The UW-River Falls men's basketball squad enters a two-game week, starting with a home matchup against North Central University (MN) on Wednesday at Don Page Arena, tip-off is set for 7 p.m. The Falcons then head to Mankato, Minn. for a Saturday afternoon road contest versus Bethany Lutheran, tip-off at 2 p.m.
UW-RIVER FALLS (2-4, 0-0 WIAC) VS NORTH CENTRAL (2-5, 0-0 UMAC)
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 3
Time: 7 p.m.
Site: River Falls, Wis. // Don Page Arena
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UW-RIVER FALLS (2-4, 0-0 WIAC) AT BETHANY LUTHERAN (4-3, 0-0 UMAC)
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 2 p.m.
Site: Mankato, Minn. // North Gym
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THE SERIES
UWRF holds a 4-0 all-time record against North Central. The Falcons have taken all four meetings, including last season's 72-61 road win in Minneapolis where
Jeremy Wanguhu posted 11 points and
Gavin Ralph pulled down eight boards in the matchup.
The Falcons lead the all-time series 3-0 against Bethany Lutheran. All matchups occurring between 2005-2007, making this the program's first matchup in 18 years.
FALCON NOTES
- UWRF enters the week 2-4, owning a 1-2 record at Don Page Arena and 1-1 on the road.
- The Falcons average 72.7 points per game, shooting 44.3 percent from the field and 28.8 percent from beyond the arc. UWRF generates 14 points per game at the line, hitting 70.6 percent on free throws.
- UWRF is allowing 75.5 points per game, with opponents shooting 44.1 percent overall and 35.9 percent from three. The Falcons continue to maintain a narrow +1.2 rebounding margin.
- Jack Leifker leads the scoring attack at 16.0 PPG while shooting 56.7 percent and adding 5.0 rebounds per game.
- Micah Thompson, coming off back-to-back double-doubles, continues to anchor the paint with 10.8 PPG, a team-best 8.2 rebounds, and 58.1 percent shooting.
- Gavin Ralph adds 9.3 PPG, 9.3 RPG and leads the team with 15 assists.
