1976: Wrestlers Baron Von Raschke and Joe Leduc at All-Star wrestling match. (Photo by Randy Johnson)

A deep dive into the Student Voice archives reveals moments from UWRF’s history—highlighting sporting events from previous years.

1926 

Now that our boys are really wearing their new red sweaters, we cannot help but feel pleased at the change of color in the sweaters awarded for football this year.

1936 

With the close of the basketball season, the sports calendar of the college is largely filled with intramural volleyball. Eight volleyball teams have been organized, and play got underway this week. 

1966 

Eight intramural basketball teams will clash tonight and tomorrow night to decide which two teams will battle in the IM championship game Thursday at 7 p.m. in Karges Gym. 

1976 

Techniques of Rape Prevention were demonstrated by wrestlers Baron Von Raschke and Joe Leduc at the All-Star wrestling matches at Karges Tuesday night. Von Rasche (the clawmaster) and Leduc (the lumberjack) wrestled in the featured bout on a card sponsored by the River Falls men’s track team.

2016 

The Falcons Women’s Hockey team capped off a memorable winter by achieving its greatest season to date. The Falcons fell 5-1 in the NCAA Division III National Championship Game to Plattsburgh State a few weeks ago, securing second place in the country. This comes on the heels of two third place finishes in the NCAA tournament in 2014 and 2015.

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