RIVER FALLS, Wis. - The UW-River Falls women's basketball team defeated UW-La Crosse 75-60 Wednesday night at Page Arena.

UWRF played a solid four quarters and was strong on the glass, out-rebounding the Eagles 50-36, matching a season-high. UWRF also tied a season-high with 10 made three-pointers and shot just under 40 percent from the field.

The Falcons and Eagles had four lead changes throughout the game. After a tight first half, UWRF took control in the third quarter, outscoring the visitors 26-15. 

Five minutes into the second half, three consecutive field goals including a Julia Seidel triple gave UWRF a double-digit advantage, and the home team led by at least eight for the rest of the night.

Macy Nilsen led the Falcons with 23 points, shooting 8-of-18 from the field, trailed by 13 points from Seidel. Nilsen and Seidel both made a trio of three-pointers, while Olivia Miron had a team-high 10 rebounds. 

UWRF (13-7, 4-5 WIAC) heads to UW-Platteville on Saturday.
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