I don't know where this was the rest of the season, but UWSP throttles UWRF 98-65 last night.  All that really needs to be said is that Brady Wagner I believe ended up with 16 and Peter Timmermann scored 20.  UWRF was without Stensgard and Noah Hanson last night as well, I didn't hear a reason for that whether it is injury or covid related.

For the first time this year, the radio station had Coach Semling on after the game.  They also talked to Garrett Nelson.  The most noteworthy news coming from those interviews is that it looks more likely than not that Garrett will be back next season.  He has been playing much better these last couple weeks and some experience back for next year's young squad will be welcome.  Garrett is ahead on his schooling and if he gets accepted into his master's program at UWSP will be back to play, his words.

There was contract tracing with UWEC. If certain UWRF players weren't available yesterday, they also aren't available Friday or next week.

After listening to Nelson, it seems to me, pretty 50/50 either way.

Wow, Platteville got the East #1 seed and the bye.

Seeding procedures have been updated on the site. Division games only to determine the seeds.

By the looks of it if Platteville and Oshkosh win out this week there would be a coin toss.

Also, the Eau Claire women have already won their West division even before play starts tonight.

I tend to think Whitewater/Oshkosh will not be made up. Monday’s are really the only chance to make games up and they skipped one chance already. Now they could prioritize the division game and play it next Wednesday or Friday but then Eau Claire and Stout would have to play three times.

WIAC Championship format.  No special tiebreakers released yet.

https://wiacsports.com/sports/2021/2/12/MBB_0212213045.aspx

https://letsgopioneers.com/sports/mbkb/2020-21/roster

Freshman have been added to Platteville's roster, 21 players listed.

Something that completely has been lost the shuffle. Freshman Reed Gunnik transferred from Platteville to Oshkosh at semester.

I know many are patiently waiting an announcement from the NCAA today. Consider this. Today is National Women and Girls in Sports Day. The NCAA has advocated and promoted this day. You then can’t turn around and limit opportunities the same day for students athletes. Optics and perceptions matter to some. Especially when many schools and conferences have found a way no matter how financially difficult.

Tomorrow is another day and I expect an announcement then. Call me crazy and I’m probably over thinking, but it’s just one thing I’m thinking why we haven’t heard anything today.

Brad Fischer was on WSCO this morning. Some note worthy highlights. Oshkosh has four seniors on it's roster. Only one, Karsyn Rueth will not return next season. That means 2020 WIAC player of the year and 3rd team D3Hoops All American, Leah Porath will return in 21-22 along with 2020 WIAC honorable mention Nikki Arneson. It sounds like both are pursuing double majors. Pat Juckem told him to treat this season like a foreign trip and what you can gain from this season is great. He also said Juckem at Wash U doesn't have any games on the schedule right now. Fischer said the WIAC is using BinaxNOW for testing which is in the $5-10 range. He said their program dealt with some false positives in October which halted the program for about 8 days. He said the conference will not name a regular season champion.

Bob Semling was on WPCN this morning. Some note worthy highlights. Mayson Hazaert has a dislocated kneecap and will likely miss the entire season. Logan Vander Velden transferred at semester and it seemed like there might be eligibility issues right now, but Semling was hopeful he could play some point this season. Anthony Espensen has had nagging/reoccuring ankle issues and hopes to get him going as the season starts. Semling noted they have had some COVID opt outs. So, any potential players missing from an expected roster of incoming and returning players could be due to this. He said Ryan Peterson of Pines was their number one recruit and likes his potential.