year, beat Tony Lombardi by a technical fall, 28-9, at 149 pounds. Dan Azarian, at 149, and Brandon Conley, at 174, won their matches by nine and eight points, respectively, while Ryan Rozek out-lasted Gus Witte 3-1 to win the 285 bout. Andy Casper won by forfeit at 133. The Pioneers return to action Sunday at the Spartan Open at the University of Dubuque. UW-Platteville 28, UW-Oshkosh 19 125 - Chris Truemper (UWO) wins by forfeit 133 - Andy Casper (UWP) wins by forfeit 141 - Zach Chambers (UWP) def. Doug Rozelman (UWO), pin 4:41 149 - Ryan Higgins (UWP) def. Tony Lombardi (UWO) tech. fall 28-9 157 - Dan Azarian (UWP) def. Dallas Moe (UWO) 12-3 165 - Kevin Luedtke (UWO) def. Carsten Carlsen (UWP) 11-5 174 - Brandon Conley (UWP) def. Adam Dorner (UWO) 14-6 184 - Pat Detmer (UWO) def. Jeremy Ascherl (UWP), pin 4:25 197 - Kyle Coleman (UWO) def. Ron Runde (UWP) 10-2 285 - Ryan Rozek (UWP) def. Gus Witte (UWO) 3-1 Note: Photo Galleries from both events are now on-line. http://www.uwplatt.edu/athletics |
| UW-Whitewater won three individual matches by two points or less
and edged UW-Platteville 20-14 in the Pioneers' final home wrestling
match Friday night. The 30th-ranked Warhawks improved to 10-11 overall and 4-2 in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, while the Pioneers fell to 8-12-1, 2-3-1. The Warhawks arrived more than an hour late for the scheduled 6 p.m. match as their bus was caught in a Madison beltline traffic jam. The Warhawks started quickly, however, winning the first four matches to take a 13-0 lead. Kurt Bellmann began the Pioneer comeback with a 12-0 win at 165 pounds. After Brandon Conley was edged in overtime at 174, the Pioneers swept the next three weights. Ned Lease, Tom Venner and Ryan Rozek all won their matches, bringing UWP within 16-14. In the final match, freshman Corey Binger trailed just 2-0 after two periods at 125 pounds, before Warhawk All-American John Rumbca pulled away for a 12-0 win. The Pioneers compete in the WIAC championships Sunday, Feb. 20, in Appleton. Wt Individual Results UWP UWW 133 Mike Schnaidt (UWW) def. Dane Droessler 6-4 0 3 141 Nick Karls (UWW) def. Mike Nell 16-4 0 7 149 Ross Babcock (UWW) def. Dan Azarian 6-0 0 10 157 Chris Lee (UWW) def. Jeremy Luckey 3-2 0 13 165 Kurt Bellmann (UWP) def. Derek Hall 12-0 4 13 174 Eric Verbeten (UWW) def. Brandon Conley, 8-6 OT 4 16 184 Ned Lease (UWP) def. Drew Hamel 16-5 8 16 197 Tom Venner (UWP) def. Mason Wood 4-2 11 16 285 Ryan Rozek (UWP) def. Shadrik Sherrington 10-3 14 16 125 John Rumbca (UWW) def. Corey Binger 12-0 14 20 -- Paul Erickson UW-Platteville Sports Information For the latest Pioneer news: http://www.uwplatt.edu/athletics "It's a Great Day to be a Pioneer" From: Pioneer Sports <
ericksop@uwplatt.edu > The UW-Platteville wrestling team tied UW-Oshkosh 18-18 Wednesday in
Oshkosh, leaving both teams with 1-2-1 marks in the WIAC. Pioneers 1-3 at Budd Whitehill Duals UW-Platteville earned its
first wrestling victory of the weekend at the Budd Whitehill Duals,
beating Muskingum (Ohio) 21-13 Saturday morning. From: Pioneer Sports To: wiwrestling.com Subject: Saturday sports roundup Date: Sat 01/08/05 10:30 PM WRESTLERS FALL TO #5 EAGLES Fifth-ranked UW-La Crosse handed a young UW-Platteville team a 37-3 loss at Williams Fieldhouse Saturday night. The Pioneers wrestled with half the team either in their first or second year against the powerhouse Eagles. One of the upperclassmen, Tom Venner, earned the Pioneer win with a grueling three-overtime win over Tim Winker at 197 pounds. Venner scored a takedown just before the third overtime session ended to secure the win. The Eagles improved to 8-4 overall and 4-0 in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Pioneers fell to 6-7, 1-2. UWP is back in action Jan. 14-15 at the Bud Whitehill Duals in Williamsport, Pa. UW-La Crosse 37, UW-Platteville 3 January 8, 2005, Williams Fieldhouse Individual Results 125 Jordan Kolinski (UWL) def. Corey Binger 10-5 133 Luke Adams (UWL) def. Dane Droessler 11-7 141 Adam Kuchnia (UWL) def. Nathan Birdsill 11-1 149 Jake Larsen (UWL) def. Jeremy Luckey 17-7 157 Ross Needham (UWL) def. Eric Kees 13-5 165 Jake Heuston (UWL) def. Justin Seichter, pin 4:40 174 Josh Chelf (UWL) def. Brandon Conley 14-4 184 Josh Passe (UWL) def. Ned Lease 7-3 197 Tom Venner (UWP) def. Tim Winker 5-3 (OT) 285 Ryan Allen (UWL) def. Ryan Rozek pin 2:23 From: Pioneer Sports <ericksop @ uwplatt.edu>
The UW-Platteville wrestling team collected items and money for teammate Zach Chambers, who is serving with the U.S. Marines in Iraq. Fans were asked to "Fill A Sack for Zach" prior to the Pioneers' home opener vs. Lawrence Nov. 17. Chambers was a conference champion as a freshman and undefeated until an injury ended his sophomore season in 2003-04. Posing with UWP Coach Chris Walter are Aaron Coorough (left) and Sean Shotliff, who served in Iraq last year.
From: Pioneer Sports <ericksop@uwplatt.edu> Subject: UWP beats LU on "Fill A Sack for Zach" NightDate: Wed 11/17/04 09:27 PM
Another group of UWP wrestlers will compete at the Concordia Open in
Mequon. "Fill a Sack for Zach""Fill a Sack for Zach" night announced Thursday, August 5, 2004
Pioneers add big, talented
class
UW-Platteville Wrestling Coach Chris Walter is excited to announce a huge 2004-05 recruiting class, full of high school state qualifiers and heavily decorated student-athletes.
The eighth-year Pioneer coach,
who has a 60-46-2 dual-meet record in his previous seven years, is
bringing in 28 freshmen and two transfers. Of the freshmen, 19 qualified
for the state high school championships, with 12 placing in their
individual weight classes. The coach is also pleased with their academic
successes, as a large number were honor roll students.
In addition, the two transfers were both three-time state place winners. Dane Droessler, the former SWAL Most Valuable Wrestler from Platteville High School, returns home after studying at UW-Richland Center, while Brandon Conley, from Westby, placed fifth in the 2003 NCAA III Great Lakes Regional while at Concordia (Wis.). Walter will also welcome back two wrestlers who spent time serving their country while in Iraq. They are Aaron Corough, a 197-pounder from Hillsboro who last wrestled for the Pioneers in 2001-02, and Sean Shotliff, a two-time state place winner and three-time conference champion from Belmont. He will wrestle at 125. The first-year wrestlers, and their projected weight classes at UWP, include: STATE CHAMPIONS Corey Binger, 125, Monroe, state champion at 119, three-time state place winner, 76-5 record over final two years, Wisconsin National Junior Team member. Nathan Chambers, 133/141, Mineral Point, wrestled in three straight state finals, finishing runner-up in 2004 and state champion in both 2003 and 2002, three-year record of 139-6. STATE PLACE WINNERS Dan Azarian, 149, Rochester, Wis. (Muskego), four-time state qualifier, 120-22 career record, third in 2004. Nathan Birdsell, 133/141, LaValle (Weston), fifth at state in 2004, two-time state qualifier, 115-35 career record. Jason Gruenfelder, 165/174. Blanchardville (Pecatonica), fifth in 2004 and sixth in 2002, 100-33 career mark. Ryan Higgins, 149, Oconomowoc, second at 145 pounds, state freestyle champion, two-time Wisconsin National Junior Team member and team MVP. Lance Keenan, 184, Viroqua, sixth in 2004, two-time state qualifier, 105-27 career mark. Matt McGill, 125/133, Lomira, third at state in 2004 and fifth in 2003, four straight conference titles. Colin Nelson, 141/149, Stitzer (Fennimore), fourth in state in 2004 and sixth in 2003, 108-33 career record. Mike Ramsden, 184, Dane (Lodi), second at state in 2004 and third in 2003, led team to state championship in 2004, compiled 93-6 record over final two years. Derek Schouten, 197, Waupun, third at state in 2004, two-time conference champion, 68-7 two-year record. Jamie Stewart, 125, Milwaukee (Lutheran and Pewaukee), sixth in state in 2004, two-time state qualifier, 80-12 career record. STATE QUALIFIERS David Ackey, 197, Merrill, 2004 state qualifier. Carsten Carlsen, 141, Madison (East), 2004 state qualifier with 28-4 record, conference and regional champion. Anthony Lavender, 125, Milwaukee (Vincent), became first Vincent wrestler ever to qualify for state, three-time all-conference, 99-25 career record. Jeremy Luckey, 133/141, Athens, 2004 state qualifier, made the 102-pound Division I championship match in 2002. Kyle Luedtke, 141, Camp Douglas (New Lisbon), 2004 qualifier, two-time regional champion, track and field state qualifier in hurdles. Mike Nell, 133, Fond du Lac, three-time all-conference, 2004 qualifier. Kyle Reed, 133/141, South Wayne (Black Hawk), 2004 state qualifier, sectional champion. Ron Runde, 197, Dubuque, Iowa (Hempstead), 2004 Iowa state qualifier, 23-13 record senior year. Brandon Suttner, 165, Greenfield, two-time state qualifier, conference champion. HIGH HONORS Anthony Castle, 157, Cudahy, conference champion as a senior with a 24-7 record. Brandon Cline, 285, Conover (Northland Pines), third in sectionals, 2004 conference champion with 25-12 mark Trevor Gordon, 197, Grenfield, third in conference and regionals Scott Jeanquart, 125, Forestville (Southern Door), career 104-33 record, second in conference Jim Hackett, 133, Prairie du Chien, conference runner-up Cory McKelvey, 133/141, Lancaster, career 110-44 record.
Donald Williams, 149, Sun
Prairie, second in conference, third in regional and sectionals.
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Paul Erickson
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The UW-Platteville wrestling team finished 2-2 at the
22nd annual Monon Bell Classic Saturday at Wabash College in
Crawfordsville, Ind.The Pioneers dropped their opener 21-17 before bouncing back to beat Mt. St. Joe 31-9 and the University of Indianapolis 22-18. The host Little Giants then edged the Pioneers 22-20. Three Pioneers won all four of their matches on the day. Zach Chambers went 4-0 with two pins at 133, while Adam Anderson and Joe Compton were 4-0 at 141 and 184, respectively. Tom Venner had three wins at 197 pounds, and Ryan Rozek (285) and Chris Genslinger (174) each had a pair. One of Genslinger's wins was via a pinfall. UW-Platteville Ryan Rozek, a Plymouth graduate, was nominated for the WIAC athlete of the week Jan. 5-11 QUICK START LIFTS WRESTLERS
TO WIN UW-Eau Claire edged
UW-Platteville 23-21 in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
wrestling match Wednesday in Williams Fieldhouse. Twelve of the 20 teams are nationally ranked, including the Pioneers' first-round opponent, John Carroll, who comes in number nine nationally. Other top 10 teams include #4 College of New Jersey, #7 UW-La Crosse, and #10 Springfield. The Pioneers are just out of the national rankings, although Zach Chambers is individually ranked at 133 pounds. The sophomore from Mineral Point carries a 10-0 record with a team-high five pins. For more information, visit the Lycoming web site at: http://www.lycoming.edu/sports/wrestling/2004whitehills/bracket.htm -- Paul Erickson UW-Platteville Sports Information For the latest Pioneer news: http://www.uwplatt.edu/~athletics "It's a Great Day to be a Pioneer" December 13, 2003 The Pointers, fresh off breaking UW-La Crosse's 24-match winning streak Tuesday, improved to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the WIAC. The Pioneers, who slipped from the top 30 for the first time all year, fell to 3-7, 0-1. One of the night's highlights came at 133 pounds, where the Pioneers' Zach Chambers, ranked sixth nationally, beat the Pointers' Brady Holz 8-6. Holtz came into the meet ranked fourth, but Chambers used a flurry of takedowns in the third period to improve to 9-0 on the year. The Pioneers' Adam Anderson won 10-6 at 141 pounds, improving to 6-3 on the year while dropping Joel Burdick to 14-6. Ned Lease earned a 10-6 decision at 184, while Brandon Meddaugh won 2-0 at 285 for the Pioneers. The Pointers' Yan White, ranked first at 197 pounds, and Cody Koenig, ranked third at 197, both won by pins. The Pioneers are back in action Saturday at Lawrence, beginning at 7 p.m. (Please note the time switch for this match again.) 165 Ed Wynimko (UWSP) maj dec Mike Jackowski (UWP) 10-2 174 Cody Koenig (UWSP) pinned Peter Moe (UWP) 3:49 184 Ned Lease (UWP) dec Justin McAuly (UWSP) 10-6 197 Yan White (UWSP) pinned Tom Venner (UWP) 4:03 285 Brandon Meddaugh (UWP) dec Tim Lium (UWSP) 2-0 125 David Divila (UWSP) won by forfeit 133 Zach Chambers (UWP) dec Brady Holtz (UWSP) 8-6 141 Adam Anderson (UWP) dec Joel Burdick (UWSP) 10-6 149 Ryan Hansen (UWSP) dec Frank Morelli (UWP) 3-1 157 Nate Kurszewski (UWSP) dec Kenny Francois (UWP) 5-4 Paul Erickson UW-Platteville Sports Information For the latest Pioneer news: http://www.uwplatt.edu/~athletics "It's a Great Day to be a Pioneer" UW Platteville Wrestlers Open With Win! Pioneers face Lakeland in home opener |
