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Bowling Green State University Athletics
Falcons 81, Penguins 59
December 11, 2004 | Men's Basketball
Dec. 11, 2004
Recap | Final Stats | Quotes
The Falcons now lead the series with Youngstown State, 8-2.
BGSU equaled its road win total of 2003-04 at two.
The Falcons have won five straight games, their longest win streak since capturing six in 2002-03.
The Falcons, who lead the MAC in field goal percentage at 52.1%, shot 53.3% against the Penguins. BGSU is 26-3 when shooting over 50% in a game since the 2000-01 season.
The Falcons also lead the league in scoring defense allowing just 59.5 points. BGSU is 23-1 since the 2000-01 season when holding an opponent to 59 points or less.
The Falcons led 45-23 at halftime, the sixth straight game that they have led at intermission.
BGSU also is 13-1 since the 2003-04 season when scoring 80 points or more.
BGSU improved to 3-0 against the Horizon League (UIC, Detroit, YSU).
BGSU also improved to 3-1 in Bracket Buster related games.
BGSU jumped out to a 26-6 lead in the first 7:41 of the game. In five of the first six games, BGSU has built a seven-point lead or better in the first nine minutes in each of those games.
DePaul, 9-2 in the first 5:53. UIC, 14-3 in the first 6:07. Bradley, 22-10 in the first 9:00. Detroit, 11-3 in the first 3:21. YSU, 26-6 in the first 7:41.
Senior Josh Almanson had a career-high 28 points and also set a new career-best with 11 field goals made (in 13 attempts). He is shooting 62.3% from the field this season.
Senior John Reimold had 16 points, six rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots. He now has scored 946 career points with the Falcons.
Junior Steven Wright added 14 points and four rebounds.
Senior Cory Eyink had seven points in the second half and made all three of his field goal attempts. He is averaging 8.5 points in the last two games.
Sophomore John Floyd had four points and four assists. Junior Germain Fitch led the team with three steals. Junior Mawel Soler also had two steals.
Freshman Perrick Robinson had a season-best five rebounds.
Freshman Scott Vandermeer had four points and two rebounds.
