PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The UW-River Falls men's soccer team fell 4-0 to UW-Platteville Saturday afternoon in WIAC play at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium.
The Pioneers (8-4-3, 4-0-0 WIAC) scored three first-half goals before adding another in the second half to secure the conference victory. The Falcons move to 7-6-4 overall and 1-2-1 in WIAC play.
UW-Platteville opened the scoring in the 22nd minute as Alex Miczek found the back of the net off an assist from Justin Williams. Just over three minutes later, Caden Wits doubled the Pioneers' lead with another goal assisted by Williams.
The Falcons generated offensive opportunities throughout the opening half, recording six shots, including attempts on goal from Sean Church and Carter Eklund. However, UW-Platteville extended its lead to 3-0 just before halftime as Niall Hagen scored in the 45th minute.
River Falls continued to push offensively in the second half, registering six additional shots. Mauricio Cuevas and Hunter Berry each placed shots on goal, while Ravel Martin recorded two shots on target in the closing minutes.
The Pioneers added their fourth and final goal in the 74th minute as Williams scored off an assist from Bryker Langfald.
UW-River Falls finished with 12 shots, six on goal, while UW-Platteville recorded 15 shots with six on target. Martin, Cuevas and Eklund each led the Falcons with two shots apiece.
Goalkeeper Greyson Shiek played all 90 minutes in net for River Falls, recording two saves.
