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Bowling Green State University Athletics
Friday, November 8
Baton Rouge, LA
8:00 PM EST
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Falcons Show Fight In 88-79 Loss At No. 22 LSU
November 08, 2019 | Men's Basketball
Box Score
Post-Game Audio: Coach Huger With Todd Walker
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Bowling Green State University men's basketball team went toe-to-toe for a majority of the night with 22-ranked Louisiana State University on Friday (Nov. 8) night, but the Tigers held on for an 88-79 victory. The non-conference contest was played at LSU's Maravich Center. The Falcons are now 1-1 on the young season.
The difference in the ballgame was a 19-0 run for LSU late in the first half. Prior to the Tigers' 19-0 run, Bowling Green had taken a 20-15 lead with 12:21 left in the first half. After the big run for the Tigers, the Falcons went on to out-score LSU by a 59-54 margin over the final 23:53 of the game.
The Falcons were held to 32.0 percent (24-of-75) shooting in the contest. However, Bowling Green shot 40.0 percent from deep, making 14-of-35 attempts. BGSU went a strong 17-of-21 (81.0 percent) from the free throw line.
LSU, after making seven triples in the first half, was held to a 0-for-3 mark in the second half. The Tigers shot 47.4 percent (27-of-57) from the field as a team. Another key factor in the contest was free throw shooting, as LSU attempted 13 more foul shots and made 10 more free throws than the Falcons. LSU went 27-of-34 (79.4 percent) from the line.
BGSU had more steals than LSU (11-3), and had 12 assists compared to nine turnovers. The Tigers had 11 assists and 16 turnovers. The Falcons had 15 offensive boards and 41 total for the game. LSU registered nine offensive boards and 46 total rebounds.
PLAYER NOTES
• Redshirt-freshman guard Justin Turner scored 26 points to lead all scorers. Turner has now scored 20-plus points a total of 28 times in his career. His 26-point night marks his ninth-highest scoring game of his career.
• Turner, who shot 10-of-19 from the field, including a 4-of-7 clip from downtown, also had six rebounds, three assists and three steals.
• With his 20 points, Turner moved up four spots on BGSU's all-time scoring list. Turner now ranks 29th all-time. On the night, Turner surpassed Martin Samarco (2005-07 | 1,151), Spencer Parker (2012-16 | 1,160), Rich Walker (1968-71 | 1,167), and Joe Moore (1987-91 | 1,168). Turner has scored 1,172 points in 71 career games.
• In his return to action, sophomore guard Caleb Fields scored 17 points, and drilled 4-of-7 attempts from downtown. The 17-point game is the second-highest scoring game of Fields' career. Fields career-high came last season versus UT Martin, when he made a BGSU freshman-record six triples in a 24-poimt outburst.
• Senior guard Dylan Frye scored 15 points and drilled two triples, marking the 54th game of his career in which he's converted on multiple three-pointers. Frye also had three rebounds, five assists and only one turnover.
• Junior forward Trey Diggs went 3-of-8 from three-point land to finish with nine points. Diggs also had a career-high five rebounds in 16 minutes of action.
• Going up against five-star center Trendon Watford, sophomore center Tayler Mattos more than held his own. Watford went 4-of-12 from the floor and had 10 rebounds, while Mattos collected 12 rebounds and added four points.
• In his debut as a Falcon, redshirt-freshman center Dylan Swingle played six minutes. He drew three fouls, scored three points and also dished out an assist on a Caleb Fields triple. Swingle received a waiver from the NCAA, and has four years of eligibility for the Falcons.
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BGSU Men's Basketball Season Tickets – Purchase Today
2019-20 BGSU Men's Basketball Schedule
2019-20 BGSU Men's Basketball Quick Facts / Prospectus
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UPCOMING HOME SCHEDULE
Nov. 15 | 11 a.m. | vs. Fairmont State | TICKETS | WATCH | LIVE STATS
Nov. 30 | 4 p.m. | vs. Dartmouth | TICKETS | WATCH | LIVE STATS
FOLLOW THE FALCONS
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Website: BGSUFalcons.com
Post-Game Audio: Coach Huger With Todd Walker
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Bowling Green State University men's basketball team went toe-to-toe for a majority of the night with 22-ranked Louisiana State University on Friday (Nov. 8) night, but the Tigers held on for an 88-79 victory. The non-conference contest was played at LSU's Maravich Center. The Falcons are now 1-1 on the young season.
The difference in the ballgame was a 19-0 run for LSU late in the first half. Prior to the Tigers' 19-0 run, Bowling Green had taken a 20-15 lead with 12:21 left in the first half. After the big run for the Tigers, the Falcons went on to out-score LSU by a 59-54 margin over the final 23:53 of the game.
The Falcons were held to 32.0 percent (24-of-75) shooting in the contest. However, Bowling Green shot 40.0 percent from deep, making 14-of-35 attempts. BGSU went a strong 17-of-21 (81.0 percent) from the free throw line.
LSU, after making seven triples in the first half, was held to a 0-for-3 mark in the second half. The Tigers shot 47.4 percent (27-of-57) from the field as a team. Another key factor in the contest was free throw shooting, as LSU attempted 13 more foul shots and made 10 more free throws than the Falcons. LSU went 27-of-34 (79.4 percent) from the line.
BGSU had more steals than LSU (11-3), and had 12 assists compared to nine turnovers. The Tigers had 11 assists and 16 turnovers. The Falcons had 15 offensive boards and 41 total for the game. LSU registered nine offensive boards and 46 total rebounds.
PLAYER NOTES
• Redshirt-freshman guard Justin Turner scored 26 points to lead all scorers. Turner has now scored 20-plus points a total of 28 times in his career. His 26-point night marks his ninth-highest scoring game of his career.
• Turner, who shot 10-of-19 from the field, including a 4-of-7 clip from downtown, also had six rebounds, three assists and three steals.
• With his 20 points, Turner moved up four spots on BGSU's all-time scoring list. Turner now ranks 29th all-time. On the night, Turner surpassed Martin Samarco (2005-07 | 1,151), Spencer Parker (2012-16 | 1,160), Rich Walker (1968-71 | 1,167), and Joe Moore (1987-91 | 1,168). Turner has scored 1,172 points in 71 career games.
• In his return to action, sophomore guard Caleb Fields scored 17 points, and drilled 4-of-7 attempts from downtown. The 17-point game is the second-highest scoring game of Fields' career. Fields career-high came last season versus UT Martin, when he made a BGSU freshman-record six triples in a 24-poimt outburst.
• Senior guard Dylan Frye scored 15 points and drilled two triples, marking the 54th game of his career in which he's converted on multiple three-pointers. Frye also had three rebounds, five assists and only one turnover.
• Junior forward Trey Diggs went 3-of-8 from three-point land to finish with nine points. Diggs also had a career-high five rebounds in 16 minutes of action.
• Going up against five-star center Trendon Watford, sophomore center Tayler Mattos more than held his own. Watford went 4-of-12 from the floor and had 10 rebounds, while Mattos collected 12 rebounds and added four points.
• In his debut as a Falcon, redshirt-freshman center Dylan Swingle played six minutes. He drew three fouls, scored three points and also dished out an assist on a Caleb Fields triple. Swingle received a waiver from the NCAA, and has four years of eligibility for the Falcons.
MEN'S BASKETBALL LINKS
BGSU Men's Basketball Season Tickets – Purchase Today
2019-20 BGSU Men's Basketball Schedule
2019-20 BGSU Men's Basketball Quick Facts / Prospectus
Join The Falcon Club Today!
UPCOMING HOME SCHEDULE
Nov. 15 | 11 a.m. | vs. Fairmont State | TICKETS | WATCH | LIVE STATS
Nov. 30 | 4 p.m. | vs. Dartmouth | TICKETS | WATCH | LIVE STATS
FOLLOW THE FALCONS
Twitter: @BGSUMHoops / @BGAthletics
Instagram: @BGFalcons
Website: BGSUFalcons.com
Team Stats
BGSU
LSU
FG%
.320
.474
3FG%
.400
.389
FT%
.810
.794
RB
41
46
TO
9
16
STL
11
3
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
26
FGM
10
3FGM
4
FTM
2
Pts
17
FGM
4
3FGM
4
FTM
5
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
0
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