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RIVER FALLS - After a scoreless first half, freshman Kirsti Nickels (Appleton) scored her second goal of the season in the 56th minute, unassisted, to give the Pointers the lead and eventual win, as they went on to the shutout 1-0 victory. 

Both teams battled to as scoreless tie in the first half, as the Falcon's defense turned away seven Pointer shots in the game's opening 45 minute period, two of them on goal.

In the second half, the Nickels took in a crossing pass and found the back of the goal off River Fall's goalkeeper Rachel Thompson.

The rest of the way, the Pointer defense held strong, as the team cruised to their third straight shutout victory. Pointer goalkeeper Liz Hunter (Stevens Point) recorded the victory, notching three saves. 

The Pointers (3-1, 1-0 WIAC) return to action on Tuesday, Sept. 15 when they play host to UW-Oshkosh. Game time is set for 4 p.m. at the Point Soccer Bowl.