The UW-River Falls women's soccer team continues WIAC action this week with a pair of road matches, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 7 at UW-La Crosse before traveling to UW-Platteville on Saturday, Oct. 10.

The Falcons begin the week with a 6-1-2 overall record and a 0-0-1 mark in WIAC play. UWRF opened their conference schedule last Saturday with a 1-1 draw against UW-Whitewater at Ramer Soccer Stadium. Ellie Ketcher converted the lone Falcon goal off a penalty kick in the 53rd minute to put the Falcons ahead before the Warhawks found the equalizer in the 78th minute. Courtney Bain ended the afternoon with six saves in net as River Falls earned a point in the conference standings.

River Falls will face a strong test Wednesday against UW-La Crosse, which enters the week ranked No. 7 in the NCAA NPI rankings. Following Wednesday's contest, the Falcons head to Platteville for their second consecutive road match and third WIAC contest of the season.

UW-RIVER FALLS (6-1-2, 0-0-1 WIAC) AT UW-LA CROSSE (11-0, 1-0 WIAC)
Date: Wednesday, October 7^th
Time: 6 p.m.
Site: La Crosse, Wis. // Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Coverage: Watch // Live Stats
 
UW-RIVER FALLS (6-1-2, 0-0-1 WIAC) AT UW-PLATTEVILLE (5-3-3, 1-0 WIAC)
Date: Saturday, October 10^th
Time: 6 p.m.
Site: Platteville, Wis. // Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium
Coverage: Watch // Live Stats
 
FALCON NOTES

• UW-River Falls enters the week 6-1-2 overall, with its only loss coming against Bethel on Sept. 7. The Falcons are unbeaten in their last seven matches, posting a 5-0-2 record during that stretch. UWRF has been perfect on the road this season with a 3-0 record away from Ramer Soccer Stadium.
• The Falcons earned their first point of the WIAC season with Saturday's 1-1 draw against UW-Whitewater. After a scoreless first half, Ketcher's penalty kick gave UWRF the lead before Whitewater answered later in the second half. River Falls generated 10 of its 14 shots during the final 45 minutes.
• River Falls has scored 16 goals through nine matches while averaging 15.4 shots and 1.78 goals per game. The Falcons have put 67 of their 139 total shots on goal and hold a 59-32 advantage in corner kicks over their opponents.
• Emery Bigler and Ellie Ketcher share the team lead with four goals apiece. Bigler leads UWRF with 12 points, totaling four goals and four assists, while Ketcher has eight points with four goals. Brooke McDaniel follows with five points off two goals and one assist.
• UWRF has conceded just nine goals through nine matches while recording four shutouts. The Falcons have held opponents to 11.6 shots per game and 50 total shots on goal.
• Courtney Bain has started seven matches in goal for the Falcons and owns a 5-0-2 record. She has 37 saves with a .860 save percentage and a 0.86 goals-against average while recording three shutouts. Bain is coming off a six-save performance against UW-Whitewater.