The UW-River Falls women's lacrosse team returns to action this week as the Falcons prepare for a nonconference matchup against Lake Forest College. The Falcons enter the contest with a 3-2 overall record and remain unbeaten at home this season. UWRF has been sharp on both ends of the field, averaging 14.4 goals per game while surrendering just 8.2.
Samantha Hayek leads the Falcons offensively with 27 points on 19 goals and eight assists. Hayek is averaging close to 5.5 points per match and is closing in on history, entering the matchup just shy of becoming the program's all-time career points leader.
UW-RIVER FALLS (3-2, 0-0 WIAC) VS LAKE FOREST COLLEGE (2-1, 0-0 NACC)
Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 3 p.m.
Site: River Falls, Wis. // Ramer Field
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THE SERIES
UW-River Falls leads the all-time series 3-0, winning every meeting between the programs since 2022. The Falcons earned a 13-11 road victory in the most recent matchup last season where
Samantha Hayek and
Brooke Glumack each recorded five goals and two assists apiece. Across the three meetings, the Falcons have outscored Lake Forest 47-24 and are averaging 15.7 goals per game.
FALCON NOTES
UWRF carries a three-game winning streak into the matchup and has outscored opponents 54-6 during that stretch. The Falcons are averaging 18 goals per game while allowing just 2 during this stretch, owning a season .434 team shooting percentage.
River Falls has totaled 151 ground balls and 72 caused turnovers this season, while holding opponents to a 40.7 clear percentage.
Samantha Hayek leads the team with 19 goals and eight assists for 27 points and needs just three more points to break the program's all-time career points record.
Elizabeth Clough ranks second on the team with 11 goals and a team-best three game-winning goals.
Avery Watzke has recorded 11 goals and 14 ground balls, contributing on both offense and defense.
Julia Hayek leads the defensive effort with 18 ground balls and 11 caused turnovers, while
Annelise Rommeck has posted 26 saves in goal.
