Posted 9/12/07
UW-Platteville tested itself for its home opener with a tough 2-1 loss to a highly respected Augustana (Ill.) team Wednesday night.
The Pioneers (2-2) face the University of Dubuque Thursday at 8 p.m. at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium.
The Vikings (3-1-1) took a 2-0 lead on goals by Nilokas Galounis in the 42nd minute and Nick Cosentino in the 66th.
Ben Terpening scored the lone Pioneer goal when he notched his third of the year on a penalty kick in the 71st minute.
The Pioneers played the Vikings nearly even, with Augie holding a slim 11-10 advantage in shots. Kris Bosshart made five saves for the Pioneers.
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