February 05, 2010

Weekly sports wrap

By Student Voice

Men’s basketball

The Falcons lost to UW-Superior, 87-72, on Jan. 27. Wade Guerin had 23 points and four rebounds to lead UWRF. Jontae Koonkaew and Storm Harmon finished with 11 and 10, respectively. Koonkaew also grabbed the most boards, with eight total. On Jan. 30, the Falcons lost a close game to UW-Oshkosh, 71- 69. Guerin had 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead all scorers and rebounders. Brady Hannigan chipped in 16 points before fouling out, and Spencer Shelman had 11 points on the night as well. Guerin was named the WIAC Player of the Week after leading the Falcons in both their WIAC games last week. In the two games, Guerin was 18-29 (.620) from the field and 4-10 (.400) from behind the arc. He scored a total of 44 points, ripped down 17 rebounds and had five assists in his 74 minutes played. On Feb. 2, the Falcons played host to UW-Eau Claire. The Blugolds managed to take the victory, 76-71. Guerin had 13 points and 10 rebounds. Koonkaew finished with 14 points, and Jake Voeltz chipped in 24 points, as well. The men will play host to UW-Whitewater on Saturday, tipping off at 7 p.m.

Women’s basketball

On Jan. 27, the Falcons lost in an upset to UW-Superior, 55-54 at the Karges Center. Tiffany Gregorich led the Falcons with 21 points and six rebounds. She also had three steals on the night. Taylor House contributed seven points and four rebounds, and Brittany Gregorich finished with nine rebounds, leading all players. Gregorich led the Falcons again with 18 points, two steals and seven rebounds when UWRF took on UW-Oshkosh on Jan. 30. Kelli Hilt added 11 points, and Brittany Gregorich finished the night with 10 points of her own. The women traveled to UW-Eau Claire on Feb. 2 to take on the Blugolds. After a career night from Tiffany Gregorich (30 points, six three pointers), the Falcons went on to beat UWEC, 83-62.The Warhawks of UW-Whitewater travel to the Karges Center on Saturday to take on the Falcons at 5 p.m.

Women’s hockey

The Falcons beat UW-Stevens Point, 3-1, on Jan. 29. Katie Flanagan scored twice and Goalie Cassi Campbell picked up the win, making 27 saves. On Jan. 30, the second day of the series, the Falcons and Pointers tied in overtime, 1-1. Flanagan scored a short-handed goal after the assist from Jessica Thompson. Goalie Melissa Deardorff stopped 18 shots. Flanagan was named NCHA Player of the Week after scoring three of the four NCHA points in the weekend series at UWSP. Flanagan has 10 points and eight goals so far this year, including one power-play goal, one short-handed goal and one game-winner in 17 total games. The Falcons have a series against Concordia, starting on Friday at 7:05 p.m. On Saturday, the game will begin at 2:05 p.m.

Men’s hockey

On Jan. 29, the Falcons lost to St. Scholastica, 6-0. Bo Storozuk started in goal and ended up taking the loss with 23 saves. Eric Babcook played the final period, making four saves. The next day, Jan. 30, the Falcons beat UW-Superior, 3-2. The goals were scored by Jason Yuel, Caleb Wolfgram and Tyler Czuba. Storozuk recorded 32 saves. The Falcons travel to Menomonie, Wisc., to take on UW-Stout Friday at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, UWRF will play host to UW-Eau Claire at 7:05 p.m.

Track & field

Men and women’s teams participated in the St. Olaf Invitational on Jan. 29. Kyle Staff placed third in the 55-meter hurdles, and Greg Klingelhutz and Wade Schlicting finished second and third, respectively, in the 55-meter dash. In the 200-meter dash, Falcon athletes finished in the top four spots, James Butler took first; he also finished first in the first 55-meter hurdles. Lucas Mueller took first in the 400, and Dan Rodewald placed second. Sophie Lasko finished second in the 55-meter dash and second in the 200. Carly Eggert placed third in the mile, and Natasha Arnold finished the 400 in under a minute, placing first. The men and women will head to Stevens Point on Saturday to participate in the Stevens Point Invitational, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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