Fresh off a road stretch that saw the Falcons find their rhythm offensively, the UW-River Falls women's basketball team returns to Don Page Arena on Friday after scoring 70 or more points in two of its last three outings. The Falcons will take on Augsburg for a 5 p.m. non-conference matchup, their first home game since Nov. 25.
UW-RIVER FALLS (6-4, 0-0 WIAC) VS. AUGSBURG (4-4, 1-2 MIAC)
Date: Friday, Dec. 19
Time: 5 p.m.
Site: River Falls, Wis. // Don Page Arena
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THE SERIES
Friday's matchup marks the 12th all-time meeting between UW-River Falls and Augsburg. The Falcons lead the series 8-3, having won three of the last four meetings, including a 67-48 victory in the most recent matchup on Nov. 23, 2024.
FALCON NOTES
- In the Falcons' most recent game at Bethel, Zoey Buchan paced the offense with a season-high 24 points, knocking down 4-of-5 from three while adding a team-best seven assists. Emily Anderson and Savannah Leopold chipped in 15 and 10 points, respectively. UWRF forced 16 turnovers and saw Olivia Boily and Jocelyn Plonski each grab six boards.
- The Falcons are averaging 59.0 points per game while holding opponents to 53.1 points per contest, resulting in a +5.9-scoring margin this season.
- UWRF continues strong defensive pressure, forcing 18.4 turnovers per game and averaging 9.2 steals, creating an additional 18.1 points off turnovers.
- The Falcons are knocking down 7.8 three-pointers per game, while holding opponents to just 4.4 made threes per contest.
- Zoey Buchan leads the team in scoring at 13.3 points per game, while also leading the Falcons with 26 assists this season.
- Olivia Boily leads the Falcons off the glass, pulling down 5.7 rebounds per contest while Sidney Schmit paces the Falcons with 20 steals so far this season.
