UW-River Falls men's basketball is set to open its 2022-23 WIAC schedule this week, hosting UW-Eau Claire and UW-Whitewater.

UW-RIVER FALLS (3-2, 0-0 WIAC) VS. UW-EAU CLAIRE (4-2, 0-0 WIAC)
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 30
Time: 7 p.m.
Site: River Falls, Wis. // Page Arena

UW-RIVER FALLS (3-2, 0-0 WIAC) VS. UW-WHITEWATER (4-2, 0-0 WIAC)
Date: Saturday, Dec. 3
Time: 5 p.m.
Site: River Falls, Wis. // Page Arena



TOYS FOR TOTS
UWRF is accepting donations for Toys for Tots, a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas.

Through Dec. 17, 2022, individuals are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Falcon Center (185 Emogene Nelson Ave, River Falls, WI 54022) donation box. Toys for Tots is asking for toys valued at $10 or above. The gifts will then be collected and distributed to children from ages 0-13 in time for the Christmas holiday. Books are also needed (children receive two toys each and three books count as ONE gift). Homemade toys are also accepted.

Learn more HERE.

FALCON NOTES

• UWRF is coming off a 78-68 win over Finlandia University last Wednesday during the home opener at Page Arena. The Falcons compiled a season-high 53 rebounds and 17 assists and were led by Rodrick Payne's career-high 30 points.
• The Falcons were picked to finish fifth in the 2022-23 WIAC Men's Basketball Preseason Poll, coming off a 2021-22 season in which the Falcons turned in a 14-10 overall record and 6-7 WIAC finish, falling to UW-Whitewater in the second round of the WIAC Tournament.
• Sophomore center Rodrick Payne headlines the Falcons' returners as last year's WIAC Newcomer of the Year and the D3hoops.com All-Region 9 Rookie of the Year.
• Jeff Berkhof is in his 17th season at the helm of the program. Last season, Berkhof collected his 200th career win during an 83-58 win over Howard Payne in Lincoln, Neb. He follows only his predecessor, Rick Bowen, in coaching victories at UWRF with a record of 209-193.