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05 Mar 2010

Falcon hockey teams experience success in NCHA playoffs

The WIAC playoffs have started for the UW-River Falls men’s and women’s hockey teams, as both try to earn bids into the NCAA tournament draw. The Falcon men hosted their first round of the WIAC playoffs Feb. 19 and 20 […]

18 Feb 2010

Fair offers student employment positions

Students filled the University Center Ballroom Feb. 10 for the UW-River Falls’ Fair for On-Campus Jobs where employers spoke about positions. Students who attended the meeting had the opportunity to meet with 20 different employers, ranging from campus media to […]

12 Feb 2010

Falcons sweep Warhawks in WIAC conference games

UW-River Falls swept UW-Whitewater in both men’s and women’s basketball, including an upset of a ranked opponent in conference play Feb. 6 at the Karges Center. The Falcon women defeated the UW-W Warhawks to take sole possession of second place, […]

05 Feb 2010

Spring athletes prepare for upcoming seasons

Even in the middle of winter, the spring season of varsity sports at UW-River Falls is only months away for outdoor track and softball teams. Both teams are coming off seasons that held mixed results, with average finishes in the […]

11 Dec 2009

Men’s hockey handles St. Mary’s University, prepares for UW-Stout

The 10th-ranked UW-River Falls men’s hockey team shut out non-conference opponent St Mary’s and scored seven goals at Hunt Arena Dec. 4. The seven goals came off 32 shots on the Cardinals’ goaltender, while the Falcons’ Bo Storozuk saved all […]

04 Dec 2009

Falcons beat Superior, even up series

The UW-River Falls women’s hockey team evened up its two game series against NCHA opponent UW-Superior at Hunt Arena with a 4-2 win on Nov. 21. The game was played on a Saturday afternoon, with a 2 p.m. puck drop […]

20 Nov 2009

Football team loses final game of season, finishes 3-7

The Falcon Football team lost its final game of the season to Eau Claire, 49-35, at Ramer Field on Nov. 14. The team finished with a record of 3-7, making it the eighth season in a row with a final […]

12 Nov 2009

Soccer team loses in semifinals of WIAC playoffs to UWEC

The UW-River Falls soccer team won the first round of the WIAC playoffs before losing in the semifinals agaisnt second seeded UW-Eau Claire by four goals Nov. 5. The Falcons, who were the third seed in the playoffs, faced the […]

29 Oct 2009

Hockey teams anticipate upcoming year

The men’s hockey team started its season off on a high note with a 10-1 win over Concordia University Oct. 24, setting the tempo for the season. With the men’s season started, and the women’s team scheduled to begin their […]

23 Oct 2009

Senior captain leads team through last cross country season

The UW-River Falls cross country team is led this season by a senior captain who has been teaching runners how to lead on and off the field. Senior runner Chad Ernst is preparing to become a marine, and also is […]