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UWRF football looks to improve recruiting

By Andy Moran

Published May 07, 2010

In what is traditionally a program prided on winning and excellence, the UWRF men’s football team has not had a winning season since 2000.

The Falcons have been under the command of Head Coach John O’Grady since 1989. O’Grady has led the Falcons to a career record of 101-75 since the start of his coaching reign. Recent slips in the winning department are attributed to a select number of major factors, according to O’Grady.

Falcons softball to begin WIAC tournament

By Cristy Brusoe

Published May 07, 2010

The UW-River Falls’ softball team begins WIAC Tournament play against UW-La Crosse on Friday, May 7. The tournament runs through May 9 and is being hosted at UWOshkosh. The Falcons are ranked as the number six seed in the tournament after losing a coin toss for the number five seed with UW-Oshkosh.

Twins start off season well in new Target Field

By Derek Johnson

Published May 07, 2010

After completing a three game sweep over the Detroit Tigers Wednesday afternoon, the Twins improved their home record to 9-3. They are one of four teams that have lost three games or fewer at home this season, and to no surprise, all four teams are in the top five in terms of best record in baseball.

Falcons look back on 2009-2010 athletics

By Blaze Fugina

Published May 07, 2010

The 2009-10 athletic season of UW-River Falls is scheduled to conclude in May, with track and field and softball expected to compete in their conference finals and for a chance at an NCAA berth.

Milwaukee Bucks proving tough in playoffs

By Derek Johnson

Published April 30, 2010

After missing the playoffs for three straight seasons, the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves back as a sixth seed. Their opponent? The third seeded Atlanta Hawks, a team that has made the playoffs for the third straight season, and right from the start in game one, showed the Bucks how quickly you lose that playoff experience when you’re absent from the playoffs for a couple years.

Falcon softball goes to 8-4 on season

By Natalie Conrad

Published April 30, 2010

The UW- River Falls softball team has been very busy with a recent slew of home and away games back-to-back during the last two weeks, according to coach Jody Gabriel. The team is currently 21-11 overall and 8-4 in the WIAC.

NFL Draft time arrives as teams attempt to upgrade

By Derek Johnson

Published April 23, 2010

We are a little over two and a half months removed from Super Bowl XLIV, but the NFL hits the national spotlight this week as we have arrived to the NFL Draft this weekend. This year, the draft will take place on a different format instead of their traditional first and second round coverage on Saturday and third through seventh round coverage on Sunday. This week Thursday will have the first round coverage; Friday will have the second and third round; and Saturday will have the fourth thru seventh round coverage.

Women’s softball hosts Hit for Lupus games

By Cristy Brusoe

Published April 23, 2010

Hit for Lupus was the theme for the UW-River Falls women’s softball game on Saturday April 17 against UW-Platteville.

Falcon invitational opens up UWRF track and field season

By Blaze Fugina

Published April 16, 2010

The Falcon Invitational, held April 9-10 at Ramer Field, was a success for much of the UW-River Falls track and field team as they began the outdoor track season.

Falcon softball team splits first conference series with UWEC

By Cristy Brusoe

Published April 15, 2010

The UW-River Falls softball team opened its WIAC season April 8 against UW-Eau Claire.

Milwaukee Brewers begin new season

By Derek Johnson

Published April 09, 2010

Last week, I gave my five storylines of the Minnesota Twins for upcoming 2010 season. This week, I’ll give my five storylines for the Milwaukee Brewers.