Samantha Hayek Sets Women’s Lacrosse Assists Record
Women’s lacrosse is a young program at UW-River Falls, debuting in 2019. However, the team has finished above .500 every season. Earlier this year, the program began its first season…
UWRF women’s hockey succeeds in national championship
The UW-River Falls women’s hockey team won its first national championship on March 17, 2024. After completing a perfect 31-0 season, the Falcons achieved the highest honor in NCAA Division…
Holly Eckers: Four years as a dual-sport athlete
Most student-athletes at UW-River Falls are members of one varsity program, but senior student Holly Eckers is an exception. She has been a member of both the women’s hockey and…
August Baumann awarded at Innovation Challenge
UW-River Falls student August Baumann was awarded second place in the university’s ninth annual Innovation Challenge for his used auto parts business, A.F. Baumann Auto Parts. Baumann is a sophomore…
UWRF Esports program sees first-season dedication
UW-River Falls Esports is only in its first varsity season, but the university has shown a clear interest in funding the program’s long-term success. With its expansive Esports Arena in…
UWRF women’s hockey: achieving two decades of success
“We have a winning culture, but we don’t talk about winning.” These were the words of Joe Cranston, the head coach of the women’s hockey team at the University of…
UWRF’s dairy pilot plant begins production
Four months after the grand reopening of UW-River Falls’ dairy pilot plant, production is now underway. The newly-renovated facility, recently renamed the Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence, cleared inspection…
Noah Hanson: Six years of perseverance
Noah Hanson entered his sixth year as a member of the UWRF Men’s Basketball team in the fall of 2023. His journey to eligibility this year follows some ups and…
Sam Anzai nominated for Hockey Humanitarian Award
Sam Anzai, a player on the UW-River Falls Men’s Hockey team since 2019, has received one of only 18 national nominations for the 2024 Hockey Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes…
#2 Falcons defeat #1 Gusties, start season 10-0
On Dec. 5, UW-River Falls women's hockey faced their most anticipated opponent yet, the reigning national champion and #1 ranked Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties. Last season, the Falcons finished as…