The UW-River Falls men's soccer team enters its final week of regular season competition with a pair of matchups against Martin Luther College and UW-Stout Polytechnic.
The Falcons host Martin Luther on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. for Senior Night, recognizing four seniors for their contributions to the program:
Sorel Richardson,
Victor Vancauteren,
Ben Harris and
Jaime Mata. UWRF then closes out the regular season on Saturday with an 11 a.m. matchup against WIAC opponent UW-Stout.
UW-River Falls enters the week with a 7-6-4 overall record and a 1-2-1 mark in conference play. The Falcons are coming off a 1-1 week, earning a 1-0 victory over Hamline on Tuesday, Oct. 20, before falling 4-0 on the road against UW-Platteville on Saturday.
Against Hamline,
Ilya Lalich converted a penalty kick to secure the Falcons' seventh victory of the season. The win marked UWRF's seventh shutout of the year and its second consecutive victory following a 3-2 road win over UW-Stevens Point on Oct. 17.
UW-RIVER FALLS (7-6-4, 1-2-1 WIAC) VS MARTIN LUTHER (2-12-3, 1-8-2 UMAC)
Date:Â Wednesday, Oct. 28th
Time:Â 3:30 p.m.
Site:Â River Falls, Wis. // Ramer Soccer Stadium
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UW-RIVER FALLS (7-6-4, 1-2-1 WIAC) VS UW-STOUT (5-8-3, 0-4 WIAC)
Date:Â Saturday, Oct. 31stÂ
Time:Â 11 a.m.
Site:Â River Falls, Wis. // Ramer Soccer Stadium
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FALCON NOTES
- The Falcons have scored 28 goals through 17 matches, averaging 1.65 goals per game while allowing 23 goals (1.35 per game).
- UWRF has recorded seven shutouts this season, including four in its last eight matches.
- Victor Vancauteren leads the Falcons offensively with four goals and one assist for a team-high nine points. Mauricio Cuevas ranks second on the team with eight points, recording three goals and two assists.
- Carter Eklund has totaled three goals and one assist for seven points, while Hunter Berry and Sorel Richardson have each add three goals.
- Ben Harris leads the Falcons with three assists while adding one goal for five points.
- Ilya Lalich has recorded two goals and two assists, including the game-winning penalty kick against Hamline on Oct. 20.
- Goalkeeper Greyson Shiek has appeared in 14 matches, totaling 58 saves, a .763 save percentage and a 1.41 goals-against average.
- The Falcons have totaled 231 shots this season, averaging 13.6 per game, with 114 shots on goal.
- UWRF has outscored its opponents 28-23 this season, including a 16-11 advantage in first-half goals.
- The Falcons hold a 5-2-2 record on the road and a 2-4-2 record at home.