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Men's Basketball Davis Carbaugh, Assistant Sports Information Director

Men’s Basketball to face Crown College in home opener

RIVER FALLS, Wis. — The UW-River Falls men's basketball team is set to host Crown College at Page Arena at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16.

The matchup against the Polars marks the 2024-25 home opener. The Falcons opened the season at Macalester on Nov. 13, as a double-digit comeback fell just short and resulted in a 74-70 loss on the road.

UW-RIVER FALLS (0-1, 0-0 WIAC) VS. CROWN COLLEGE (0-1, 0-0 UMAC)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 16
Time: 7 p.m.
Site: Page Arena // River Falls, Wis.
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FALCON NOTES

  • UWRF lost its season opener at Macalester in Nov. 13, falling 70-74. Jack Leifker led the way for the Falcons with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Zac Johnson contributed 12 points and six rebounds.
  • Last season UW-River Falls held a 9-5 record at home. The Falcons are 8-2 in their last 10 home openers, including wins in the last two seasons' home openers.
  • UWRF was picked fourth in the WIAC preseason poll.
  • UW-River Falls and Crown have met four times in men's basketball, with the Falcons holding a 4-0 record in those contests. The teams most recently met in 2023, when UWRF won 77-54.
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Players Mentioned

Zac Johnson

#23 Zac Johnson

G
6' 3"
Senior
Jack Leifker

#25 Jack Leifker

C
6' 8"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Zac Johnson

#23 Zac Johnson

6' 3"
Senior
G
Jack Leifker

#25 Jack Leifker

6' 8"
Junior
C