CLEVELAND, Ohio — UW-River Falls is ranked 38th in the 2025‑26 NCAA Division III Winter Learfield Directors' Cup standings, released April 9, 2026, marking the highest placement in school history. The Falcons have accumulated 282.75 points through the fall and winter segments of the competitive year, with 100 points earned during the fall season and 182.75 points contributed by winter sports.

UWRF's position in the standings reflects postseason success across multiple programs during the 2025‑26 campaign, including a national championship in football, a national championship in women's hockey, an individual national championship in men's indoor track and field (Jacob Balcome), and an NCAA Tournament appearance by the women's basketball program.

The Learfield Directors' Cup is a joint initiative of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are awarded based on institutions' finishes at NCAA national championships, and standings published during the fall and winter segments are considered unofficial. Final Directors' Cup standings will be released following the completion of spring championship competition.