The Falcons out-hustled the V-Hawks of Viterbo University and took the victory, 71-48 at the Karges Center.
Leading the front for UWRF was Jenna Hanson who scored a career-high 14 points for the Falcons. Hanson also led all rebounders with eight boards and chipped in three assists. She shot an impressive 67 percent from the field (6-9) and 75 percent from behind the arc (2-3).
Also aiding in the Falcons’ victory, Kelli Hilt and Tiffany Gregorich each had 14 points. Gregorich led all passers with four assists. Hilt and Gregorich also contributed five and four steals respectively.
As a team, the Falcons shot just over 46 percent from the field (32-69), which was significantly greater than the V-Hawks who shot 17-47 (36 percent).
Each team had 30 turn overs a piece. However, what kept the Falcons in control was their rebounding. UWRF out-rebounded the V-Hawks 44 to 28.
The Falcons will play their first conference game of the season when the Oshkosh Titans come to the Karges Center on Saturday. Tip-off will be at 3 p.m.
Jenna Hanson
Kelli Hilt
