The UW-River Falls women's basketball team returns to WIAC action this week with a pair of matchups. The Falcons will host the UW-Stevens Point Pointers on Wednesday, Jan. 21, inside Don Page Arena, with tip-off set for 7 p.m. The Falcons will then travel to face the No. 18 UW-Platteville Pioneers on Saturday, Jan. 24, with a 3 p.m. tip in Platteville.

UW-RIVER FALLS (9-7, 2-3 WIAC) VS UW-STEVENS POINT (12-4, 1-4 WIAC)
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 21
Time: 7 p.m.
Site: River Falls, Wis. // Don Page Arena
Coverage: Watch // Live Stats // Tickets
 
UW-RIVER FALLS (9-7, 2-3 WIAC) AT No. 18 UW-PLATTEVILLE (14-2, 4-1 WIAC)
Date: Saturday, Jan. 24
Time: 3 p.m.
Site: Platteville, Wis. // Bo Ryan Court
Coverage: Watch // Live Stats

THE SERIES

UW-River Falls holds a 13-21 all-time record against Stevens Point but has found success recently, posting a 7-3 record over the last 10 meetings. The Falcons won the most recent matchup, defeating the Pointers 66-61 in River Falls last season. 

The Falcons hold a 17-12 advantage in the all-time series against Platteville. River Falls has won the last two meetings, including a 63-58 victory in River Falls on Feb. 22, 2025, and will look to extend that streak on the road Saturday. 

FALCON NOTES

UW-River Falls enters the week with a 9-7 overall record and continues to rely on balanced scoring and defensive pressure from the group. Zoey Buchan leads the Falcons offensively, averaging 13.4 points per game while shooting over 41 percent from three-point range.

The Falcons also receive steady contributions from Emily Anderson, Savannah Leopold and Taylor Clarey, giving River Falls multiple scoring options throughout the lineup. 

Olivia Boily and Jocelyn Plonski continue to lead on the glass, 5.2 and 4.9 boards per game, respectively. 

Defensively, Sidney Schmit leads the team in steals with 28 so far this season and Anderson leads the team in blocks with 10.