For Hub City Times

MARSHFIELD – Marshfield graduate Matt Oestreich wrapped up his career as a guard on the University of Wisconsin – Platteville Men’s Basketball team, receiving honors for his achievements on the team.

During his freshman year with Platteville, Oestreich started 25 games. He scored 184 points and had 72 assists and 70 rebounds.

Oestreich was the only player to start all 25 games in his sophomore season and was second in assists per games.

During the 2016-17 season, Matt played 21 games, making 17 starts. He finished that season with an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5, second on the team.

In his final season, Oestreich started all 29 games. He was named to the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference First Team All Conference and received the Pioneer Career Achievement Award for his accomplishments.

Oestreich helped lead the team to a conference championship and a Sweet 16 tournament visit.

During Oestreich’s career at Marshfield High School he was named to first team all-conference in basketball, as well as receiving all-conference honors in football and track and field.