Men's Basketball Soars Past Falcons at Home

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The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's basketball team earned an 85-67 victory over the University of Wisconsin-River Falls at the Sonnentag Event Center on Wednesday. The Blugolds established control early, leading 42-34 at halftime and maintaining their advantage throughout the second half. Key highlights included a strong inside presence, scoring 48 points in the paint, and a solid defensive effort with six steals.

Why it matters

The Blugolds' total points for the game exceeded their season average of 72.25, showcasing an impressive offensive display. This victory improves UWEC's overall record to 14-6 and their WIAC conference record to 3-6, while UW-River Falls holds a 7-13 overall record with a 2-7 mark in WIAC competition.

The details

The game began with a series of lead changes in the opening minutes, but the Blugolds pulled ahead with a 10-5 run, highlighted by two three-pointers from , giving them a 29-17 lead. The Blugolds maintained their momentum in the second half, with contributions from , , and , who scored key layups to keep the pressure on UW-River Falls.

• The Blugolds led 42-34 at halftime.
• opened the second half for UWEC with a 3-pointer, assisted by , at 19:18, extending their lead.

What’s next

In their next game, the Blugolds will host UW-Stevens Point on Saturday, Feb. 7. The matchup will take place at Sonnentag Event Center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with a tip-off at 5 p.m.