PLATTEVILLE (October 19, 2019) - The Blue Devils were looking for their first conference win at UW-Platteville Saturday, but ended coming short of the feat. On the Pioneer's homecoming weekend, Platteville upended UW-Stout, 33-27.
On a rainy, homecoming day in Platteville, the Pioneers jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first three minutes of the game. Colin Schuetz threw a pass to Tyler Knigge for a 31 yard score to take an early lead.
On the next possession, the Blue Devils went down the field on 85 yards and ended with a
Tyler Seymour receiving touchdown.
Sean Borgerding completed a pass to Seymour for 23 yards to tie the game at 7-7.
It would be all Platteville from there, as the Pioneers scored 17 unanswered points. A field goal by Andrew Schweige, a Mitchell McNutt 10 yard run, and a David Urke 31 yard touchdown catch would mark all of the scores. Going into halftime, the Blue Devils saw them being down 24-7.
But the Blue Devils wouldn't back down. Coming out of halftime,
Sean Borgerding connected on a 61 yard pass to
Levy Hamer to make it a closer, 24-14. Stout wasn't done in the third quarter as
Tyler Seymour caught his second touchdown on the day to make it a one score game. Stout would not get the extra point this time and the score was 24-20.
With 12:22 left in the game, Pioneer's Andrew Schweige connected on a 28 yard field goal. After a punt by Stout, Platteville's Wyatt Thompson found a hole and scored a 21 yard touchdown on the ground to make the game 33-20.
After a big fumble by Stout, Platteville had the chance to run the clock out, but Blue Devil's
Aaron Wisecup sacked Schuetz on a big third down stop. Stout had a chance to get back in the game and that is what they did. On five plays, 68 yards, and only 1:03 off the clock,
Sean Borgerding threw his fourth touchdown on the day to
Kevion McDonald.
Stout tried an onside kick, but failed to get the ball back. The final score ended at 33-27 in favor of Platteville.
Sean Borgerding finished with 334 yards through the air and a career high, four touchdowns.
Levy Hamer led the team in receiving with 118 yards on three receptions and a touchdown.
Kevion McDonald finished with 117 yards on eight catches and a touchdown.
Tyler Seymour scored twice on the day and collected 85 yards on four receptions and also completed a 45-yard pass to set up his own 9-yard TD on the next play.
On the Pioneer side, Colin Schuetz ended with 348 yards through the air with two touchdowns. Wyatt Thompson led Platteville in rushing with 125 yards and a touchdown, and Tyler Knigge finished with 97 yards on eight receptions, also scoring a touchdown.
Up next for the Blue Devils is a home matchup against UW-Stevens Point on Saturday, October 26 at 1 p.m. The day will be Heroes Day where Stout will recognize military personnel, veterans and service personnel.
