The Flying Dutchmen were defeated by UW-Platteville 83-59 in a first round game of the NCAA Division III tournament in Wheaton, Ill. on Friday.

Coach Glenn Van Wieren's Dutchmen, appearing in the post-season tournament for the 20th time, end the season with a 21-8 record.

Platteville went on a 15-1 run in the closing minutes of the first half to take a commanding 38-22 at halftime.  The Pioneers shot 85% (16/19) in the second half.

Jesse Reimink closed out his career with a 17 point performance while Peter Bunn added 12 and Zach Osburn 11.