Written by Maisie Montemurno
UW-Platteville traveled to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan to compete in the Dr. Peter Broe Classic IV on November 23rd. Seven teams competed in Dr. Peter Broe Classic; University of Akron (Akron), Cleveland State University (CSU), Central Michigan University (CMU), Western Michigan State University (WMU), Grand Valley State University (GVSU), Michigan State University (MSU), and University of Wisconsin Platteville (UWP). The Pioneers would compete in three matches in this tournament.
MSU Vs UWP (11-0)
The first match of the day, the Pioneers faced Michigan State University. Ranked #4, MSU faced #23 UWP, The Pioneers knew this match was going to be very challenging. The first point started off with MSU getting ball control and leading them to win first point. MSU would continue to dominate and would end the first half with seven points. During the second half, the Pioneers only conceded four points. This was a great opportunity for the rookies to play and get a sense of how top teams like MSU played. Rookie #4 Jamie Damm ended this match with 14 throws and had 3 outs.
GVSU vs UWP (6-1)
For the second match, UWP would face Grand Valley State University. GVSU ranks #5 overall. The first point would start with GVSU getting ball control and first out. GVSU would take the first point. The second point would last longer and would end with a 1v1 with GVSU #11 against UWP #47 Dalton Foreyt, this point would go back and forth and end in a balls over to GVSU. Dalton Foreyt would get the catch, winning the point for UWP. GVSU would then win the next five points.
Akron vs UWP (6-2)
The Pioneers would play Akron in their last match of the tournament; Akron would be ranked #10. The match would start with Akron getting ball control, however both teams would take turns pressuring each other. In the end, Akron would secure the first point. Akron would continue working as a team and would end the first half up by four points. Off the start of second half, Akron would take their 5th point. However, UWP wouldn’t go down without a fight and would take the next two points. Akron would finish this match by taking the last point. #62 Dylan Fabry would end this match and have a total of 43 thrown outs on the day.
