RIVER FALLS, Wis. (uwrfsports.com) – The No. 6 UW-River Falls women's hockey team extended its win streak with a 2-0 shutout win over UW-Superior Saturday afternoon. 
 
Madi Nolan got the Falcons on the board first with a goal at 5:44 in the first period.  Alyson Niebur and Kiana Gilbraith assisted on the play. 
 
The Falcons had a power play opportunity in the second period but were unable to capitalize.  Neither team was able to score in the second
 
At 4:46 in the third period, Mandy Tomlinson was called for hooking and the Falcons went on the power play attack.  One minute later, Ashley Effertz fired a shot over the glove hand of the Yellowjacket goal tender.  She was assisted on the play by Erin Olson.  The Falcons took a 2-0 lead and were able to hold onto that lead through the end of the game. 
 
Each goaltender had 25 saves in the game.  Bella Wagner had a shot on goal in each period and had a total four shots on goal. 
 
The Falcons now 8-1 on the season host Gustavus Adolphus Dec. 5^th at Hunt Arena.  The Gusties are currently ranked No. 8 in the most recent D3hockey.com rankings.