Carly Lynch

Men's Basketball Davis Carbaugh, Assistant Sports Information Director

Men’s Basketball to host UW-Eau Claire

RIVER FALLS, Wis. — The UW-River Falls Men's Basketball team is set to return to action at Page Arena this week, hosting UW-Eau Claire on Wednesday, January 29.

The Falcons enter the game with a record of 7-11 overall and 1-6 in WIAC play. The game will be a rematch of a matchup from earlier in January, when UWRF defeated UWEC on the road 67-65.

UW-RIVER FALLS (7-11, 1-6 WIAC) VS. UW-EAU CLAIRE (12-6, 4-3 WIAC)
Date: Wednesday, January 29
Time: 7 p.m.
Site: Page Arena // River Falls, Wis.
Coverage: Watch // Live Stats
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FALCON NOTES

  • The Falcons are coming off an 81-68 loss at UW-Oshkosh last Saturday. Zac Johnson recorded a season-high 26 points off 45% shooting from the field and 50% shooting from three-point range.
  • The Falcons and Blugolds previously met on 1/11/25 in Eau Claire, Wis. UWRF won 67-65, in a tightly-contested matchup that saw nine lead changes, with neither team leading by double-figures for more than one possession. Jack Leifker led UWRF with 23 points, while Zac Johnson added 20.
  • Zac Johnson leads the Falcons with 16.6 points per game, a mark that ranks third among all WIAC players.
  • The Falcons are allowing 65.7 points per game to opponents, which is the second best average in the WIAC. UWRF also limits its opponents to 40.8% shooting from the field, the best of any WIAC team.
  • UWRF's +3.4 rebounding margin is second best in the conference.
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Players Mentioned

Zac Johnson

#23 Zac Johnson

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6' 3"
Senior
Jack Leifker

#25 Jack Leifker

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6' 8"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Zac Johnson

#23 Zac Johnson

6' 3"
Senior
G
Jack Leifker

#25 Jack Leifker

6' 8"
Junior
C