Bowling Green State University Athletics
Friday, September 9
Bowling Green, Ohio
7:00 PM
Bowling Green State University
vs
Michigan State
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Falcons Host Michigan State Friday Night
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BGSU concludes a stretch of three-straight games vs. Big Ten foes
FALCONS vs. MICHIGAN STATE – Friday, September 9
7:00 p.m. | Cochrane Stadium | Bowling Green, Ohio
• Video/Web Stream: WBGU-TV (YouTube) •
• Live Stats: BGSUFalcons.com | Twitter: @BGSUmenssoccer •
FIRST TOUCH
• The Bowling Green State University men's soccer team concludes a three-game stretch against Big Ten Conference opponents this weekend. Head coach Eric Nichols and the Falcons face Michigan State University on Friday evening (Sept. 9). First touch is set for 7:00 p.m., and admission is free.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE FALCONS
• Friday's MSU matchup will be streamed on YouTube, free of charge, and produced by WBGU-TV. Live stats and Twitter updates (@BGSUmenssoccer), as always, will also be available.
• Links to live audio/video/stats for all 2022 matches can be found on the web at BGSUFalcons.com (on the men's soccer schedule page as well as at the top of the main page) on game day.
ALUMNI WEEKEND
• The Michigan State match is part of BGSU men's soccer's Alumni Weekend, with a number of former Falcon greats expected to be in attendance on Friday night.
FASCINATING FALCON FACTS
• The Falcons enter the MSU matchup with an overall record of 0-2-2 on the young season. BGSU has allowed just two goals in four matches, with one coming via a penalty kick, but the Falcons have been kept off the scoresheet at the other end of the park.
• Most recently, BGSU battled Michigan to a scoreless draw on Monday (Sept. 5) in Ann Arbor. The Falcons tripled up the Wolverines in shot attempts, with BG's 15-5 advantage including a 6-1 lead in shots on goal.
• The Falcons opened the season with a scoreless tie at DePaul, before suffering 1-0 losses at Loyola (Ill.) and at home against Ohio State. In both setbacks, the opponent scored in the 80th minute or later.
• Brendan Graves and the BGSU back line have been stellar in goal this season so far. Graves has allowed just two goals – including one on a PK – in 360 minutes of action. Graves has 10 saves and leads the Mid-American Conference with a goals-against average of 0.50 this season, and he now has a career GAA of 1.25 and four shutouts in 11 career starts.
NOTES AND NUMBERS
• BG is 32-10-11 at home since the start of the 2015 season and 26-8-11 (.685) since the beginning of 2016. BGSU went 8-1-3 at Cochrane in the 2021 calendar year.
• Entering the MSU match, the Falcons have an overall record of 36-22-9 over the last 67 games, dating to midway through the 2018 season. Fourteen of the 22 setbacks in that time have come by a single goal.
• The Falcons have been picked to win the MAC regular-season title in 2022. BGSU received 19 points in the league preseason coaches poll, with both Akron and Northern Illinois garnering 18 points.
THE OPPONENT
• Michigan State brings a 1-3-0 record into Friday's match. The Spartans opened the season with a 2-1 win over Army West Point, but have since dropped home matches to Notre Dame (3-2) and Western Michigan (1-0). Most recently, MSU opened the road portion of the schedule with a 2-0 loss at Akron on Monday. Four different Spartans have scored one goal apiece, while Owen Finnerty has played all 360 minutes in goal. Finnerty has 15 saves and a 1.75 GAA. Last season, the Spartans went 6-9-2 overall and 2-4-2 in the Big Ten Conference under head coach Damon Rensing.
THE SERIES
• BGSU trails Michigan State, 24-17-6, in the all-time series, but the Falcons captured last year's meeting to snap a long winless streak vs. the Spartans. The Orange and Brown went to East Lansing and picked up a 3-0 victory last year, BG's first win over the Spartans since 2001. The Falcons had been 0-16-1 vs. MSU since that 2001 meeting. BGSU's last home win over the Green and White came in 1998, and State has won the last nine meetings at Cochrane Stadium. The Falcons are 10-12-2 at home and 7-12-3 on the road vs. Michigan State over the years.
UP NEXT
• The Falcons head to Colorado next weekend, taking on Air Force on Saturday, Sept. 17. First touch for that match is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET.
• Then, the Falcons will end the month of September with a pair of home matchups, facing Oakland (Sept. 23) and Western Michigan (Sept. 27) at Cochrane Stadium.
FOLLOW THE FALCONS
• For more information on the BGSU men's soccer program, follow the Falcons on Twitter (@BGAthletics and @BGSUmenssoccer), Instagram (bgsumenssoccer) and Facebook (BGMensSoccer) as well as on the web right here at BGSUFalcons.com.
7:00 p.m. | Cochrane Stadium | Bowling Green, Ohio
• Video/Web Stream: WBGU-TV (YouTube) •
• Live Stats: BGSUFalcons.com | Twitter: @BGSUmenssoccer •
FIRST TOUCH
• The Bowling Green State University men's soccer team concludes a three-game stretch against Big Ten Conference opponents this weekend. Head coach Eric Nichols and the Falcons face Michigan State University on Friday evening (Sept. 9). First touch is set for 7:00 p.m., and admission is free.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE FALCONS
• Friday's MSU matchup will be streamed on YouTube, free of charge, and produced by WBGU-TV. Live stats and Twitter updates (@BGSUmenssoccer), as always, will also be available.
• Links to live audio/video/stats for all 2022 matches can be found on the web at BGSUFalcons.com (on the men's soccer schedule page as well as at the top of the main page) on game day.
ALUMNI WEEKEND
• The Michigan State match is part of BGSU men's soccer's Alumni Weekend, with a number of former Falcon greats expected to be in attendance on Friday night.
FASCINATING FALCON FACTS
• The Falcons enter the MSU matchup with an overall record of 0-2-2 on the young season. BGSU has allowed just two goals in four matches, with one coming via a penalty kick, but the Falcons have been kept off the scoresheet at the other end of the park.
• Most recently, BGSU battled Michigan to a scoreless draw on Monday (Sept. 5) in Ann Arbor. The Falcons tripled up the Wolverines in shot attempts, with BG's 15-5 advantage including a 6-1 lead in shots on goal.
• The Falcons opened the season with a scoreless tie at DePaul, before suffering 1-0 losses at Loyola (Ill.) and at home against Ohio State. In both setbacks, the opponent scored in the 80th minute or later.
• Brendan Graves and the BGSU back line have been stellar in goal this season so far. Graves has allowed just two goals – including one on a PK – in 360 minutes of action. Graves has 10 saves and leads the Mid-American Conference with a goals-against average of 0.50 this season, and he now has a career GAA of 1.25 and four shutouts in 11 career starts.
NOTES AND NUMBERS
• BG is 32-10-11 at home since the start of the 2015 season and 26-8-11 (.685) since the beginning of 2016. BGSU went 8-1-3 at Cochrane in the 2021 calendar year.
• Entering the MSU match, the Falcons have an overall record of 36-22-9 over the last 67 games, dating to midway through the 2018 season. Fourteen of the 22 setbacks in that time have come by a single goal.
• The Falcons have been picked to win the MAC regular-season title in 2022. BGSU received 19 points in the league preseason coaches poll, with both Akron and Northern Illinois garnering 18 points.
THE OPPONENT
• Michigan State brings a 1-3-0 record into Friday's match. The Spartans opened the season with a 2-1 win over Army West Point, but have since dropped home matches to Notre Dame (3-2) and Western Michigan (1-0). Most recently, MSU opened the road portion of the schedule with a 2-0 loss at Akron on Monday. Four different Spartans have scored one goal apiece, while Owen Finnerty has played all 360 minutes in goal. Finnerty has 15 saves and a 1.75 GAA. Last season, the Spartans went 6-9-2 overall and 2-4-2 in the Big Ten Conference under head coach Damon Rensing.
THE SERIES
• BGSU trails Michigan State, 24-17-6, in the all-time series, but the Falcons captured last year's meeting to snap a long winless streak vs. the Spartans. The Orange and Brown went to East Lansing and picked up a 3-0 victory last year, BG's first win over the Spartans since 2001. The Falcons had been 0-16-1 vs. MSU since that 2001 meeting. BGSU's last home win over the Green and White came in 1998, and State has won the last nine meetings at Cochrane Stadium. The Falcons are 10-12-2 at home and 7-12-3 on the road vs. Michigan State over the years.
UP NEXT
• The Falcons head to Colorado next weekend, taking on Air Force on Saturday, Sept. 17. First touch for that match is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET.
• Then, the Falcons will end the month of September with a pair of home matchups, facing Oakland (Sept. 23) and Western Michigan (Sept. 27) at Cochrane Stadium.
FOLLOW THE FALCONS
• For more information on the BGSU men's soccer program, follow the Falcons on Twitter (@BGAthletics and @BGSUmenssoccer), Instagram (bgsumenssoccer) and Facebook (BGMensSoccer) as well as on the web right here at BGSUFalcons.com.
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