The UW-River Falls women's lacrosse team returns to Ramer Field this week for a pair of home conference matchups, beginning Wednesday evening against Hamline at 7 p.m. The match will serve as Senior Night, honoring the Falcons' graduating class. River Falls will then close out the weekend on Sunday, April 19 at 11 a.m. against Colorado College. Sunday's matchup will highlight Youth Day, featuring postgame poster signings and autograph opportunities with the Falcons!

The Falcons enter the week sitting at 12-2 overall, with a perfect 5-0 in WIAC play, continuing to establish themselves as one of the top teams in the region this season.

UW-RIVER FALLS (12-2, 5-0 WIAC) VS HAMLINE (9-2, 2-2 WIAC)
Date: Wednesday, April 15
Time: 7 p.m.
Site: River Falls, Wis. // Ramer Field
Coverage: Watch // Live Stats // Tickets
*Senior Night
 
UW-RIVER FALLS (12-2, 5-0 WIAC) VS COLORADO COLLEGE (9-3, 5-0 WIAC)
Date: Sunday, April 19
Time: 11 a.m.
Site: River Falls, Wis. // Ramer Field
Coverage: Watch // Live Stats // Tickets
*Youth Day

THE SERIES
UW-River Falls has controlled the all-time series against Hamline, holding a 4-1 record while currently riding a four-game winning streak over the Pipers. Last season, the Falcons defeated Hamline 23-4 in 2025, averaging 17.8 goals per game in the series. 

Against Colorado College, the Falcons remain 0-3 all-time and will look to secure their first win in the series on Sunday. The most recent meeting came in 2025, with River Falls falling 16-4. Entering the week, both Colorado College and UWRF are undefeated in conference play this season. 

FALCON NOTES

• UW-River Falls has been powered by a high-scoring offense, totaling 238 goals and 110 assists while averaging 17.0 goals per game this season. 
• Samantha Hayek leads the Falcons with 53 goals and 36 assists for 89 points, continuing a historic career. Hayek recently surpassed 100 career assists and became the program's all-time leader in goals scored, now sitting at 156 career goals. 
• Elizabeth Clough ranks second on the team with 41 goals, while Avery Watzke has added 36 goals and 44 points. Natasha Berthiaume has been a key facilitator with 15 assists to go along with 19 goals. 
• Anna Plath has been a major presence across the field, totaling 22 ground balls and 43 draw controls, while also adding 11 goals. Macy Patton has added 20 goals and 19 draw controls, providing additional balance for the Falcons. 
• Defensively, UW-River Falls has limited opponents to just 6.86 goals per game while forcing 195 caused turnovers and collecting 395 ground balls.