RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The UW-River Falls women's soccer team opened their WIAC season with a 1-1 draw against UW-Whitewater Saturday afternoon at Ramer Field.
After a scoreless opening 45 minutes, the Falcons broke through early in the second half. UWRF was awarded a penalty kick in the 53rd minute, and Ellie Ketcher converted from the spot to give River Falls a 1-0 advantage.
UW-Whitewater responded in the 78th minute when Jenna Laidlaw scored an unassisted goal to even the match at 1-1. The Falcons searched for a late winner, with Nora Arneson putting a shot on goal in the final minute, but the Warhawks made the save to preserve the draw.
Whitewater held a 21-14 advantage in total shots and a 7-6 edge in shots on goal, while also leading 8-3 in corner kicks. The Falcons generated 10 of their 14 shots during the second half after recording four in the opening 45 minutes.
Courtney Bain played all 90 minutes in goal for UWRF and totaled six saves. Arneson led the Falcons with four shots, two on goal, while Ketcher finished with two shots on goal.
With the draw, UW-River Falls moves to 6-1-2 overall and 0-0-1 in WIAC play, earning one point in the conference standings.
The Falcons continue WIAC action on Wednesday, Oct. 7, traveling to La Crosse, Wis., to face UW-La Crosse at 6 p.m.
