FALCONS

Falcons take the polar plunge

A group from the UW-River Falls football team, including head coach Matt Walker (far left, No. 62), leap into the frigid water of Riley Lake in Eden Prairie, Minn. during the Eden Prairie Polar Bear Plunge Saturday, March 9. Forty-two UWRF student-athletes and coaches participated in the event and raised over $4,000 for Special Olympics.

March 22, 2013

Women skate to third straight win

Chloe Kinsel scored her team-best 10th goal, Katie Batters scored her ninth, and goalie Gillian McDonald made 12 saves to record her second straight shutout as the Falcon women’s hockey team posted a 2-0 victory over Bethel University last Wednesday in Blaine, Minn.

January 24, 2013

Falcons score comeback win

The UW-River Falls men’s basketball team battled back from a 12-point second half deficit to post a 79-73 victory over St. John’s Saturday, Dec. 29, at Karges Center.

January 03, 2013

Falcons support cancer awareness

The UW-River Falls football and soccer teams raised a total of $1,504 in separate fundraisers during the month of October for the fight against cancer. The Falcon football team raised $480 for breast cancer awareness and prevention at its home game Oct. 13 against UW-Stevens Point while the soccer team raised $1,024 to fight endometrial cancer at its game Oct. 20 against UW-La Crosse.

November 30, 2012

Teddy Bear roundup Dec. 1

On Saturday, Dec. 1, the UW-River Falls Athletic Department will host a Teddy Bear Roundup at four home events.

November 23, 2012

After three years, Falcons win at home

UW-River Falls’ head coach Matt Walker congratulates safety Alex Adam after the junior’s third interception of the game put the finishing touches on the Falcons’ 26-15 victory over UW-Stevens Point Saturday afternoon, Oct. 13, at David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field. The win snapped a 14-game home losing streak for the Falcons.

By Bob Burrows , October 18, 2012

Falcons come up short last week, play Homecoming against Oshkosh Saturday

The UW-River Falls football team turned the ball over on downs four times in the fourth quarter and lost another ball on a fumble in a 20-9 nonconference loss to UW-Stout Saturday night at David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field.

By UWRF Sports Information , September 28, 2012

One-two-three — bacon!

UW-River Falls junior defensive back Alex Adams, center, leads youngsters from the River Falls Youth Football Association as they yell “One-two-three —bacon!” and break a huddle after Adams and his teammates practiced with the group last Tuesday at Ramer Field. When Adams asked the kids what they wanted to yell they responded, “bacon!” This is the second straight year the Falcons have hosted the youth football players for a practice and autograph session. The UWRF football team had a bye last week but returns to action this Saturday by hosting UW-Stout under the lights at David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field at 7 p.m. It will be the first home night game for the Falcons since 2006.

By Bob Burrows , September 20, 2012

UWRF women’s hoops hosts kids’ programs

The UW-River Falls women’s basketball team is giving youngsters the chance to interact with players and coaches each week this season while participating in drills, games and other fun activities through its Falcon Women’s Basketball Buddies and UWRF Basketball Lil’ Dribblers programs.

August 31, 2012

In the name of friendship, $750,000 given to UW-River Falls

A friendship formed on the basketball court at UW-Madison more than 60 years ago has culminated in a gift that will help ensure the construction of a new athletics arena at UW-River Falls.

August 27, 2012

UWRF’s Schimenz nominated for Good Works Team

UW-River Falls football player John Schimenz is one of 117 student-athletes who have been nominated for the Allstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) 2012 Good Works Team.

By UWRF Sports Information , August 03, 2012

Former UWRF assistant Journell named UWSP football coach

STEVENS POINT — After conducting a nationwide search, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has announced the appointment of former UW-River Falls assistant Tom Journell as head football coach.

June 28, 2012

WIAC champs

The UW-River Falls softball team celebrates its WIAC Tournament title after defeating UW-Whitewater, 8-4, in the championship game Sunday, May 5, at Gelein Field in Eau Claire.

May 11, 2012

Tusa sets UWRF strikeout mark

Senior pitcher Rose Tusa broke UW-River Falls’ career strikeout record and accounted for all three UWRF victories as the Falcon softball team won three of four games at the Augustana Tournament over the weekend in Moline, Ill.

By UWRF Sports Information , April 06, 2012

Melzer, Kuss named to All-Time Team

Former Falcon men’s basketball greats Roger Kuss and Rich Melzer have both been named to the WIAC All-Time Men’s Basketball Team.

By UWRF Sports Information , March 29, 2012