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Swimming and diving anticipate close finish

By Jessie Behrman

Published December 16, 2011

The Falcon men’s and women’s swimming and diving team have had a competitive season and are anticipating a close finish, Head Coach Ryan Hawke said.

In the WIAC there are only six schools out of nine with swimming and diving teams. The WIAC is competitive in all aspects and it’s hard to beat out more teams when there aren’t as many competing. Hawke said there is strong competition between the six teams that do compete: UW-Eau Claire, UWLacrosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point and UW-Whitewater.

Falcon ‘Good Works’ initiative helping River Falls community

By Jessie Behrman

Published December 16, 2011

New to the UW-River Falls Athletic Department this semester is Falcon Good Works on the athletics website, informing the public on the good things going on in the department, said Jim Thies, sports information director.

UWRF rugby team reaching new heights

By Ashley Goettl

Published October 28, 2011

For the first time since 2006, the UW-River Falls men’s rugby team reached the elusive final four in the Minnesota State Championships. However, UWRF took it one-step further by beating Bethel University to reach the semifinals before falling to St. Thomas in the finals.

Professional ‘dream teams’ fail to live up to expectations

By Benjamin Lamers

Published October 14, 2011

It all started in July of 2010 when LeBron James and Chris Bosh took their talents to South Beach to join Dwyane Wade to create a “dream team” in the National Basketball Association.

UWRF Falcon athletic update

By Ashley Goettl

Published September 30, 2011

The fall athletic season is well under way. For those who are new to campus, or those who have never been, I encourage all of you to attend some upcoming Falcon athletic events. UW-River Falls competes in one of the toughest conferences in the country for Division III.

Falcon football looks to move forward under Coach Walker

By Sarah Hellier

Published September 23, 2011

Starting his first year as the head football coach at UWRiver Starting his first year as the head football coach at UWRiver Falls, Matt Walker, has his hands full. Coming all the way from Greencastle, Indiana, Walker has a couple years of diverse coaching under his belt with some specific goals for the team.

Falcons seeded first in WIAC tournament

By Blaze Fugina

Published May 05, 2011

The Falcons softball team clinched the WIAC conference championship after sweeping UW-Oshkosh Tuesday at Ramer Field.

Three men’s rugby players make All-Minnesota team

By Andy Moran

Published May 05, 2011

The UW-River Falls men’s rugby team recently had three players make the final cut for the All Minnesota rugby team at the tryout held in early April.

Columnist looks back at a year for Falcons to remember

By Ashley Goettl

Published April 28, 2011

The 2010-2011 school year has been arguably one of the most exciting for Falcon athletics. As the year is slowly coming to a close, it is worth remembering the moments and accomplishments. The fall season ended an era. The Falcon football team wished Coach John O’Grady a farewell after he retired after 22 seasons with the Falcons. The Falcons will look forward to new coach Matt Walker in the upcoming season. Walker joins UW-River Falls after spending the 2010 season as an offensive assistant and tight ends coach for Butler University.

Falcon softball soars into first place in WIAC

By Andy Moran

Published April 28, 2011

The UW-River Falls women’s softball team has run their record to an impressive sixteen wins and eleven losses, with a 7-1 record in the WIAC.

Softball to host Hit For Lupus fundraiser next Saturday

By Ashley Goettl

Published April 21, 2011

The UWRF softball team is hosting their second annual Hit For Lupus event on Saturday, April 30, when the Falcons take on the UW-Oshkosh Titans at 2 p.m. at Ramer Field. Senior shortstop Dana Book is the organizer and coordinator of the event which takes on a special meaning. Her mom, Lorri, was diagnosed with Lupus when she was 13. Dana created the event to raise awareness and to do something special for her mom.