The UW-River Falls women's soccer team returns to WIAC action this week with a pair of matchups against UW-Stout Polytechnic and UW-Eau Claire. The Falcons will host the Blue Devils on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. before traveling to Eau Claire, Wis., to face the Blugolds on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.

The Falcons (7-2-4, 0-1-3 WIAC) enter the week following a 1-0-1 stretch that featured a 4-2 road victory over St. Norbert and a scoreless draw against UW-Stevens Point.

In Wednesday's victory over St. Norbert, Ellie Ketcher recorded a hat trick, scoring three of the Falcons' four goals, while Emery Bigler contributed four assists to help power the UWRF offense. The Falcons followed that performance with a 0-0 draw against UW-Stevens Point on Saturday in River Falls, earning their third conference tie of the season.

UW-RIVER FALLS (7-2-4, 0-1-3 WIAC) VS UW-STOUT (4-8-4, 0-4 WIAC)
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21^st
Time: 3 p.m.
Site: River Falls, Wis. // Ramer Soccer Stadium
Coverage: Watch // Live Stats // Tickets
 
UW-RIVER FALLS (7-2-4, 0-1-3 WIAC) AT UW-EAU CLAIRE (6-4-4, 1-2-1 WIAC)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 24^th
Time: 2 p.m.
Site: Eau Claire, Wis. // Simpson Field
Coverage: Watch // Live Stats

FALCON NOTES

• The Falcons are coming off a 1-0-1 week, defeating St. Norbert 4-2 before battling UW-Stevens Point to a 0-0 draw.
• Ellie Ketcher leads the Falcons with seven goals and 14 points, including a hat trick in Wednesday's victory over St. Norbert.
• Emery Bigler leads UWRF with 16 points, totaling four goals and eight assists through 13 matches. Bigler recorded four assists against St. Norbert.
• UWRF has scored 20 goals this season, averaging 1.54 goals per game while totaling 183 shots.
• The Falcons have recorded six shutouts this season, including back-to-back scoreless draws against UW-Platteville and UW-Stevens Point in conference play.
• Goalkeeper Courtney Bain has appeared in 11 matches, totaling 70 saves, an .843 save percentage and a 1.22 goals-against average.
• The Falcons have outscored opponents 14-7 in the second half this season.
• UWRF has earned 71 corner kicks compared to 55 by its opponents.
• The Falcons hold a 3-1-3 record at home and a 4-1-1 record on the road this season.