PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - Ripon was behind almost immediately Saturday night as they dropped thier game at UW-Platteville. The Red Hawks (2-5-1) lost their fifth game out of the past six after starting the season 2-0.

Platteville (8-2-1) came out of the gates firing. The Pioneers scored the first goal of the game in hte 13th minute on a goal by Allie Metcalfe. They weren't done though, as they would score again just five minutes lateron an Ashley Hamilton goal to cap the first half scoring.

In the second half, UW-P began where they left off, as Metcalfe scored once again in the 51st minute. Kim Schneckloth added another goal to put the Pioneers up 4-0. Just two minutes later, Metcalfe scored once more, giving her the hat trick on an unassisted goal. Ripon finally got on the board in the 89th minute, as leading scorer Jill Jones scored on a penalty kick in the 89th minute.

The Red Hawks will pick up conference play once again on Wednesday, as they'll host St. Norbert. Gametime is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. and will be followed by the men's game against the Green Knights.