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Bowling Green State University Athletics
Tuesday, November 14
Rochester, Mich.
7 p.m.
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Photo by: Lauren Laudato, BGSU Athletics
Falcons Prep For First Road Trip Of 2023-24 With Oakland Tuesday Night
November 13, 2023 | Men's Basketball
BGSU Seeking First 3-0 Start Since 2014-15
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University men's basketball team will take to the road for the first time since during the Coach Simon Era. The Orange and Brown will head north to face the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, marking back-to-back seasons that BGSU will play their first road game against Oakland. The Falcons and Golden Grizzlies are set for a 7 p.m. tip Tuesday night (Nov. 14).
Opening Tip
The Falcons will begin their road schedule in Rochester, Mich. for the second straight season and will be seeking the program's first 3-0 start since 2014-15. BGSU also has the chance to start 1-0 on the road in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1993-94 and 1994-95. Oakland and Bowling Green have met 11 times previously with the Falcons holding the edge all-time, 6-5, with victories in the last three meetings.
A Bowling Green Win Would…
Scouting The Golden Grizzlies
Oakland enters their home opener against the Falcons with an 0-2 record, falling to Big Ten foes Ohio State and No. 25 Illinois. The Golden Grizzlies stayed with both teams, falling to OSU 79-73 and Illinois 64-53, including leading Ohio State by one at halftime and trailing Illinois by one at halftime. Junior Trey Townsend leads the way for Oakland, topping the team's stat sheet in points (18.0), minutes (37.0), rebounds (9.5), assists (2.0) and steals (1.5) per game.
BGSU v. Oakland, A History
Bowling Green and Oakland will be playing for the 12th time in program history with the series close. The Falcons hold the slight edge with a 6-5 record against the Golden Grizzlies and have won the last three meetings. The series all-time has been one of runs. The Falcons won the first three meetings with the first taking place in 1998. However, Oakland was able to swing the success their way, winning five straight. The series momentum has come back to the Falcons now, winners in the last three meetings.
Defensive Mindset
Through the first two games of the season the Falcons are one of the top teams in the MAC for defense. BGSU has allowed 58.0 points per game, ranking second in the conference behind only Ball State (54.0) and tying for 36th in the nation. Additionally, the Falcons have held their opponent to a mark of 38.0% from the field, leading the conference after holding Chicago State to 25% and Arkansas State under 50%.
Gaining An Advantage On The Glass
The Falcons have been the best rebounding team in the MAC so far this season. After two games, BGSU is averaging a MAC-best 41 rebounds per game with Western Michigan and Ball State tying for second (38.0). The bulk of the rebounds for the Falcons have come on the defensive end, averaging 32.0 defensive rebounds per game. That mark is six more than second place Eastern Michigan's 26.0 and places BGSU in a tie for 46th in the nation for defensive rebounds per game.
Protect The Rock
In the game against Arkansas State, the Falcons committed just six turnovers. The performance by the Orange and Brown brought their season average down to 9.5 turnovers per game, ranking third in the MAC and tied for 41st in the nation. Only Ohio (8.5) and Toledo (9.0) have better turnover averages.
The Spurgin Block
Just the second 7-footer in program history, Jason Spurgin has been utilizing his height in his first two games as a Falcon. Spurgin recorded three blocks in each of the two games, topping the MAC in blocks. His six blocks are tied for 16th in the nation while his three blocks per game rank 12th in the nation. Last season for Southern Utah, Spurgin recorded 63 blocks, coming in second for the WAC and leading the team.
King of the Hill
After leading the NJCAA in points scored last season with 780, Marcus Hill is now doing the same for the Falcons. Through the first two games of the season, Hill is averaging 22.0 points per game, leading not only the team but being second in the MAC and ranking 33rd in the nation. He tallied 18 in the season opener, followed by 26 against Arkansas State. On top of the high point totals, Hill has finished both games shooting 50% or better.
From The Floor
Rashaun Agee and DaJion Humphrey are both inside the top six for the MAC for field goal percentage, making Bowling Green the only team in the conference with multiple players in the top eight. Agee is currently second in the MAC, shooting 73.3% from the field, behind only Kent State's Cli'ron Hornbeak. Humphrey comes in at six, shooting 64.3% from the field, tied with Miami's (OH) Jaquel Morris.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons' men's basketball team on social media
Twitter - @BGSU_Athletics and @BGSUMBB
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsumhoops'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics'
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
Opening Tip
The Falcons will begin their road schedule in Rochester, Mich. for the second straight season and will be seeking the program's first 3-0 start since 2014-15. BGSU also has the chance to start 1-0 on the road in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1993-94 and 1994-95. Oakland and Bowling Green have met 11 times previously with the Falcons holding the edge all-time, 6-5, with victories in the last three meetings.
A Bowling Green Win Would…
- Grant the Falcons a 3-0 start for the first time since 2014-15
- Begin the Coach Simon Era of Bowling Green basketball with a 3-0 record.
- Make Coach Simon the sixth coach in program history to start his tenure with a 3-0 standing.
- Set a new program record for most consecutive wins over Oakland with four.
- Give the Falcons a 1-0 start on the road for the second straight season for the first time since the 1993-94 and 1994-95 seasons.
Scouting The Golden Grizzlies
Oakland enters their home opener against the Falcons with an 0-2 record, falling to Big Ten foes Ohio State and No. 25 Illinois. The Golden Grizzlies stayed with both teams, falling to OSU 79-73 and Illinois 64-53, including leading Ohio State by one at halftime and trailing Illinois by one at halftime. Junior Trey Townsend leads the way for Oakland, topping the team's stat sheet in points (18.0), minutes (37.0), rebounds (9.5), assists (2.0) and steals (1.5) per game.
BGSU v. Oakland, A History
Bowling Green and Oakland will be playing for the 12th time in program history with the series close. The Falcons hold the slight edge with a 6-5 record against the Golden Grizzlies and have won the last three meetings. The series all-time has been one of runs. The Falcons won the first three meetings with the first taking place in 1998. However, Oakland was able to swing the success their way, winning five straight. The series momentum has come back to the Falcons now, winners in the last three meetings.
Defensive Mindset
Through the first two games of the season the Falcons are one of the top teams in the MAC for defense. BGSU has allowed 58.0 points per game, ranking second in the conference behind only Ball State (54.0) and tying for 36th in the nation. Additionally, the Falcons have held their opponent to a mark of 38.0% from the field, leading the conference after holding Chicago State to 25% and Arkansas State under 50%.
Gaining An Advantage On The Glass
The Falcons have been the best rebounding team in the MAC so far this season. After two games, BGSU is averaging a MAC-best 41 rebounds per game with Western Michigan and Ball State tying for second (38.0). The bulk of the rebounds for the Falcons have come on the defensive end, averaging 32.0 defensive rebounds per game. That mark is six more than second place Eastern Michigan's 26.0 and places BGSU in a tie for 46th in the nation for defensive rebounds per game.
Protect The Rock
In the game against Arkansas State, the Falcons committed just six turnovers. The performance by the Orange and Brown brought their season average down to 9.5 turnovers per game, ranking third in the MAC and tied for 41st in the nation. Only Ohio (8.5) and Toledo (9.0) have better turnover averages.
The Spurgin Block
Just the second 7-footer in program history, Jason Spurgin has been utilizing his height in his first two games as a Falcon. Spurgin recorded three blocks in each of the two games, topping the MAC in blocks. His six blocks are tied for 16th in the nation while his three blocks per game rank 12th in the nation. Last season for Southern Utah, Spurgin recorded 63 blocks, coming in second for the WAC and leading the team.
King of the Hill
After leading the NJCAA in points scored last season with 780, Marcus Hill is now doing the same for the Falcons. Through the first two games of the season, Hill is averaging 22.0 points per game, leading not only the team but being second in the MAC and ranking 33rd in the nation. He tallied 18 in the season opener, followed by 26 against Arkansas State. On top of the high point totals, Hill has finished both games shooting 50% or better.
From The Floor
Rashaun Agee and DaJion Humphrey are both inside the top six for the MAC for field goal percentage, making Bowling Green the only team in the conference with multiple players in the top eight. Agee is currently second in the MAC, shooting 73.3% from the field, behind only Kent State's Cli'ron Hornbeak. Humphrey comes in at six, shooting 64.3% from the field, tied with Miami's (OH) Jaquel Morris.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons' men's basketball team on social media
Twitter - @BGSU_Athletics and @BGSUMBB
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsumhoops'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics'
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
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