WHITEWATER, Wis. — Wis.-Whitewater defeated Wis.-Platteville 2-1 on Friday, extending its winning streak to two games with a second-half surge. The Warhawks improved to 14-3-1 overall, while the visiting Pioneers fell to 7-5-5 after dropping their second consecutive match.
Brock Jurinek gave Platteville an early advantage in the 18th minute, capitalizing on an opportunity to put the away team ahead. The Pioneers controlled stretches of the first half but couldn't extend their lead despite multiple attempts, including shots from Brady Harwood and Thomas Gaither that sailed high.
Whitewater equalized through Cooper Re in the 54th minute, assisted by Hayden Saul and Tyler Chrisman. The goal sparked momentum for the hosts, who began dictating play as the second half progressed. Platteville's defense tightened momentarily, but Whitewater's attacking pressure mounted steadily.
The decisive moment came in the 82nd minute when Luka Breslin headed home from a corner kick, with James Kiraly providing the assist. The goal proved to be the match-winner as Platteville could not generate an equalizer despite late pressure. Seth Aiken made three saves for the Pioneers, while Whitewater's goalkeeper matched that total.
Whitewater dominated possession in the second half, recording 12 shot attempts compared to Platteville's five. The hosts also earned eight corner kicks to the Pioneers' five