The Falcons Play Homecoming Spoiler
EAU CLAIRE, Wis (uwrfsports.com) – The UW-River Falls football team jumped out to a 16-0 lead, and pulled away in the 4
th quarter for 30-7 victory over UW-Eau Claire. The Falcons are now 3-1 on the season, and 1-0 in WIAC play.
THE RUNDOWN
- Final Score:Â UW-River Falls 30, UW-Eau Claire 7
- Location:Â Carson Park, Eau Claire, Wis
- Records:Â UW-River Falls 3-1 (1-0 WIAC), UW-Eau Claire 1-3 (0-1 WIAC)
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WHAT HAPPENED
- Travon Hearns picked apart the UW-Eau Claire defense going 15-19 for 214, and 1 touchdown.
- Michael Diggins rush 28 times for 160 yards, and two touchdowns, he also had 3 reception for 36 yards and another TD.
- Trenton Monson had 7 catches for 76 yards.
- UWRF had 22 first downs in the game, while holding UW-Eau Claire to just 8.
- The Falcons rushed for 182 yards, while the defense held UW-Eau Claire to 90 yards.
- The UW-River Falls football team has yet to allow an opponent to rush for 100 yards against them this season.
- Max Praschak and Geno DeMike each had 7 tackles and a sack.
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IN-DEPTH LOOK
- The offense held the ball for 39:06, while limiting the Blu Golds to 20:54
- Total yardage favored the Falcons, 396 yards to 193 yards.
- UW-River Falls was a perfect 5-5 on trips into the Red Zone. Scoring 4 touchdowns, and kicking one field goal.
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THE OPPOSITION
- J.T. DenHartog went 11-27 for 103 yards, and an interception
- DenHartog also rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown. 73 of the yards came on his TD run.
- LeeShaun Evans had 5 receptions for 60 yards.
- Kaeleb Stangler led the defense with 8 tackles.
- Drew Hurley and Ross Curran each had 7 tackles.
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LOOKING AHEAD
The football team returns home for Homecoming and their first conference home game against UW-Platteville. Kick-off is scheduled for 1PM from Ramer Field.
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