Falcon Sports Archive

Garin, Turbak Named to NFCA All-Great Lakes Third Team

May 13, 2002

Falcon fastpitch players Angie Garin (Sr., Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) and Melissa Turbak (So., Little Canada, Minn.) have both been named to the 2002 National Fastpitch Coach's Accosiation All-Great Lakes Region third All-American team.

Four Falcons Named to All-WIAC Team

May 7, 2001

Angie Garin (Sr., Inver Grove Heights, Minn.), Melissa Turbak (So., Little Canada, Minn.), Lindsey Becker (Sr., Appleton, Wis.) and Amy Brooke (Jr., Spring Valley, Wis.) have all been named to 2002 All-WIAC softball teams.

Garin and Turbak were named to the first team and Becker and Brooke received honorable mention.

Turbak, who played second base, led the team in hitting with a .386 average. She started every game and was 39-101 at the plate. She led the Falcons in runs (19), doubles (6), triples (2) and was second in RBIs (14). She led the team in slugging percentage (.485) and on-base percentage (.426). She stole six bases in seven attempts. In the field she had 83 put outs and 58 assists and finished with a .928 fielding percentage. "As a sophomore, Melissa made huge improvements," Falcon Coach Faye Perkins said. "As a freshman, she hit .261. This year, her team leading .386 batting average was the 11th highest in the WIAC. She was a solid No. 3 batter in the line-up. As a freshman, her fielding percentage was .896 and this year it improved to .928. As Mel continues to get more experience and becomes more confident, she will be one of the top WIAC players.

Garin, who played center field, played in 28 games and started 25. She finished with a .316 batting average. She was 25-79 at the plate with five doubles, a triple and a team-high two home runs. She had 12 RBIs and scored 15 runs. She had a .481 slugging percentage and a .349 on-base percentage. She stole eight bases in 13 attempts. In the field, she had 28 put outs and two assists and had a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage. She was given honorable mention to the All-WIAC team last year. "Angie had a great final season with the Falcons--both offensively and defensively," said Perkins. "Defensively, in centerfield, Angie was perfect--not one error in 30 chances. Offensivley, Angie adjusted well to wherever we put her in the batting order--ultimately ending up as the leadoff batter. At this position, she provided consistency and speed. We are definitely going to miss Angie next year."

Becker, the team's catcher, started and played in 32 games. She finished with a .231 batting average. She was 18-78 at the plate with 10 run scored. She had one double and two RBIs. She had a .341 on-base percentage and a .244 slugging percentage. She led the team in walks (12) and stole two bases. She was oustanding in the field where she had 164 put outs and 38 assists and a .971 fielding percentage. She picked one runner off base and threw out 15-30 would-be base stealers. "Lindsey "The Wall" Becker was a definite leader on the team. As our catcher, she called a great game, worked extremely well with all the pitchers, and protected the plate like no other catcher in the conference. Lindsey only allowed 15 stolen bases for the entire season - compared to the 55 stolen bases that we had as a team! We will miss Lindsey's leadership and heart," said Perkins.

Brooke, who was one of the team's three pitchers, and also hit, led the team with 94 innings pitched. She had a 6-7 record and recorded four shutouts. She finished with a 2.09 ERA in 18 appearances. She led the Falcons with 70 strike outs and allowed just 24 walks. At the plate, she hit .317 going 13-41. She scored one run and had two doubles. She had six RBIs. Brooke had seven put outs and 28 assists and a .946 fielding percentage. She was named to the first All-WIAC team in 2000 and 2001. "Once again, Amy proved that she is one of the top pitchers in the WIAC. Her ERA was the seventh lowest in the WIAC--and that's against some very tough competition. This season, Amy really added to the offense of the team with a .317 batting average," said Perkins.

Fastpitch Loses to Platteville at WIAC Tourney

May 3, 2002

The fastpitch team lost a 4-3 decision to UW-Platteville in the first game of the WIAC Tournament played Friday morning.

UWRF scored three runs on six hits and made no errors. The Falcons scored one run in the second and two in the fifth. UWP scored four runs on 12 hits and made one error. The Pioneers scored single runs in the first and fourth innings and two in the fifth.

Tuffany Blumer led the Falcons at the plate going 2-3 with a run scored. Emily Vogt was 1-2 with a run scored. Melissa Turbak was 1-3 with one RBI and Angie Garin had the other RBI. Abby Keene was 1-3 with a run scored. Meghann Mulligan had the other Falcon hit and finished 1-3. In the second, Vogt singled with two out and stole second. Blumer singled and Vogt scored UWRF's first run on an error by the right fielder on the play. In the fifth, Blumer led off with a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice by Lindsey Becker. Keene singled and advanced to second on the throw while Blumer advanced to third. Garin then reached on a fielder's choice with Blumer scoring and Keene going to third. Garin then stole second. After an out, Turbak singled to score Keene. Garin also tried to score on the play but was thrown out at the plate.

UWP was led by Michelle Skaden and Wendi Siedschlag who each hit homers. Skaden hit a solo homer in the first and Siedschlag hit a solo homer in the fourth. Siedschlag also doubled home a run in the fifth.

Amy Brooke took the pitching loss for the Falcons. She worked four and two-third innings and allowed nine hits and four earned runs. She walked one and struck out three. Leah Vanderploeg worked the final two and one-third innings and allowed three hits. She walked one and struck out one. Steph Wood got the win for UWP. She worked five and one-third innings and allowed six hits and three runs - two were earned. She walked one and struck out one. Tiff Flesch worked the final two and one-third innings to get the save. She didn't allow a hit and struck out two.

The Falcons finsh their season with a 15-18 overall record.

Fastpitch Drops Two to Concordia

May 1, 2002

The fastpitch team lost two games to Concordia University Wednesday afternoon at Ramer Field.

CU won the first game, 3-1, and the second game, 3-2.

In the first game, the Falcons had one run on seven hits and they made one error. CU scored three runs on four hits and made four errors. UWRF scored its run in the second while CU scored all three of its runs in the seventh. Angie Garin and Anna Poulter were both 2-4. Emily Vogt was 1-3 with a run scored. Tiffany Blumer was 1-2 and Lindsey Becker was 1-3. Amy Brooke went the distance on the mound and took the loss. She allowed four hits and three earned runs. She walked just one and struck out eight.

In the second game, UWRF scored two runs on five hits and made no errors. CU scored three runs on 12 hits and made no errors. UWRF scored single runs in the second and fourth innings. CU scored single runs in the second, third and seventh innings. Meghann Mulligan was 2-3 with a run scored and two RBIs. She hit a solo homer in the second. Melissa Turbak was 1-2 with a run scored. Poulter and Leah Vanderploeg also had hits. Vanderploeg took the loss on the mound in relief. She worked four and two-thirds innings and allowed seven hits and one earned run. A J Decker started and allowed five hits and two earned runs. She walked three and struck out one.

Friday the Falcons, now 15-17 overall, play UW-Platteville in the WIAC Tournament at La Crosse. Game time is 9 a.m.

Fastpitch Splits With Platteville

April 28, 2002

The fastpitch team won one and lost one against UW-Platteville Sunday afternoon.

UWRF won the first game, 2-0. UWP won the second game, 4-1.

In the first game, the Falcons scored two runs on five hits and made no errors. UWRF scored a single run in the fifth when Abby Keene hit a single to score Nikki Harberts. The Falcons scored their second run in the sixth when Anna Poulter stole home. Platteville scored zero runs, had four hits, and no errors. Brooke took the win on the mound. She walked zero and struck out four.

In the second game, the Falcons scored one run on five hits and made one error. UWRF scored it's single run in the fifth inning. UWP scored four runs on seven hits and made four errors. UWP scored two runs in the second and one in the fourth and sixth innings. A J Decker took the loss. She walked one and struck out two.

The Falcons will take on Concordia-Moorhead on Wednesday at Ramer Field. The first pitch is set to be thrown at 4 p.m.

Fastpitch Team Loses Twice at UWS

April 27, 2002

The fastpitch team lost two WIAC games at UW-Superior Friday afternoon.

UWS won the first game, 4-3, and the second game, 4-2.

In the first game, the Falcons scored three runs on four hits and made three errors. UWRF scored a single run in the second and two in the sixth. UWS scored four runs on seven hits and made four errors. The Jackets scored two runs in the third and sixth innings. Anna Poulter and Melissa Turbak were both 1-3 with a run scored. Emily Vogt and Amy Brooke were both 1-3 with one RBI. Brooke's hit was a double. Brooke took the loss on the mound. She went the distance and allowed two earned runs. She walked five and struck out three.

In the second game, the Falcons scored two runs on six hits and made five errors. UWRF scored single runs in the fourth and sixth innings. UWS scored four runs on four hits and made two errors. UWS scored three runs in the first and one in the third. Angie Garin was 2-4 with two runs scored. Vogt was 2-3 with one RBI. A J Decker went the distance on the mound and took the loss. She allowed just one earned run. She walked three and struck out four.

Sunday the Falcons will play in the WIAC Cluster Tourney at UW-Stout. The Falcons play Stevens Point at 2 p.m. and Whitewater at 3:30 p.m.

Fastpitch Wins Two Against WIAC Opponent Stout

April 25, 2002

The fastpitch team won two WIAC games against UW-Stout Thursday afternoon.

River Falls won the first game, 2-0, and the second game, 11-0 in five innings.

In the first game, the Falcons had nine hits, two runs and made one error. UW-Stout had one hit and made one error. River Falls scored both of the games runs in the fifth inning. Melissa Turbak and Megan Mulligan had the teams two RBIs. Turbak's hit was a double and Mulligan's hit was a triple. Amy Brooke went the distance on mound and took the win. She walked one and struck out eight.

In the second game, the Falcons scored eleven runs on nine hits and they made two errors. UW-Stout scored no runs on two hits and they made two errors. The Falcons scored four runs in the second inning. The Falcons scored seven runs in the third. A J Decker played the whole game for the Falcons, she allowed two hits. She walked one and struck out four.

The Falcons, now 14-12 overall and 3-7 in the WIAC play, at the Cluster Tourney in Stout on Saturday. The first game for the Falcons is against Steven's Point at 2 p.m.

Fastpitch Drops Two at La Crosse

April 23, 2002

The fastpitch team lost two WIAC games at UW-La Crosse Tuesday afternoon.

La Crosse won the first game, 1-0, and the second game, 4-3.

In the first game, the Falcons had just two hits and made two errors. UWLC scored one run on four hits and made no errors. La Crosse scored the game's only run in the fourth inning. Melissa Turbak and Lindsey Becker had the Falcon hits - Turbak's was a double. Amy Brooke went the distance on mound and took the loss. She walked three and struck out five. The run was unearned.

In the second game, the Falcons scored three runs on four hits and they made two errors. UWLC scored four runs on 10 hits and they made five errors. The Falcons scored single runs in the first, fifth and sixth innings. La Crosse scored single runs in the first and third innings and two in the seventh. Angie Garin was 2-4 at the plate with a run scored and a double. Becker was 1-3 with a run scored. Anna Poulter and Abby Keene each had RBIs. Leah Vanderploeg took the pitching loss in relief. She worked two innings and allowed three hits and two earned runs. She walked one and struck out one. A J Decker started and allowed seven hits and two runs in four and 1/3 innings. One run was earned and she walked one.

The Falcons, now 12-12 overall and 1-7 in the WIAC play, host UW-Stout on Thursday at Ramer Field. Action starts at 3 p.m.

Fastpitch Team Schedule Changes

April 23, 2002

The fastpitch team's schedule for this week has changed due to the weather.

Wednesday's game at UW-La Crosse has been moved up to Tuesday. Starting time is set for 4 p.m. for the WIAC doubleheader.

The Falcons are still scheduled to host UW-Stout in a WIAC doubleheader on Thursday at Ramer Field. The first pitch is set for 3 p.m.

The WIAC Cluster Tourney for Saturday and Sunday has been moved from UW-Superior to UW-Stout. Game opponents and times remain the same.

The Falcons are 12-10 overall and 1-5 in the WIAC play.

Fastpitch Team Wins Two at UWEC Tourney

April 20, 2002

The fastpitch team won two games at the UW-Eau Claire Tourney on Saturday.

The Falcons beat Eau Claire, 3-2 and Viterbo, 8-0.

The Falcons avenaged two losses to UW-Eau Claire from earlier in the week, with the 3-2 win on Saturday. UWRF scored all three of their runs in the sixth to get the win. UWEC scored twice in the first. UWRF scored three runs on six hits and made one error. UWEC scored two runs on six hits and made two errors. Emily Vogt had the big hit in the seventh when she singled to scored Angie Garin and Melissa Turbak. Vogt later scored the winning run on an error. Abby Keene, Garin, Turbak, Vogt and Anna Poulter all had hits for the Falcons. Leah Vanderploeg went the distance on the mound for the Falcons. She allowed six hits and two earned runs. She walked one and struck out three.

In the win over Viterbo, UWRF scored eight runs on 10 hits and made one error. VC had four hits and made four errors. UWRF scored a single run in the third, three in the fourth and four in the seventh. Tiffany Blumer was 2-4 with two runs scored and three RBIs. She tripled with the bases loaded in the seventh. Garin was 2-4 with two RBIs. Amy Brooke was 1-3 with one RBI and Poulter was 1-4 with one RBI. Lindsey Becker was 2-4 with two runs scored. Brooke went the distance on the mound to get the win. She allowed no runs and four hits. She walked only one and struck out seven.

The Falcons, now 12-10 overall and 1-5 in the WIAC, plays three games at the UWEC Tourney on Sunday.

Fastpitch Team Loses Two at UWEC

April 16, 2002

The fastpitch team lost two WIAC games at UW-Eau Claire Tuesday afternoon.

UWEC won the first game, 6-5, and the second game, 5-2.

In the first game, UWEC scored five runs in the bottom of the seventh to get the win. UWRF scored five runs on five hits and made one error. UWEC scored six runs on 10 hits and made three errors. UWRF scored all five of their runs in the fifth. UWEC scored once in the fifth and five in the seventh. Meghann Mulligan was 2-3 with a run scored. Lindsey Becker was 1-3 with a run scored and a RBI. Amy Brooke started and took the loss. She pitched 6 1/3 innings and allowed nine hits and six runs, five were earned. She walked three and struck out three.

In the second game, UWRF scored two runs on six hits and made three errors. UWEC scored five runs on six hits and made two errors. Angie Garin was 2-4 with two RBIs. Becker was 2-3 with a run scored. Amanda Jo Decker started and took the loss on the mound. She worked three innings and allowed five hits. She allowed five runs, but only two were earned. She walked one.

The Falcons, now 10-10 overall and 1-5 in the WIAC, plays at UW-Superior on Thursday. Action starts at 3 p.m.

Fastpitch Team Finishes 1-3 at Cluster Tourney

April 14, 2002

The fastpitch team finished with a 1-3 record at the WIAC Cluster Tourney held over the weekend at UW-Whitewater.

Saturday the Falcons opened with a 5-4 loss to Oshkosh. But they came back later to top Platteville, 3-2. Sunday the Falcons lost to Stevens Point, 6-2 and to Whitewater, 2-0.

Against Oshkosh the Falcons, now 9-6 overall, scored four runs on 11 hits and they made three errors. Oshkosh scored five runs on 10 hits and they made two errors. UWRF scored single runs in the first, third, sixth and seventh innings. UWO scored single runs in the second, third and seventh and two in the fifth. Angie Garin led the Falcons going 2-4 with two runs scored and a solo homer in the third and a double in the first. Melissa Turbak was 4-4, including a double, a run scored and a RBI. Emily Vogt was 2-3 and Anna Poulter was 2-4. Leah Vanderploeg took the pitching loss in relief. She worked the last three innings and allowed three runs, all of them earned. She allowed seven hits, walked none and struck out two.

Against Platteville, the Falcons scored three runs on seven hits and made one error. UWP scored two runs on three hits and played errorless ball. UWRF scored two in the first and once in the fiifth. UWP scored both of its runs in the fourth. Tiffany Blumer was 2-3, had one RBI and scored twice. Vogt was 2-3 with a double and a RBI. A J Decker picked up the win on the mound. She went the distance and allowed just three hits. She walked three and struck out seven.

Against Stevens Point, the Falcons scored two runs on four hits and made one error. UWSP scored six runs on 10 hits and had two errors. UWRF scored both of its runs in the seventh. UWSP scored two runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh. Amy Brooke was 1-3 with two RBIs. Garin was 1-3 with a run scored and Vogt scored the other UWRF run. Lindsey Becker and Meghann Mulligan also had hits. Brooke took the loss on the mound. She worked 5 1/3 innings and allowed three runs and five hits. She walked one and struck out three.

Against Whitewater, the Falcons were held scoreless and had two hits. They committed one error. UWW scored two runs on seven hits and made two errors. UWW scored both of its runs in the sixth. Turbak and Emily Evans had the hits, both singles. Leah Vanderploeg took the pitching loss in relief. She worked 1 1/3 innings and allowed two runs, one was earned. She allowed three hits.

Tuesday the Falcons, now 10-8 overall and 1-3 in the WIAC, play a conference doubleheader at UW-Eau Claire. Action starts at 4 p.m.

Fastpitch Team Splits at Grinnell Tourney

April 9, 2002

The Falcon fastpitch team split in four games played Saturday and Sunday at the Grinnell Tournament.

Wednesday the Falcons, now 9-5 overall, open WIAC play when they host UW-Stout at Ramer Field. Game time is 3 p.m.

On Saturday the Falcons lost to Marycrest, 5-4, in nine innings and beat William Penn, 8-1. Against Marycrest, Anna Poulter led the Falcons going 4-5 at the plate with two runs scored. Nikki Harberts and Holly Olson each had RBIs. Olson and Lindsey Becker each scored runs. Leah Vanderploeg took the pitching loss. She worked the last two and two-thirds innings and allowed nine hits and five earned runs. She struck out four. Amanda Jo Decker started and worked the first six and one-third innings and allowed just three hits and no runs. She walked four and struck out five. UWRF scored one run in the third and three in the bottom of the ninth. UWRF had four runs on nine hits and made two errors. Against William Penn, UWRF had eight runs on 16 hits and made six errors. Poulter again led the Falcons going 4-5 with a run scored and two RBIs. Melissa Turbak was 2-5 with a run scored and one RBI. Abby Keene was 2-4 with a run scored. Amy Brooke went the distance on the mound to get the win. In seven innings she allowed just three hits and one run, it was unearned. She struck out nine and didn't walk a batter.

On Sunday the Falcons topped UM-Morris 12-3 in five innings and lost to Grinnell, 10-5. Against UMM, UWRF had 12 runs on seven hits and made no errors. UMM had three runs on six hits and made six errors. UWRF scored three in the first, five in the second and two in the third and fourth innings. Emily Vogt was 3-3 with three RBIs. Meghann Mulligan was 2-2 with three runs scored and one RBI. Tiffany Blumer was 1-3 with two runs scored and three RBIs. Decker got the win on the mound. She worked all five innings and allowed six hits and three earned runs. She walked one and struck out three. Against Grinnell, UWRF had five runs on 10 hits and made six errors. UWRF scored twice in the fourth and fifth innings and once in the seventh. Turbak was 3-4 with two RBIs and a run scored. Keene was 2-3 with two runs scored. Angie Garin was 2-4 with two RBIs. Harberts was 2-3. Brooke took the pitching loss. She worked five and one-third innings and allowed six hits. She allowed eight runs, but only three were earned. She walked four and struck out five.

Fastpitch Finishes 5-3 on Spring Trip

April 1, 2002

The Falcon fastpitch team had a successful eight-game spring trip to Florida where they finished with a 5-3 record last week.

The Falcons played eight games in five days against teams from across the United States. UWRF is now 7-3 overall and will play at the Grinnell, Iowa Tournament this weekend.

River Falls 9, Augsburg 7
The Falcons opened the trip with a thrilling come-from-behind 9-7 win over Augsburg. UWRF scored six runs in the top of the seventh to take a 7-6 lead. AC scored once in the bottom of the seventh to put the game into extra innings. UWRF added two runs in the eighth to get the win. Anna Poulter and Melissa Turbak each went 2-4 at the plate. Poulter led the team with three RBIs. Abby Keene, Emily Evans and Turbak each had two RBIs. Tiffany Blumer scored three times and Leah Vanderploeg scored twice. Vanderploeg picked up the pitching win. She worked eight innings and allowed five hits and two earned runs. She walked just one and struck out five. UWRF finished with nine runs on 10 hits and they made three errors. AC scored seven runs on 11 hits and made five errors.

Buena Vista 7, River Falls 2
UWRF had eight hits but scored just twice in the 7-2 loss. UWRF committed two errors. BV scored seven runs on 10 hits and made three errors. Poulter and Lindsey Becker scored the UWRF runs. Turbak led the Falcons going 2-3 at the plate. A.J. Decker took the loss on the mound. She worked four and one-third innings and allowed five hits. She allowed three runs, two were earned. She walked one and struck out three.

River Falls 3, Manchester 1
UWRF scored three runs on 10 hits and played errorless ball in the field. Turbak and Meghann Mulligan were both 2-4 and Becker was 2-3 with one RBI. UWRF scored once in the first and broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the sixth. Vanderploeg took the win on the mound. She worked the final one and one-third innings and struck out all four batters she faced. Decker started and allowed seven hits and one earned run. She didn’t walk a batter and struck out five.

Eastern Connecticut 4, River Falls 3
In one of the tightest games of the Falcons’ trip, EC took a 4-3 win in nine innings. EC scored the winning run with a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded. UWRF scored three runs on 11 hits and made one error. Turbak led the Falcons at the plate going 2-4 with one RBI. Poulter, who went 1-4, had the other RBI. Vanderploeg took the pitching loss. She worked the final two and two-thirds innings and allowed three hits. She allowed three runs, just one was earned. She walked one and struck out one. Brooke started on the mound and worked six innings. She allowed eight hits, but just one earned run. She walked one and struck out three.

River Falls 2, Clarke 1
UWRF scored single runs in the third and sixth innings to get the win. UWRF had two runs on nine hits and made four errors. Vanderploeg went the distance on the mound and allowed just three hits. The one run was unearned. She walked two and struck out two. Mulligan was 2-3 at the plate and Poulter was 2-2. Nikki Harberts, who was 1-2 at the plate, had a RBI.

River Falls 8, Elmhurst 0
The Falcons scored eight runs in nine hits to get the win in five innings. UWRF scored seven runs in the second inning. Poulter was 2-2 with two runs scored. Keene went 1-1, a double, with a run scored and three RBIs. Blumer was 2-2 with a run scored and two RBIs. Brooke went the distance on the mound. She allowed just two hits. She walked just one and struck out three.

River Falls 8, Mt. Vernon 0
The Falcons won in five innings for the second straight game. UWRF pounded out a season-high 17 hits in the five innings. Turbak finished 4-4 with three runs scored and a RBI. Mulligan was 3-3 with a run scored and a RBI. Blumer was 2-4 with two runs scored and three RBIs. Poulter and Emily Vogt were both 2-3 and Angie Garin was 2-3 with one RBI. Decker started on the mound but worked just two-thirds of an inning before being hit with in the mouth by a line drive. She received several stitches in her lower lip and had a brace put behind her two upper front teeth. She was able to return home with the team the next day. Vanderploeg came on in relief and got the win. She worked four and one-third innings and allowed just one hit. She didn’t walk a batter and struck out two.

Ramapo 5, River Falls 0
UWRF managed just three hits in the game and were shutout for the first time this year. Poulter finished 2-3 and Blumer had the other UWRF hit. Vanderploeg took the pitching loss. She worked five and two-thirds innings and allowed eight hits and three runs, two were earned. She walked two and struck out two. RC scored once in the first and two runs in the sixth and seventh innings.

Fastpitch Opens Season With Two Wins

March 12, 2002

The Falcons opened their 2002 season with a pair of wins over Macalester on Monday at the Plymouth Dome.

The Falcons won the first game, 2-1, and the second game, 3-1.

In the first game the Falcons scored single runs in the second and sixth innings. In the second inning, Emily Vogt scored when Tiffany Blumer singles to center with two outs. In the sixth Meghann Mulligan singled to right to lead off the inning and scored when Melissa Turbak sinlged later in the inning. Macalester picked up its run in the seventh. Mulligan finished 2-3 and Blumer was 2-2. Amy Brooke picked up the pitching win. She worked five innings and wllowed four hits. She struck out one and didn't walk a batter. The Falcons had seven hits and committed two errors.

In the second game, UWRF scored single runs in the second, fourth and sixth innings. UWRF had nine hits and two errors. In the second Turbak walked and later scored from third on an error. In the fourth, Nikki Harberts doubled to left center and advanced to third on a wild pitch. She scored when Leah Vanderploeg singled to left. In the sixtth, Harberts led off with a triple to center and scored when Amanda Jo Decker doubled to center. Vanderploeg picked up the win on the mound. She worked four innings and wllowed six hits and one earned run. She struck ou;t five and didn't walk a batter.

Thursday the Falcons play Hamline at the R&A Dome starting at 1:45 p.m.