DUBUQUE, Iowa — The UW-River Falls women's basketball team is set to conclude the calendar year with two matchups at the 2024 Paxton Classic in Dubuque, Iowa on Dec. 29-30.

UWRF will face Loras and Dubuque on consecutive days, the last two non-conference matchups of the season before the Falcons embark into WIAC play.

UW-River Falls enters the tournament with a 6-3 record, after defeating Bethany Lutheran 77-65 on the road on Dec. 12. Four Falcons scored in double figures, led by Zoey Buchan with 15 points off 4-7 shooting from the field.

UW-RIVER FALLS (6-3, 0-0 WIAC) VS. LORAS (2-7, 0-0 ARC)
Date: Sunday, Dec. 29
Time: 4 p.m.
Site: Stoltz Sports Center // Dubuque, Iowa
Coverage: Watch // Stats

UW-RIVER FALLS (6-3, 0-0 WIAC) VS. DUBUQUE (2-7, 1-2 ARC)
Date: Monday, Dec. 30
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Site: Stoltz Sports Center // Dubuque, Iowa
Coverage: Watch // Stats

FALCON NOTES

• UWRF's matchup against Loras will mark the first meeting of the schools in women's basketball. The Falcons have played Dubuque once in women's basketball, with the Spartans holding a 1-0 advantage in the all-time series.
• The Falcons have won four out of their last five games.
• Olivia Hoerl (12.0 ppg) and Zoey Buchan (11.9 ppg) have led the Falcons in scoring so far this season. The players rank seventh and eight in the WIAC in scoring.
• Olivia Miron (6.6 rpg) and Olivia Hoerl (6.3 rpg) lead UWRF in rebounding.
• The Paxton Classic, hosted by University of Dubuque, is a two-day event including UW-River Falls, Olivet, Loras, and Dubuque. All games can be streamed here.