STEVENS POINT, Wis. - In its first home game of the season, the UW-Stevens Point volleyball team defeated UW-River Falls Friday night, 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 26-24).

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Sarah Wildish (Menomonee Falls, WI/Menomonee Falls) tallied a game-high 13 kills, and Alexis Hartman (Deer Park, IL/Lake Zurich) added 32 assists.

Hannah Picel (West Bend, WI/West Bend West) notched a team-high 11 digs in the win over UWRF (15-6, 3-1 WIAC).

The Pointers (15-4, 4-1 WIAC) were determined to get back on the winning track after losing to UW-Whitewater Wednesday.

“It was really important that our team came back and was able to rebound from that loss [to UWW],” said Pointers Head Coach Stacey White. “Tonight it was a complete turnaround. Back row players were passing well, and that made a big difference.”

Playing their first game of the season in the friendly confines of Berg Gym also gave the Pointers a boost.

“The players were really excited to play in front their friends and family,” said White. “I think that provided a little extra intensity and they came out excited. The crowd was awesome tonight.”

The Pointers play at home Saturday, Oct. 6 when they host UW-Stout on Parents Day. Game time is set for 12:00 p.m.