Softball

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.

Falcons softball ends season of rebuilding with doubleheader win

By Zach Dwyer

May 5, 2016

Falcons Softball ended their WIAC season on a high note, dropping the Pioneers from UW-Platteville 11-0 and 10-5 in a doubleheader Saturday, April 30.

UWRF softball honors new field with a win against UW-Eau Claire

By Zach Dwyer

April 20, 2016

The Falcons opened up their new softball field with an impressive performance Wednesday, April 13, dropping the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds 7-1 in the first game of their doubleheader and tied 3-3 with a finish to be announced later in their second match-up.

UWRF softball to start conference games after challenging pre-season experiences

By Zach Dwyer

April 6, 2016

After an up and down start to the season and a successful Florida trip, the Falcons traveled to St. Kates University to avenge an earlier 8-0 loss in the season opener. UWRF looked like an entirely different team in this meeting, stretching the undefeated Wildcats to 13 innings before they fell 7-6.