The UW-River Falls Falcons faced off against Saint Benedict in day two of their season opening tournament on Sunday. The Falcons lost their first game on Saturday, but came out on top in their matchup against the tournament hosts.

It was a three-point ballgame at the half and ended up being a 10 point victory for the Falcons. UWRF defeated Saint Benedict by a score of 49-39. Richell Mehus led the Falcons throughout the tournament and was named to the all-tournament team. Mehus scored eight points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Sunday.

Freshman Taylor Karge led the Falcons in scoring for the day with 15 points. Karge also grabbed six boards in the contest.

Taylor Augustine came off the bench and was a rebounding machine. Augustine grabbed nine rebounds in eighteen minutes of play.

Abby Miller and Emily Lueck led Saint Benedict in scoring with both players putting in nine points apiece.

The Falcons play next on Wednesday. UWRF travels to Carelton College for a 5:30 p.m. The Falcons play their first home game on Saturday. They game tips off at 3 p.m. against St. Olaf.

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