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Bowling Green State University Athletics
Tuesday, January 25
Bowling Green, Ohio
7:00 PM
Bowling Green State University
vs
Eastern Michigan
Photo by: Jill Borthwick, BGSU Athletics
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BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University men's basketball program will return to the Stroh Center this Tuesday (Jan. 25) to host the Eastern Michigan Eagles for the first of two consecutive home games. The game is set for a 7:00 p.m. tip-off and will mark the ninth MAC game of the season for BGSU. The game between the Falcons and Eagles will be available to stream on ESPN+. Fans can also tune in to the action via radio on WFRO Eagle 99. A live stat link will be provided by bgsufalcons.com with live updates available on Twitter (@BGSUMHoops).Â
The game between Bowling Green and Eastern Michigan will be the only scheduled meeting between the teams this season and the 97th meeting all-time. The Falcons hold the advantage all-time, being 53-43 against the Eagles and 32-15 when hosting the series. Bowling Green will enter riding a five-game winning streak in the all-time series, including winning the last two matchups to be held at the Stroh Center.Â
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At The Game: Coaches v. Cancer // Faculty Staff AppreciationÂ
The Falcons will be hosting Coaches v. Cancer Tuesday night at the Stroh. It will also be Faculty Staff Appreciation night. BGSU Faculty and Staff can receive discounted tickets when purchased in advance with a promotional code.Â
Tickets and Attendance Guidelines
Tickets for Tuesday's game are available for digital purchase HERE.Â
Regardless of vaccination status, all guests, staff, and vendors will be required to wear a face covering while in the Stroh Center. Fans are not required to show proof of vaccination to enter the Stroh Center, but face coverings – covering the nose and mouth – are required for all fans as they watch the game from their assigned seat and enter, exit, and move around. Children 2 and younger will not be required to wear a face covering. If spectators are unable to wear face coverings, they are encouraged not to attend games in-person for the sake of their health and the health of others.
A Bowling Green Win Would …Â
Estimating EasternÂ
Eastern Michigan will enter the game against the Falcons having lost their last three games. The Eagles have been bested by Akron (46-44), Kent State (56-47) and Northern Illinois (77-70) over that stretch. Noah Farrakhan leads the Eagles in scoring, averaging 16.2 points per game.Â
Plowden's Big WeekÂ
Last week, the Falcons played three games and Daeqwon Plowden was able to score at least 17 points in each contest. After being held scoreless in the first half against Northern Illinois, Plowden rattled off 17 in the second half. That combined with 20 points against Akron and 23 against Western Michigan gave Plowden an average of 20 points per game for the week. After the scoreless half against NIU, Plowden went on to average 12 points per half the rest of the week.Â
Curtis Embracing Starting RoleÂ
Samari Curtis entered the starting lineup for the Falcons on Nov. 28 against Chicago State and has become a key part of the lineup. Since entering the starting rotation, Curtis is third on the team for points per game, averaging 9.9, and leads the team in assists over that span (43) as well as steals (14).Â
Explosive Offense ContinuesÂ
Over the three games last week the Falcons averaged 80 points per game. That mark helped BGSU maintain an average of 82.9 points per game, the sixth highest scoring offense in the country. The five teams that have a higher average than Bowling Green are Gonzaga (90.2), Arizona (88.7), South Dakota State (87.6), Purdue (84.7) and Iowa (83.1).Â
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons' men's basketball team on social media
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGSUMHoops
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsumhoops'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics'
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
The game between Bowling Green and Eastern Michigan will be the only scheduled meeting between the teams this season and the 97th meeting all-time. The Falcons hold the advantage all-time, being 53-43 against the Eagles and 32-15 when hosting the series. Bowling Green will enter riding a five-game winning streak in the all-time series, including winning the last two matchups to be held at the Stroh Center.Â
Â
At The Game: Coaches v. Cancer // Faculty Staff AppreciationÂ
The Falcons will be hosting Coaches v. Cancer Tuesday night at the Stroh. It will also be Faculty Staff Appreciation night. BGSU Faculty and Staff can receive discounted tickets when purchased in advance with a promotional code.Â
Tickets and Attendance Guidelines
Tickets for Tuesday's game are available for digital purchase HERE.Â
Regardless of vaccination status, all guests, staff, and vendors will be required to wear a face covering while in the Stroh Center. Fans are not required to show proof of vaccination to enter the Stroh Center, but face coverings – covering the nose and mouth – are required for all fans as they watch the game from their assigned seat and enter, exit, and move around. Children 2 and younger will not be required to wear a face covering. If spectators are unable to wear face coverings, they are encouraged not to attend games in-person for the sake of their health and the health of others.
A Bowling Green Win Would …Â
- Mark the second consecutive win for BGSU.Â
- Be the sixth straight win against Eastern Michigan for the Falcons.
- Continue a three-game winning streak at home against EMU.
Estimating EasternÂ
Eastern Michigan will enter the game against the Falcons having lost their last three games. The Eagles have been bested by Akron (46-44), Kent State (56-47) and Northern Illinois (77-70) over that stretch. Noah Farrakhan leads the Eagles in scoring, averaging 16.2 points per game.Â
Plowden's Big WeekÂ
Last week, the Falcons played three games and Daeqwon Plowden was able to score at least 17 points in each contest. After being held scoreless in the first half against Northern Illinois, Plowden rattled off 17 in the second half. That combined with 20 points against Akron and 23 against Western Michigan gave Plowden an average of 20 points per game for the week. After the scoreless half against NIU, Plowden went on to average 12 points per half the rest of the week.Â
Curtis Embracing Starting RoleÂ
Samari Curtis entered the starting lineup for the Falcons on Nov. 28 against Chicago State and has become a key part of the lineup. Since entering the starting rotation, Curtis is third on the team for points per game, averaging 9.9, and leads the team in assists over that span (43) as well as steals (14).Â
Explosive Offense ContinuesÂ
Over the three games last week the Falcons averaged 80 points per game. That mark helped BGSU maintain an average of 82.9 points per game, the sixth highest scoring offense in the country. The five teams that have a higher average than Bowling Green are Gonzaga (90.2), Arizona (88.7), South Dakota State (87.6), Purdue (84.7) and Iowa (83.1).Â
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons' men's basketball team on social media
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGSUMHoops
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsumhoops'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics'
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
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