Sports

UWRF Launches Program to Boost Female Athletes’ Confidence and Mental Health

By Emily Kulstad

November 19, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has introduced a new program to help female athletes build confidence, self-acceptance, and mental resilience amid the pressures of collegiate sports and societal expectations. Led by athletic trainer Tina Mitchell and other female coaches, the […]

UWRF Baseball Returns After Two-Decade Hiatus

By Jaden Machette

November 19, 2024

After more than 20 years, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is reinstating men’s baseball, marking its return for the first time since 2002. The move aims to strengthen community ties and provide a new athletic outlet for students. Head Coach […]

UWRF Falcons Fall Short Against UW-La Crosse, Playoff Hopes Dimmed

By Jake Butler

November 19, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Falcons suffered a narrow 28-24 defeat to UW-La Crosse on Saturday at Ramer Field, dimming their postseason prospects. The loss drops the Falcons to 5-2, placing them in a must-win situation for the remainder of […]

Building a bright future at UW-River Falls men’s soccer team

By Logan Biedermann

October 1, 2024

  The UWRF athletic program is making exciting strides with the launch of its inaugural men’s soccer team for the 2024-2025 season. At the helm is Evan Sassano, a coach with a high-level background in playing and coaching. Sassano joined […]

Samantha Hayek Sets Women’s Lacrosse Assists Record

By Ethan Lay

May 7, 2024

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 featuring conference matchups and conference playoffs. This change made the season more competitive for the Falcons and increased their need for offensive strength. 

UWRF women’s hockey succeeds in national championship

By Ethan Lay

April 22, 2024

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 III women’s hockey in a 4-1 victory over Elmira College.  […]

Holly Eckers: Four years as a dual-sport athlete

By Ethan Lay

April 22, 2024

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 the women’s lacrosse teams since her freshman year.  While Eckers […]

UWRF women's hockey: achieving two decades of success

By Ethan Lay

March 28, 2024

“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 Wisconsin-River Falls. He is the first and only head coach […]

Noah Hanson: Six years of perseverance

By Ethan Lay

February 20, 2024

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 downs: Hanson’s success, the COVID-19 pandemic, a season-ending injury, and, this season, a comeback story. 

Sam Anzai nominated for Hockey Humanitarian Award

By Ethan Lay

February 20, 2024

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 college hockey players who have shown significant commitment to surrounding communities and organizations when they’re off the ice. It is now in its 29th season and is given to male and female college hockey players from Division I, II, or III.