Softball

Outlook on spring sports

By Sam Fristed

December 6, 2021

The temperature is dropping and winter is setting in. While winter is only getting started, it’s never too early to begin looking ahead to the warmer weather spring brings. The warmer season will see the return of various Wisconsin Intercollegiate […]

As new season nears, softball field at UWRF faces water problem

By Hunter Breault

November 20, 2019

The newly improved UW-River Falls softball field outside of the Falcon Center is experiencing problems with water not draining properly, which may cause delays once the new season starts in spring semester.

Falcons softball splits weekend series against Whitewater and Platteville

By Zach Dwyer

April 25, 2018

The UW-River Falls softball team was finally able to get back on the field this past weekend, splitting two series against UW-Whitewater and UW-Platteville to open up WIAC play.

Falcons softball uses timely pitching to split with St. Mary's

By Zach Dwyer

April 4, 2018

The Falcons softball team split a series against St. Mary’s University last Thursday in their first action since spring break. UWRF took a high-scoring game one by a score of 10-9 but fell to the Cardinals 6-3 in game two.

Falcons get strong performances from hitters, pitchers to go 10-2 on Florida trip

By Zach Dwyer

March 21, 2018

The UWRF softball team finished up a successful spring break trip with a 10-2 record last week to improve to 13-3 on the season, already surpassing last season’s total win total.

UWRF softball remains undefeated at home with doubleheader win

By Zach Dwyer

April 18, 2017

The Falcons softball team continued its home-field advantage in 2017, taking down Martin Luther College 9-1 and 13-3 on Thursday to stay undefeated at home this season.

Close games result in first WIAC wins for Falcon softball

By Zach Dwyer

April 11, 2017

The Falcons softball team had a strong home opener on Saturday, April 8, taking down UW-Stevens Point 9-8 and 6-4 to sweep the Pointers and collect its first WIAC wins of the year.

Athlete of the week: Amber Galloway

By Zach Dwyer

April 11, 2017

Amber Galloway, a junior second baseman from Cottage Grove, Minnesota, finished the week with a spectacular hitting performance. Galloway went 8 for 17 on the weekend with a .526 on base percentage.

Weather makes softball season unpredictable for Falcon women

By Ace Sauerwein

March 29, 2017

Collegiate softball in Wisconsin and the rest of the Midwest always turns into a wild roller coaster ride due to sporadic weather patterns. The weather often creates disadvantages and problems for softball teams.

UWRF softball bounces back from slow start during spring break tournament

By Zach Dwyer

March 22, 2017

The Falcon softball team made big strides on its spring break tournament in Florida this past week. The team faced stiff competition and managed to rebound from its tough start to the season to post a 5-6 record over break by playing 11 games in six days.