RIVER FALLS, Wis. - The UW-River Falls women's basketball team officially opens its 2021-22 season this week, facing Bethel University on Tuesday before traveling to Eau Claire this weekend for the UW-Eau Claire Tip-Off Classic.
UW-RIVER FALLS (0-0, 0-0 WIAC) AT BETHEL (0-0, 0-0 MIAC)
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021
Time: 7 p.m.
Site: Arden Hills, Minn. // Robertson Center Gym
Live Coverage: Stats //
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UW-RIVER FALLS (0-0, 0-0 WIAC) VS. RIPON (0-0, 0-0 MWC)
Date: Friday, Nov. 12, 2021
Time: 6 p.m.
Site: Eau Claire, Wis. // Zorn Arena
Live Coverage: Stats //
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UW-RIVER FALLS (0-0, 0-0 WIAC) VS. UW-SUPERIOR (0-0, 0-0 UMAC)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021
Time: 3 p.m.
Site: Eau Claire, Wis. // Zorn Arena
Live Coverage: Stats //
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FALCONS HIT THE BIG STAGE AT HILTON COLISEUM
The Falcons were in Ames, Iowa, last Thursday, Nov. 4 for an exhibition game at Iowa State University. UWRF fell by a score of 99-44 against the Cyclones, who are ranked No. 12 in NCAA Division I.
Averie Varsho led the Falcons with 10 points, shooting 4-of-8 from the field.
Colie Justice and
Macy Nilsen followed with six points each.
SEASON OUTLOOK
UW-River Falls went 2-7 overall and 2-6 during the condensed 2021 WIAC schedule, with wins over UW-La Crosse and UW-Stevens Point.
The Falcons return five starters and nine letterwinners from last year's roster, including
Macy Nilsen and
Jenna Zeman, who earned All-WIAC Honorable Mention laurels last season.
