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Friday, October 4
Bowling Green, Ohio
6:00 PM
Bowling Green State University
vs
Akron
Photo by: Isaiah Vazquez/BGSU Athletics
Falcons Set To Defend The Stroh As MAC Schedule Resumes
October 02, 2019 | Volleyball
Bowling Green, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University volleyball program will return to the Stroh Center this weekend (Oct. 4-5) to take on the Akron Zips and Buffalo Bulls to begin the home portion of their MAC schedule. The Falcons will enter the weekend holding on to first place in the MAC East after opening conference play last weekend with two wins, pushing their record to 8-6 (2-0 MAC). Bowling Green is also 3-0 at home this year after taking first place at the Hampton Inn Bowling Green Invitational following an undefeated weekend at the Stroh Center.Â
Next Home Match: Bowling Green will return to the Stroh Center on Oct. 4 to take on Akron. Tickets for that game, and all BGSU home matches, can be purchased HERE.Â
FULL GAME NOTES
Weekend Promotions
BGSU will have a full weekend of promotions on deck for the two volleyball matches. Beginning on Friday against Akron, the Falcons will have an Orange Out where fans are encouraged to wear orange while the first 50 fans will receive a free T-Shirt. Additionally, Friday will also serve as Alumni Night for Bowling Green as the team is inviting all alumni to attend the game and be recognized for their contributions to the Falcon volleyball program. Saturday will then serve as Heroes Day at the Stroh Center. All Military, EMS, Police and Firefighters will receive a free ticket to the match. The first 100 fans will also receive a Freddie Falcon Military Bobblehead. Finally, Saturday will also be the first of four volleyball Chalk Talks for volleyball season ticket holders. A full release on details for the Chalk Talks can be found HERE.
Last Time Out
The Falcons began MAC play last weekend, traveling to face Ohio and Kent State. On Friday against Ohio, Bowling Green fell behind early, losing the first two sets, but stormed back into the match, ultimately winning 3-2, overcoming the deficit. In the fifth set of the match, BGSU found themselves battling back again after trailing, capturing the final two points of the match after a 13-13 tie to beat the Bobcats. The Falcons carried that momentum into Saturday, moving north to Kent State where the Orange and Brown snagged a three-set sweep over the Golden Flashes. Against the Flashes, the Falcons accumulated a.375 hitting percentage, the second-highest mark of the season behind only the match against Charlotte where they hit .447.
Scouting The Zips
Akron will enter as the only other 2-0 MAC East team on Friday while also holding a 9-4 overall record. Akron began conference play last weekend, traveling to Buffalo and hosting Ball State. The Zips won both matches, but needed five sets to do so against both the Bulls and Cardinals. With those two wins, Akron extended their current win streak to seven games, dating back to Sept. 13. In common opponents, both the Falcons and Zips have faced Xavier and Wright State. Akron beat Xavier 3-2 while falling to Wright State 3-0. As for Bowling Green, the Falcons defeated both Xavier and Wright State by scores of 3-1. For the series, Bowling Green leads Akron with a 42-16 record against the Zips, including being 20-8 when playing in Bowling Green.
Scouting The Bulls
The Bulls enter the weekend with a 1-1 conference standing and a 5-9 season record with Miami scheduled on Friday before facing Bowling Green on Saturday. Buffalo split their MAC slate a weekend ago, falling to Akron while beating Toledo, seeing both matches go to five sets. Last season, Bowling Green hosted Buffalo to conclude the home portion of the Falcons schedule, falling in five sets. However, the Orange and Brown swept Buffalo in three sets when the Bulls hosted. All-time, Bowling Green leads the series with the Bulls with a 30-9 record, including being 15-4 when hosting Buffalo.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons volleyball team on social media
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGSUVolleyball
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsuvolleyball'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics' and 'Bowling Green State University Volleyball'
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
Next Home Match: Bowling Green will return to the Stroh Center on Oct. 4 to take on Akron. Tickets for that game, and all BGSU home matches, can be purchased HERE.Â
FULL GAME NOTES
Weekend Promotions
BGSU will have a full weekend of promotions on deck for the two volleyball matches. Beginning on Friday against Akron, the Falcons will have an Orange Out where fans are encouraged to wear orange while the first 50 fans will receive a free T-Shirt. Additionally, Friday will also serve as Alumni Night for Bowling Green as the team is inviting all alumni to attend the game and be recognized for their contributions to the Falcon volleyball program. Saturday will then serve as Heroes Day at the Stroh Center. All Military, EMS, Police and Firefighters will receive a free ticket to the match. The first 100 fans will also receive a Freddie Falcon Military Bobblehead. Finally, Saturday will also be the first of four volleyball Chalk Talks for volleyball season ticket holders. A full release on details for the Chalk Talks can be found HERE.
Last Time Out
The Falcons began MAC play last weekend, traveling to face Ohio and Kent State. On Friday against Ohio, Bowling Green fell behind early, losing the first two sets, but stormed back into the match, ultimately winning 3-2, overcoming the deficit. In the fifth set of the match, BGSU found themselves battling back again after trailing, capturing the final two points of the match after a 13-13 tie to beat the Bobcats. The Falcons carried that momentum into Saturday, moving north to Kent State where the Orange and Brown snagged a three-set sweep over the Golden Flashes. Against the Flashes, the Falcons accumulated a.375 hitting percentage, the second-highest mark of the season behind only the match against Charlotte where they hit .447.
Scouting The Zips
Akron will enter as the only other 2-0 MAC East team on Friday while also holding a 9-4 overall record. Akron began conference play last weekend, traveling to Buffalo and hosting Ball State. The Zips won both matches, but needed five sets to do so against both the Bulls and Cardinals. With those two wins, Akron extended their current win streak to seven games, dating back to Sept. 13. In common opponents, both the Falcons and Zips have faced Xavier and Wright State. Akron beat Xavier 3-2 while falling to Wright State 3-0. As for Bowling Green, the Falcons defeated both Xavier and Wright State by scores of 3-1. For the series, Bowling Green leads Akron with a 42-16 record against the Zips, including being 20-8 when playing in Bowling Green.
Scouting The Bulls
The Bulls enter the weekend with a 1-1 conference standing and a 5-9 season record with Miami scheduled on Friday before facing Bowling Green on Saturday. Buffalo split their MAC slate a weekend ago, falling to Akron while beating Toledo, seeing both matches go to five sets. Last season, Bowling Green hosted Buffalo to conclude the home portion of the Falcons schedule, falling in five sets. However, the Orange and Brown swept Buffalo in three sets when the Bulls hosted. All-time, Bowling Green leads the series with the Bulls with a 30-9 record, including being 15-4 when hosting Buffalo.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons volleyball team on social media
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGSUVolleyball
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsuvolleyball'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics' and 'Bowling Green State University Volleyball'
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
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