Paterson Coach Jose Rebimbas marveled at the Pioneers' play. I guess that's why theyre the winningest team of the 1990s. They put on a clinic tonight. The Pioneers have put together a 266-27 record this decade, easily the best in college basketball. UW-Platteville has made nine straight NCAA tournament appearances with five trips to the Final Four and four national championships.
Someone always steps up.
Brunson led the Pioneer attack with 19 points, while Jones added 11 points and 7 rebounds. Luke Schmidt, who scored 30 points against Platteville in the Pioneers' 78-71 win in the sectional championship last year, was held to 14 points on 7 of 17 shooting. He can stroke it from the outside, and he can pass it so well. What we tried to do was limit his touches. The defensive effort was vintage Platteville.