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Lexi Fleming (25) & Kadie Hempfling (35) each have been named to the Preseason All-MAC Team
Falcons Tabbed for Third in MAC; Fleming, Hempfling Named to Preseason All-MAC Team
October 27, 2022 | Women's Basketball
BGSU Women’s Hoops Announces Promotional Themes for 2022-23
CLEVELAND, Ohio (BGSU Strategic Communications) – The Bowling Green State University women's basketball team has been picked to finish third in the Mid-American Conference race in the 2022-23 season. The MAC office released the Women's Basketball Coaches' Preseason Poll and the Preseason All-MAC Teams – determined via voting by the league's 12 head coaches – on Thursday morning (Oct. 27).
Additionally, both Lexi Fleming and Kadie Hempfling were selected to the Preseason All-MAC Second Team.
Toledo was the choice of the coaches to win the MAC regular-season crown in '22-23. The Rockets received 143 points and 11 of the 12 first-place votes. Ball State garnered 130 points and the other first-place vote, with the Falcons getting 109 points, Kent State 103 and Northern Illinois 99.
Fleming, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio (Mercy McAuley), recently was named to the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Preseason Watch List. She returns after missing the 2021-22 season due to injury. In the '20-21 campaign, Fleming was named the MAC Freshman of the Year, and also was named to the All-MAC Second Team.
Fleming played in 27 of BGSU's 29 games in 2020-21, starting all 27, and led the team in scoring with 15.9 points per game. She also paced the Falcons in minutes played, free throws made and attempted, FT percentage, steals and steals per game in her initial season in Northwest Ohio.
She made 57 three-point field goals that winter to rank second on the Falcons, and also was fourth on the team in assists. Fleming's total of 67 steals was the highest by a freshman in BGSU history.
Hempfling, a native of Ottawa, Ohio (Ottawa-Glandorf HS), was named to the All-MAC Third Team last season, earning that honor for the second consecutive year. She led the Falcons in scoring, with 11.7 ppg, and also paced BGSU in field-goal pct. while ranking fourth in rebounding, assists and steals.
Hempfling, the lone Falcon to start all 33 games last season, led the team in plus/minus rating, at +93. She hit 51 three-point field goals and shot 43.2% from the arc. Entering the 2022-23 season, she has played in 123 games, making 122 total – and 122 consecutive – starts in the Orange and Brown.
Hempfling enters the 2022-23 season ranked fifth in BGSU history in career games started, and she is 22nd in career scoring (1,206 points), 10th in rebounding (773) and sixth in assists (420). She is the only player in BGSU women's basketball history with at least 1,000 points, 700 rebounds and 400 assists.
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The Falcons have also announced the promotional schedule for the 2022-23 season. The home opener, set for Nov. 14 vs. Wright State, will be Heroes Day. Free tickets will be available to military, police, firefighters and medical staff for the game.
Two weeks later (Nov. 28) will be the Falcons' annual Unity Game when Detroit Mercy comes to town.
The MAC opener vs. Eastern Michigan (Jan. 7) will be Faith & Family Day, with Dollar Night set for the Jan. 11 game vs. Central Michigan. That contest will feature $1 tickets, parking and concessions.
One week later (Jan. 18), the 'Battle of I-75' will see UT come to the Stroh Center, with fans encouraged to wear orange as part of an Orange Out. The Kent State game (Jan. 21) will be Superhero Day.
The first day of February is National Girls and Women in Sports Day. This celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. Three days later, the Miami (OH) game will be both Title IX Day and Alumnae Day, with a host of former Falcons expected back on campus.
The Feb. 15 game vs. Northern Illinois will be the team's annual Play 4Kay Game, while the Feb. 25 contest against Buffalo will be Senior Day at the Stroh.
2022-23 MAC PRESEASON POLL
1. 1. Toledo (11 first-place votes) – 143 points
2. Ball State (1) – 130
3. Bowling Green – 109
4. Kent State – 103
5. Northern Illinois – 99
6. Western Michigan – 91
7. Ohio – 61
8. Akron – 50
9. Eastern Michigan – 46
10. Buffalo – 40
11. Miami – 35
12. Central Michigan – 29
2022-23 PRESEASON ALL-MAC TEAMS
FIRST TEAM
Quinesha Lockett, G, Toledo, Sr.
A'Jah Davis, F, Northern Illinois, Sr.
Ally Becki, G, Ball State, So.
Peyton Scott, G, Miami, Sr.
Sophia Wiard, G, Toledo, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
Lauren Ross, G, Western Michigan, R-So.
Chelby Koker, G, Northern Illinois, Sr.
Lexi Fleming, G, Bowling Green, Jr.
Reagan Bass, F, Akron, So.
Kadie Hempfling, F, Bowling Green, Sr.
BGSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
2022-23 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
Nov. 14 vs. Wright State – Heroes Day - Free tickets for military, police, fire fighters, medical staff
Nov. 28 vs. Detroit Mercy – Unity Game
Jan. 7 vs. Eastern Michigan – Faith & Family Day – Group rate for churches
Jan. 11 vs. Central Michigan – Dollar Night – $1 tickets, parking, concessions
Jan. 18 vs. Toledo – Orange Out
Jan. 21 vs. Kent State – Superhero Day
Feb. 1 vs. Western Michigan – National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Feb. 4 vs. Miami (OH) – Title IX Day / Alumnae Day
Feb. 15 vs. Northern Illinois – Play 4Kay Game
Feb. 25 vs. Buffalo – Senior Day
Additionally, both Lexi Fleming and Kadie Hempfling were selected to the Preseason All-MAC Second Team.
Toledo was the choice of the coaches to win the MAC regular-season crown in '22-23. The Rockets received 143 points and 11 of the 12 first-place votes. Ball State garnered 130 points and the other first-place vote, with the Falcons getting 109 points, Kent State 103 and Northern Illinois 99.
Fleming, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio (Mercy McAuley), recently was named to the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Preseason Watch List. She returns after missing the 2021-22 season due to injury. In the '20-21 campaign, Fleming was named the MAC Freshman of the Year, and also was named to the All-MAC Second Team.
Fleming played in 27 of BGSU's 29 games in 2020-21, starting all 27, and led the team in scoring with 15.9 points per game. She also paced the Falcons in minutes played, free throws made and attempted, FT percentage, steals and steals per game in her initial season in Northwest Ohio.
She made 57 three-point field goals that winter to rank second on the Falcons, and also was fourth on the team in assists. Fleming's total of 67 steals was the highest by a freshman in BGSU history.
Hempfling, a native of Ottawa, Ohio (Ottawa-Glandorf HS), was named to the All-MAC Third Team last season, earning that honor for the second consecutive year. She led the Falcons in scoring, with 11.7 ppg, and also paced BGSU in field-goal pct. while ranking fourth in rebounding, assists and steals.
Hempfling, the lone Falcon to start all 33 games last season, led the team in plus/minus rating, at +93. She hit 51 three-point field goals and shot 43.2% from the arc. Entering the 2022-23 season, she has played in 123 games, making 122 total – and 122 consecutive – starts in the Orange and Brown.
Hempfling enters the 2022-23 season ranked fifth in BGSU history in career games started, and she is 22nd in career scoring (1,206 points), 10th in rebounding (773) and sixth in assists (420). She is the only player in BGSU women's basketball history with at least 1,000 points, 700 rebounds and 400 assists.
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The Falcons have also announced the promotional schedule for the 2022-23 season. The home opener, set for Nov. 14 vs. Wright State, will be Heroes Day. Free tickets will be available to military, police, firefighters and medical staff for the game.
Two weeks later (Nov. 28) will be the Falcons' annual Unity Game when Detroit Mercy comes to town.
The MAC opener vs. Eastern Michigan (Jan. 7) will be Faith & Family Day, with Dollar Night set for the Jan. 11 game vs. Central Michigan. That contest will feature $1 tickets, parking and concessions.
One week later (Jan. 18), the 'Battle of I-75' will see UT come to the Stroh Center, with fans encouraged to wear orange as part of an Orange Out. The Kent State game (Jan. 21) will be Superhero Day.
The first day of February is National Girls and Women in Sports Day. This celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. Three days later, the Miami (OH) game will be both Title IX Day and Alumnae Day, with a host of former Falcons expected back on campus.
The Feb. 15 game vs. Northern Illinois will be the team's annual Play 4Kay Game, while the Feb. 25 contest against Buffalo will be Senior Day at the Stroh.
2022-23 MAC PRESEASON POLL
1. 1. Toledo (11 first-place votes) – 143 points
2. Ball State (1) – 130
3. Bowling Green – 109
4. Kent State – 103
5. Northern Illinois – 99
6. Western Michigan – 91
7. Ohio – 61
8. Akron – 50
9. Eastern Michigan – 46
10. Buffalo – 40
11. Miami – 35
12. Central Michigan – 29
2022-23 PRESEASON ALL-MAC TEAMS
FIRST TEAM
Quinesha Lockett, G, Toledo, Sr.
A'Jah Davis, F, Northern Illinois, Sr.
Ally Becki, G, Ball State, So.
Peyton Scott, G, Miami, Sr.
Sophia Wiard, G, Toledo, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
Lauren Ross, G, Western Michigan, R-So.
Chelby Koker, G, Northern Illinois, Sr.
Lexi Fleming, G, Bowling Green, Jr.
Reagan Bass, F, Akron, So.
Kadie Hempfling, F, Bowling Green, Sr.
BGSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
2022-23 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
Nov. 14 vs. Wright State – Heroes Day - Free tickets for military, police, fire fighters, medical staff
Nov. 28 vs. Detroit Mercy – Unity Game
Jan. 7 vs. Eastern Michigan – Faith & Family Day – Group rate for churches
Jan. 11 vs. Central Michigan – Dollar Night – $1 tickets, parking, concessions
Jan. 18 vs. Toledo – Orange Out
Jan. 21 vs. Kent State – Superhero Day
Feb. 1 vs. Western Michigan – National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Feb. 4 vs. Miami (OH) – Title IX Day / Alumnae Day
Feb. 15 vs. Northern Illinois – Play 4Kay Game
Feb. 25 vs. Buffalo – Senior Day
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