The UW-River Falls men's soccer team returns to the road this week for a pair of matchups, beginning with a non-conference contest against Saint John's on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m. in Collegeville, Minn. The Falcons then resume WIAC play on Saturday, Oct. 17, traveling to Stevens Point, Wis., to face the Pointers at 3 p.m.

The Falcons enter the week with an overall record of 5-5-3 and a 0-1-1 mark in WIAC competition after splitting last week's home contests. UW-River Falls opened the week with a 3-1 victory over Bethel University on Monday before suffering its first conference loss of the season in a 2-0 setback against UW-Whitewater on Saturday. Despite Saturday's result, the Falcons have found success away from home this season, compiling a 4-1-1 road record. 

UW-RIVER FALLS (5-5-3, 0-1-1 WIAC) AT SAINT JOHN'S (12-1-1, 4-1-1 MIAC)
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14^th
Time: 4 p.m.
Site: Collegeville, Minn. // Haws Field
Coverage: Watch // Live Stats
 
UW-RIVER FALLS (5-5-3, 0-1-1 WIAC) AT UW-STEVENS POINT (9-5, 1-1 WIAC)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 17^th
Time: 3 p.m.
Site: Stevens Point, Wis. // UWSP Turf Facility
Coverage: Watch // Live Stats

FALCON NOTES

• UW-River Falls enters the week with a 5-5-3 overall record and a 0-1-1 mark in WIAC play, following a 1-1 week against Bethel and UW-Whitewater.
• The Falcons have been strong away from home this season, posting a 4-1-1 record in six road contests, including three shutout victories.
• Through 13 matches, UW-River Falls has scored 24 goals while averaging 1.85 goals and 14.2 shots per game. The Falcons have outscored opponents 24-17 this season.
• Victor Vancauteren leads the Falcons offensively with four goals and one assist for nine points. Mauricio Cuevas follows with three goals and one assist for seven points, while Sorel Richardson has added three goals for six points.
• The Falcons have received goals from 12 different players this season, with seven players recording multiple goals. UW-River Falls has totaled 13 assists through its first 13 matches.
• Richardson and Carter Eklund lead the Falcons with 20 shots each, followed by Cuevas with 19. Richardson also leads the team with 13 shots on goal.
• UW-River Falls has recorded five shutouts this season while holding opponents to 1.31 goals per game. Greyson Shiek has appeared in 10 matches, recording 34 saves and a .739 save percentage. 
• The Falcons will look to secure their first WIAC victory on Saturday against UW-Stevens Point after opening conference play with a scoreless draw against UW-Eau Claire and a 2-0 loss to UW-Whitewater.