Holiday Hoops: BGSU Hosts Detroit on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Sunday, December 22

Bowling Green, Ohio

2 PM

Bowling Green State University

Detroit

Photo by: Bianca Garza, BGSU Marketing and Communications

December 19, 2013 | Men's Basketball

By: by Kevin Davis, Assistant Director for Athletic Communications

Detroit (5-7) vs. Bowling Green (5-5)
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013; 7 p.m. ET
Stroh Center (4,280) / Bowling Green, Ohio
TV: BCSN
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2013-14 MAC STANDINGS
EAST TEAMS	MAC	OVERALL
Kent State	0-0	8-2
Akron	0-0	5-2
Ohio	0-0	7-3
Buffalo	0-0	4-3
Bowling Green	0-0	5-5
Miami	0-0	2-6
WEST TEAMS	MAC	OVERALL
Toledo	0-0	10-0
Eastern Michigan	0-0	6-3
Central Michigan	0-0	6-5
Western Michigan	0-0	5-5
Northern Illinois	0-0	4-5
Ball State	0-0	2-6

LAY-UPS (SIZED FOR YOUR TWITTER ADDICTION)
* BGSU is 3-1 at home this season, having won each of its last two home contests.
* Bowling Green is 5-1 on the year when holding its foes to less than 70 points in the game.
* BGSU is 5-0 on the season when posting a better field goal percentage for the game than its opponent.
* The Falcons have four players averaging double digit points on the year.
* BGSU has four players shooting over 50 percent from the field on the year.
* In the last four games, BGSU has shot 67.7 percent (86-of-127) from the free throw line as a team.
* Both Cam Black (5) and Richaun Holmes (7) are coming off a game in which they each had or tied a career-high in blocks.
* BGSU's 14 team blocks versus Morehead State was a single game record.
* Richaun Holmes is the 2x reigning MAC East Division Player of the Week.
* Bowling Green is in its 99th season of basketball this year.

LAST TIME THEY MET
Date: Nov. 27, 2012
Location: Bowling Green, Ohio (Stroh Center)
Score: Bowling Green, 70-65
Notes: Bowling Green's Jordon Crawford scored a career-high 26 points and led his Falcons to a 70-65 win over McCallum's Detroit Titans' squad Tuesday night at the Stroh Center. Crawford knocked down a career-best five three-pointers, made a pair of clutch free-throws late, and helped Bowling Green get back to .500 on the season with a victory over one of the favorites to win the Horizon League. All 10 players who saw action scored for Bowling Green and the Falcon defense was stout, holding Detroit to just 38 percent shooting and only 29 percent in the first half. The Falcons trailed just once in the contest, briefly falling behind by one point in the second half. But Crawford answered with a four-point play on the next possession and Bowling Green never fell behind again. After Detroit scored nine points midway through the second-half, which was capped off by a McCallum dunk, the Titans pulled ahead at 41-40. That's when Crawford answered with a three-pointer at the top of the key 23 seconds later as he was knocked to the ground. The diminutive 5-foot-6 point guard made the free-throw to give the Falcons a three-point lead. The Titans continued to hang close and a Juwan Howard Jr. jumper with 5:27 left brought Detroit back within one. Crawford, though, answered again with a three-pointer to push the lead back to four. From there, Bowling Green went 9-of-10 from the line down the stretch and the Falcons forced Detroit to miss its next six shot attempts to pull away at the end. For the game, Bowling Green shot 46 percent from the floor and made 9-of-22 three-pointers. The Falcons were 17-of-22 at the free-throw line and committed just one second-half turnover after nine in the opening 20 minutes. Calhoun ended with nine points and five rebounds, while Orr had eight points and a team-high seven boards. Black scored just four points, but had three rebounds, three blocked shots and three steals. Jehvon Clarke came off the bench to score seven points and hand out a team-high three assists, while Holmes had five points, five rebounds and two blocks.

BGSU vs. DETROIT SERIES
The Falcons and Titans continue its annual non-conference rivalry this Sunday, Dec. 22, as Detroit leads the overall series at 15-23. The Falcons have won the last two meetings, as the two teams have met once in each of the last six years. This series is the longest active non-conference annual series to date for the Falcons.

LAST 10 MEETINGS (BGSU leads 7-3)
    Date                            Location                        Result
   Nov. 27, 2012            at Bowling Green        W, 70-65
   Nov. 22, 2011            at Bowling Green *      W, 67-61
   Nov. 27, 2010            at Detroit ^                     L, 62-71
   Dec. 19, 2009           at Detroit                        L, 69-73
   Dec. 14, 2008           at Bowling Green         W, 58-38
   Feb. 23, 2008           at Detroit                        W, 81-65
   Dec. 4, 2004         at Detroit                        W, 57-51
   Dec. 18, 2003          at Bowling Green          W, 56-52
   Nov. 23, 2002           at Detroit                         L, 61-75
   Dec. 22, 2001          at Bowling Green          W, 77-60

   * Progressive CBE Classic
   ^ Legends Classic

SPECIAL PROMOTION: AUTOGRAPHN SIGNING SESSION AFTER THE GAME
At the conclusion of Sunday afternoon's contest, the BGSU men's basketball team will sign autographs in the concourse of the Stroh Center. Fans are encouraged to bring their own items to be signed by the Falcon players. A limited number of BGSU men's basketball posters will be available through the marketing department.

LAST GAME: BIG MEN LEAD FALCONS TO 67-61 ROAD WIN OVER MOREHEAD STATE
Morehead, Ky. – The Bowling Green State University men's basketball team recorded a first in 2013 on Sunday afternoon, as the Falcons posted a 67-61 road win over the Morehead State Eagles at the Johnson Arena in Morehead, Ky. The road win was the first non-conference road win for BGSU since a 61-53 win at FIU on Dec. 22, 2011 and is the first overall road win for the Falcons since last year, a 57-41 road win at Northern Illinois on Feb. 6, 2013. BGSU recorded a season-high 14 blocked shots, the third straight game that the Falcons have recorded 10 or more blocks as a team, and held the Eagles to 30.6 percent (22-of-72) shooting for the game. All five starters scored in double figures for the Falcons for the third time this season, led by senior center Cameron Black's double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds, his third of the year. Black also tallied a career-high five blocked shots, while Richaun Holmes, who had a game-high 17 points, matched his career-high with seven blocks for the second straight game. Forward Spencer Parker and guard Jehvon Clarke each added 12 points apiece, while Anthony Henderson was the fifth Falcon in double digits with 11 points and four steals in the win. Turnovers fueled the Morehead State run, as the Falcons committed 14 over the first 20 minutes of play, which included three offensive foul calls. In the second half of play, the BGSU defense increased its intensity, as the Falcons registered 10 blocked shots and held the Eagles to only 9-of-35 shooting (25.7 percent) over the final 20 minutes of play en route to the win. The Falcons were 16-of-23 (69.6 percent) from the free throw line and shot 48.9 percent (23-of-47) for the game. BGSU was outrebounded 47-34 and was outscored 30-28 in points in the paint by the Eagles in the win. The win was the fourth straight for the Falcons over Morehead State, as BGSU improves to 6-3 overall versus the Eagles.

BGSU MEN'S HOOPS RANKED IN THE TOP-20 IN A NUMBER OF NCAA STATISTICAL CATEGORIES
BGSU entered this week ranked in the top-20 nationally among a number of defensive categories in the latest NCAA Division I Men's Basketball statistical rankings released on Monday, Dec. 16. The Falcons are ranked in the top-20 nationally in four defensive categories – blocked shots per game, steals per game, total blocks and total steals. Bowling Green is currently ranked 12th overall in blocked shots per game with an average of 6.7 swats per contest and 15th in the nation in steals per game with an average of 9.4 thefts per game. BGSU is also ranked 16th in the nation overall in both total blocks with 67 and in total steals with 94 on the year.

HOLMES TABBED THE MADNESS MAC MEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK (12/16)
Bowling Green State University's Richaun Holmes continued his torrid pace over the Falcons two games last week and for his efforts he was tabbed the Madness Mid-American Men's Basketball Player of the Week by College Sports Madness (www.collegesportsmadness.com). Holmes registered back-to-back career-highs in blocked shots last week, posting seven in both a home win over North Dakota and a road win at Morehead State. His seven blocks tied the school record for the most blocks in a single game and is the most by a BGSU player in a single game since Scott Vandermeer totaled seven versus Ohio back on Feb. 7, 2005.

HOLMES TABBED MAC EAST DIVISION PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOR THE SECOND TIME (12/16)
For the second consecutive week, Bowling Green State University forward Richaun Holmes was named the MAC Men's Basketball East Division Player of the Week, it was announced Monday, Dec. 16. On the week, Holmes averaged 19 points, on 55 percent shooting from the floor and 78.9 percent shooting from the free throw line, 9.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 7.0 blocks per outing. The junior was dominant on both ends of the floor for the Falcons last week, as he helped guide Bowling Green to a 2-0 week, including its first road win of the season.

BLOCK HISTORY
The Falcons 14 total team blocks on Dec. 15 at Morehead State set a new BGSU single game record for the most blocks in a game. The previous record was 13 blocks, which BGSU set just one game earlier versus North Dakota on Dec. 11.

MEN AMONG BOYS
BGSU'S frontline has proved to be men among boys over the last two games, as the quadrant of Richaun Holmes, Cameron Black, Spencer Parker and Josh Gomez have combined for 93 points, 59 rebounds and 27 blocked shots in the last two contests, both of which were wins, for the Falcons.

MUCH NEEDED ROAD WIN
The Falcons picked up its first road of the season on Dec. 15, as BGSU defeated Morehead State 67-61 in Morehead, Ky. The road win was the first non-conference road win for BGSU since a 61-53 win at FIU on Dec. 22, 2011 and is the first overall road win for the Falcons since last year, a 57-41 road win at Northern Illinois on Feb. 6, 2013.

HO, HO, HOLMES
Junior forward Richaun Holmes has enjoyed the calendar move into December, as over his last four games (all in Dec.) he is averaging 20.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 6.0 blocks per contest. Holmes has recorded two 20-plus point outings and at least five blocks total blocks in each of the last four contests.

KEEPERS OF THE RIM: BLOCK BROTHERS
BGSU's duo of Cam Black and Richaun Holmes continue to prove to be an effective last line of defense for the Falcons, as the tandem have combined for 48 blocks over the Falcons' first 10 games of the season. Both Black (4th) and Holmes (5th) are already in the top-five all-time at BGSU in career blocked shots and combined the two have turned away 223 shots overall.

BALANCED SCORING ATTACK
The Falcons this season have had a balance scoring attack, as in nine of their 10 games this season BGSU has had multiple players record double digit points. In fact, BGSU has had at least three different players post double digit points in all nine of those contests this season, while six different players have registered double digit points in at least one game thus far this year.

BALANCED SCORING ATTACK: TAKE 5
BGSU has had all five starters score in double digits in three different contests this season (Earlham, Presbyterian, Morehead State).

BREAK OUT SEASONS FOR THE FALCONS
BGSU has had a number of players already have break out seasons thus far in 2013-14, as six different Falcons have recorded career-high's in points thus far this year with multiple players setting multiple career marks. Bowling Green has also seen a handful of players set career marks in other statistical categories such as rebounds, steals, assists and blocked shots.

CLARKE'S HOT START AS A STARTER
Junior guard Jehvon Clarke, who made his first career start in the season opener versus Earlham, is averaging 11.8 points, 4.4 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 2.2 steals in his 10 starts this season. He leads the team in both assists and steals on the year.

PARKER STEPPING UP
Sophomore Spencer Parker has stepped up his game thus far this season, as the forward is averaging 13.6 points and 5.0 rebounds per game on the year. Parker, who was thrust into the starting lineup in the second game of the season due to injuries, has scored in double figures in nine of 10 contests for Bowling Green this year, including setting a career-high in points per game on three different occasions.

HOLMES' HOUSE
Junior forward Richaun Holmes has totaled 35 blocks thus far this season and has posted five blocks or more in a single game four times this year. Last season, Holmes set a new BGSU single-season record with 73 blocks on the season overall and this year is on pace to break that record as he is averaging 3.5 blocks per game.

OVERTIME THRILLER
The Falcons took the Musketeers to overtime on Dec. 7, as BGSU erased an 11-point second half deficit to take a two-point lead with less than a minute to go in regulation. However, Xavier outscored BGSU 17-5 in the extra five minute frame to escape the Cintas Center with an 85-73 overtime win. The loss puts Bowling Green at 0-1 this season in overtime games.

CAM-CUN, MEXICO
Senior Cam Black had a superb two games in Cancun, Mexico at the 2013 Cancun Challenge, as the center posted back-to-back double-doubles. Black had 12 points and a career-high 14 rebounds in the win over Presbyterian and then followed that up with 10 points and 13 rebounds in the Championship game versus Oral Roberts.

ALL-TOURNEY TEAM MEMBERS
Both Anthony Henderson and Cameron Black were named to the Mayan Division Championship All-Tournament Team. Henderson, who had a career-high 17 points in the win over Presbyterian, averaged 14.5 points per game in Cancun. Black, who posted back-to-back double-doubles averaged 11 points and 13.5 rebounds per game over the two-day event.

DOUBLE-DOUBLE X TWO
Senior Cam Black posted two straight double-doubles in the Falcons two contests in Cancun, Mexico at the 2013 Cancun Challenge. The 6-10 center posted 12 points and 14 rebounds versus Presbyterian and then 10 points and 13 rebounds against Oral Roberts. With his second straight double-double, Black becomes the first Falcon to accomplish that feat since Nate Miller posted three-straight double-doubles in March of 2008.

WE'LL TAKE THAT, THANK YOU VERY MUCH
The Falcons set a new school record for thefts as a team in a single game in its season opener versus Earlham, as BGSU recorded 22 steals overall for the game. Guards Jehvon Clarke and JD Tisdale each recorded six steals apiece, both career-highs.

RECORD SETTING SEASON OPENING WIN OVER EARLHAM
The 53-point win over Earlham was the largest margin of victory for a Falcons' team since BGSU defeated Urbana 114-52 back on Dec. 22, 1999. BGSU also reached the 100-point mark for the first time since defeating Urbana 103-78 back on Nov. 21, 2003. The Falcons had six players score in double figures in the season opening win for the first time since the Nov. 28, 2009 vs. Milwaukee.

COACH ORR'S COLLEGIATE NUMBERS
Head Coach Louis Orr reached a number of career milestones in the season opening contest versus Earlham, as he recorded his 500th career win at the collegiate level as player, assistant coach and head coach. The 2013-14 season opener was also his 800th career game as a participant in some capacity at the collegiate level.

MORE ON ORR
Coach Louis Orr has currently amassed 194 career wins as a head coach at his three posts (BGSU, Seton Hall and Siena) and is only six wins shy of 200 career victories.

HOME COURT ADVANTAGE
In the last two years, the Stroh Center has proven to be a difficult place for opponents to play. The Falcons went 23-9 at home over the last two years, including posting a 3-0 mark at home in 2011-12 against teams that eventually went to the NCAA Tournament. Overall, the Falcons are 26-10 in the Stroh Center, which comes out to a .722 winning percentage, as BGSU is 3-1 at home this year.

THAT 70'S STROH
Bowling Green is 14-0 all-time when scoring at least 70 points in the Stroh Center. The Falcons reached 70 points six times last season and dropped 70 points or more five times in 2011-12.

DOUBLE-DIGIT HOME WINS
BGSU has won at least 10 home games in each of the past three seasons. This year, the Falcons are 3-1 at home and have a total of 15 home contests this season.

PAINT PRESENCE
Head Coach Louis Orr's philosophy is always to play inside-out and the Falcons have done that well during his tenure. Over his last four-plus seasons, BGSU has scored 20 or more points in the paint in 122-of-143 games. BGSU has scored a high of 58 points in the paint twice during that span, including 58 points in a win versus Earlham in the season opener.

FRESH FACES
BGSU head coach Louis Orr has four new players on the 2013-14 squad. JD Tisdale (Flint, Mich./Swartz Creek High School), Zack Denny (Germantown, Ohio/Valley View High School), and Garrett Mayleben (Milford, Ohio/Milford High School) will all join transfer Josh Gomez (Brooklyn, N.Y./Rice High School/Iona) among this year's incoming class.

FALCONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Bowling Green will play a minimum of two games this year on Time Warner Cable Sports, per the Mid-American Conference regional television package. BGSU will play at Western Michigan on Jan. 19 and then at home against Akron on Feb. 9 on TWC Sports. The Falcons will also play twice on ESPN3 vs. South Florida and at Wisconsin, as well as twice on a Fox Sports Network affiliate in Fox Sports 1 at Xavier and Fox Sports Midwest Plus at Saint Louis.

MEDIA PICKS BOWLING GREEN SIXTH IN PRESEASON POLL
After graduating their top-two scorers, as well as three of its five starters, Bowling Green was selected to finish sixth in the Mid-American Conference East Division by vote of the league's MAC News Media. Akron was selected to win the East, followed by Buffalo, Ohio, Kent State, and Miami.

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