After a slow start in the first quarter where they were outscored 23-8, the Falcons of UW-River Falls were unable to mount a comeback on the road at UW-La Crosse, dropping the contest 69-49.

It was the offense that betrayed the Falcons early, with the team allowing the Eagles to go on a 16-1 run in the first quarter. UW-River Falls went on a 9-0 run themselves to cut the lead to 28-19 with 4:50 left in the second quarter, but ultimately found themselves trailing 39-25 at the break.

The second half was much of the same with both teams trading baskets throughout, and the game never got closer than 13. In the 69-49 loss, UW-River Falls shot 27.1% from the field, 19.4% from three-point range, and 31.3% at the line. Jenna Zeman and Colie Justice both had 10 points to lead the Falcons, 

The Falcons next game is Friday, February 12th at 7p.m. for round two of the meet up at home with UW- La Crosse.