RIVER FALLS, Wis. - The UW-River Falls football team continues its WIAC schedule this Saturday, Oct. 9, traveling to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for a 2 p.m. kickoff.
UW-RIVER FALLS (3-1, 0-1 WIAC) AT UW-STEVENS POINT (2-2, 0-1 WIAC)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021
Time: 2 p.m.
Site: Stevens Point, Wis. // Community Stadium at Goerke Park
THE SERIES
- Saturday's matchup will mark the 79th all-time matchup between UW-River Falls and UW-Stevens Point, with the Falcons holding a 40-35-3 series advantage.
- Most recently, the Falcons and Pointers met in 2019, with UWSP prevailing 30-16 in Stevens Point.
- UWSP has owned the series advantage as of late, with a 7-3 record in the last 10 contests.
- UWRF most recently defeated the Pointers 21-14 in 2017, led by a 224-yard rushing effort with three touchdowns from Michael Diggins.
LAST TIME OUT
The Falcons suffered their first loss of the 2021 season, a 45-23 setback versus No. 20-ranked UW-La Crosse last Saturday. UWL jumped out to a 14-0 lead after the first quarter and showed consistent efforts on both sides of the ball, compiling 553 yards of total offense compared to UWRF's 468. The Eagles also limited the Falcons to a 7-of-20 conversion rate on third down and 2-for-7 effort on fourth downs.
FALCON NOTES
- UWRF's average of 47 points per game and 26 touchdowns leads the WIAC.
- Andy Groebner's seven receiving touchdowns is tied for the WIAC lead.
- He leads the UWRF receiving core with 11 catches for 262 yards and has recorded at least one touchdown in all four games.
- Kicker Cade Henry leads the conference with 29 points and is 23-for-25 on PAT attempts and 2-for-2 on field goals.
- Defensive backs Dylan Brown leads the WIAC with six pass breakups.
