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Men's Basketball Davis Carbaugh, Assistant Sports Information Director

Falcons head to Platteville to close out regular season

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — The UW-River Falls Men's Basketball team is set to play its final regular season game of the year, traveling to face the No. 3 UW-Platteville Pioneers at 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 22.

UWRF is coming off a narrow 86-79 loss at home against No. 5 UW-La Crosse on Wednesday.

UW-RIVER FALLS (9-15, 3-10 WIAC) AT #3 UW-PLATTEVILLE (22-2, 12-1 WIAC)
Date: Saturday, February 22
Time: 5 p.m.
Site: Platteville, Wis.
Coverage: Watch // Live Stats

FALCON NOTES

  • In UWRF's 86-79 loss to No. 5 UW-La Crosse, the Falcons held a six-point halftime lead before a big second-half effort by the Eagles tilted the game in favor of the visitors. Zac Johnson led the way with 16 points, while Regan Merritt scored 14 and Drew Adams added 12.
  • Zac Johnson's 16.8 points per game ranks fourth among all WIAC players, while Jack Leifker's average of 12.5 points per game ranks 12th.
  • The Falcons are limiting opponents to 41.5% from the field, the best defensive average of any WIAC school.
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Players Mentioned

Zac Johnson

#23 Zac Johnson

G
6' 3"
Senior
Jack Leifker

#25 Jack Leifker

C
6' 8"
Junior
Regan Merritt

#5 Regan Merritt

G
6' 0"
Fifth Year
Drew Adams

#24 Drew Adams

F
6' 8"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Zac Johnson

#23 Zac Johnson

6' 3"
Senior
G
Jack Leifker

#25 Jack Leifker

6' 8"
Junior
C
Regan Merritt

#5 Regan Merritt

6' 0"
Fifth Year
G
Drew Adams

#24 Drew Adams

6' 8"
Senior
F