The University of Wisconsin-River Falls football team hosted its Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. at Ramer Field.
The Falcons faced UW-Oshkosh, which entered the game with a 2-2 record. UWRF came in-to the contest at 3-1, leaving fans eager to see how the Homecoming matchup would un-fold.
UWRF’s special teams and defense played key roles throughout the game. Jared Schultz returned a punt blocked by Taylor Sussner 15 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter, giving the Falcons a 21-14 lead.
The defense intercepted three passes from UW-Oshkosh quarterback Demir Ashiru.
UW-Oshkosh led 24-21 at halftime and extended its lead to 31-24 with a 37-yard touchdown pass with four seconds remaining in the third quarter.
The Falcons responded in the fourth quarter, putting together a 68-yard touchdown drive that ended with a touch-down pass to Austin Rush to tie the game at 31-31.
The game then went into overtime. The UWRF defense delivered when Prince Frahm blocked a 40-yard field-goal attempt. Kicker Johnny Figgins connected on a 35-yard field goal to secure the victory.
More than 4,000 fans attended the Homecoming game, including many alumni and local families.
The UWRF football team will play again on Saturday, Oct. 17, in an away game against UW-Platteville.
