Bowling Green State University Athletics
Friday, September 15
Bowling Green, Ohio
7 p.m.
Bowling Green State University
vs
Michigan
#BGVB3K: Falcons Look To Break BGVB Stroh Attendance Record Against Michigan Friday
September 14, 2023 | Volleyball
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University volleyball team will return home to the Stroh Center on Friday (Sept. 15) to host the Michigan Wolverines in the first match of a weekend home-and-home series. The Falcons and Wolverines are set for a 7 p.m. first serve in the Stroh before the series shifts to Ann Arbor on Sunday (Sept. 17). The second leg of the home-and-home will be played in Cliff Keen Arena with a 2 p.m. start. As for the match in Bowling Green, the Falcons will be looking to break the program's attendance record in Stroh, aiming for 3,000 fans against Michigan, #BGVB3K.
At The Match
With the expected attendance numbers, parking will be changed to resemble procedures for BGSU basketball games. Parking will still be free, but fans will be directed to use Alumni Drive via Mercer Road rather than the roundabout.
The game against the Wolverines will be packed with promotions in Ziggyville. The first 250 students will receive a Beat Michigan shirt and there will be free pizza above the student section. BGSU's marketing team will also be giving away Falcon Dollars. Students can enter by taking a picture in the new student entrance and posting it on social media with #BGVB3K.
#BGVB3K
BGSU will be looking to break a record on Friday (Sept. 15) against Michigan, aiming to have 3,000 fans inside the Stroh Center. The mark would be the highest attended volleyball game inside the Stroh in program history. The previous high is from the first ever sporting event in the Stroh Center with 2,961 fans packing the Stroh to see the Falcons top Michigan State by a score of 3-1.
Scouting Michigan
The Michigan Wolverines enter the weekend with a pair of wins under their belt, both coming via 3-0 scores. The first victory of the season came against Sacred Heart on a neutral floor before topping North Carolina in the Crisler Center. The match against the Falcons will mark their first inside Cliff Keen Arena this season after playing all of their previous home matches in the Crisler Center. On the attack, the Wolverines are paced by the trio of Jacque Boney, Kendall Murray and Amalia Simmons who have combined for 177 kills so far this season.
Entering the weekend, Bowling Green and Michigan have faced 15 times previously, including last season in Ann Arbor. The Falcons have picked up two wins all-time over the Wolverines with the last coming during the 1990 season. Both BGSU victories have been 3-0 finals. Friday will mark Michigan's sixth trip to Bowling Green, the first since 1989 with the 1988 match in BG going to the Orange and Brown.
BGSU v. Michigan Across The Athletic Department
On top of volleyball, the Falcons and Wolverines will meet across multiple sports during the 2023-24 season, including a football game the Saturday (Sept. 16) between the volleyball matches. BGSU previously hosted Michigan in men's soccer as well, topping the Wolverines 2-1 on Sept. 4. Both teams will also compete in the Silverston Invitational for indoor track and field on Feb. 16.
Falcons Against The Big Ten
The match against Michigan will be the second Big Ten opponent for Bowling Green this season after facing No. 14 Ohio State earlier this season, going five sets with the Buckeyes. The last win over a Big Ten opponent for the Falcons came against Indiana during the 2012 season, topping the Hoosiers on their floor, 3-1. As for Power 5 opponents, BGSU topped both Mississippi State and Tennessee last season.
Back-To-Back Triple-Doubles
Last weekend Amanda Otten recorded a triple-double in back-to-back matches, her first two triple-doubles of her collegiate career. Only 13 players in the nation have recorded a triple-double this season and only five have multiple. Otten is one of three freshmen with a triple-double and one of two with multiple. Otten is also one of four players to record a triple-double in consecutive matches this season.
Stuffing The Stat Sheet
Through the first nine matches of the season, the Falcons have had a combined total of nine double-doubles and triple-doubles with five different players logging at least one. Amanda Otten leads the way with two double-doubles and two triple-doubles. Jaden Walz has a pair of double-doubles while Alex Laboy, Kat Mandly and Lauryn Hovey each have one. During the 2022 season, BGSU recorded three triple-doubles and 29 double-doubles for a total of 32 from three players total.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons volleyball team on social media
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGSUVolleyball
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsuvolleyball'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics' and 'Bowling Green State University Volleyball'
TikTok - @bgsuvolleyball
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
At The Match
With the expected attendance numbers, parking will be changed to resemble procedures for BGSU basketball games. Parking will still be free, but fans will be directed to use Alumni Drive via Mercer Road rather than the roundabout.
The game against the Wolverines will be packed with promotions in Ziggyville. The first 250 students will receive a Beat Michigan shirt and there will be free pizza above the student section. BGSU's marketing team will also be giving away Falcon Dollars. Students can enter by taking a picture in the new student entrance and posting it on social media with #BGVB3K.
#BGVB3K
BGSU will be looking to break a record on Friday (Sept. 15) against Michigan, aiming to have 3,000 fans inside the Stroh Center. The mark would be the highest attended volleyball game inside the Stroh in program history. The previous high is from the first ever sporting event in the Stroh Center with 2,961 fans packing the Stroh to see the Falcons top Michigan State by a score of 3-1.
Scouting Michigan
The Michigan Wolverines enter the weekend with a pair of wins under their belt, both coming via 3-0 scores. The first victory of the season came against Sacred Heart on a neutral floor before topping North Carolina in the Crisler Center. The match against the Falcons will mark their first inside Cliff Keen Arena this season after playing all of their previous home matches in the Crisler Center. On the attack, the Wolverines are paced by the trio of Jacque Boney, Kendall Murray and Amalia Simmons who have combined for 177 kills so far this season.
Entering the weekend, Bowling Green and Michigan have faced 15 times previously, including last season in Ann Arbor. The Falcons have picked up two wins all-time over the Wolverines with the last coming during the 1990 season. Both BGSU victories have been 3-0 finals. Friday will mark Michigan's sixth trip to Bowling Green, the first since 1989 with the 1988 match in BG going to the Orange and Brown.
BGSU v. Michigan Across The Athletic Department
On top of volleyball, the Falcons and Wolverines will meet across multiple sports during the 2023-24 season, including a football game the Saturday (Sept. 16) between the volleyball matches. BGSU previously hosted Michigan in men's soccer as well, topping the Wolverines 2-1 on Sept. 4. Both teams will also compete in the Silverston Invitational for indoor track and field on Feb. 16.
Falcons Against The Big Ten
The match against Michigan will be the second Big Ten opponent for Bowling Green this season after facing No. 14 Ohio State earlier this season, going five sets with the Buckeyes. The last win over a Big Ten opponent for the Falcons came against Indiana during the 2012 season, topping the Hoosiers on their floor, 3-1. As for Power 5 opponents, BGSU topped both Mississippi State and Tennessee last season.
Back-To-Back Triple-Doubles
Last weekend Amanda Otten recorded a triple-double in back-to-back matches, her first two triple-doubles of her collegiate career. Only 13 players in the nation have recorded a triple-double this season and only five have multiple. Otten is one of three freshmen with a triple-double and one of two with multiple. Otten is also one of four players to record a triple-double in consecutive matches this season.
Stuffing The Stat Sheet
Through the first nine matches of the season, the Falcons have had a combined total of nine double-doubles and triple-doubles with five different players logging at least one. Amanda Otten leads the way with two double-doubles and two triple-doubles. Jaden Walz has a pair of double-doubles while Alex Laboy, Kat Mandly and Lauryn Hovey each have one. During the 2022 season, BGSU recorded three triple-doubles and 29 double-doubles for a total of 32 from three players total.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons volleyball team on social media
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGSUVolleyball
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsuvolleyball'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics' and 'Bowling Green State University Volleyball'
TikTok - @bgsuvolleyball
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
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