Bowling Green State University Athletics
Saturday, January 27
Toledo, Ohio
2 p.m.
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Toledo
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Falcons Set To Renew Program's Longest Rivalry With The Battle Of I-75 Saturday
January 25, 2024 | Men's Basketball, The Battle Of I-75
Falcons, Rockets Scheduled For 2 p.m. Tip At Savage Arena
TOLEDO, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University men's basketball team will add another edition to the Battle of I-75 on Saturday (Jan. 27) at Savage Arena. The Falcons and rival Rockets are scheduled for a 2 p.m. tip in the latest meeting of the program's longest rivalry. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN+ with a radio stream available through WFRO Eagle 99.
Opening Tip
The Falcons and Rockets will be meeting for the 181st time, the most against any opponent for BGSU with the series dating back to 1915-16. The Falcons enter with the top-ranked offense during MAC play, averaging 81.6 points per game, with Toledo third, averaging 78.3. Going into Saturday, Toledo is ranked second in the MAC with Bowling Green close behind in a tie for third.
A Bowling Green Win Would…
Scouting The Rockets
Over the course of the season, Toledo has produced the highest-scoring offense in the MAC, averaging 78.7 points per game. That mark has dropped slightly to 78.3 in MAC play, third in the conference. For the season, Toledo has the second-best field goal percentage in the MAC (46.8%) and the best free throw percentage (76.2%). The Rockets also lead the conference in steals per game with a mark of 7.32, including the conference leader Tyler Cochran with 2.1 steals per game. As for points, Ra'Heim Moss tops the scoring charts, averaging 16.5 points per game, seventh in the conference.
BGSU v. Toledo, A History
Bowling Green and Toledo will be meeting for the 181st time in program history, the longest rivalry for the Falcons. The series dates back to the 1915-16 season with Toledo leading the all-time series with a record of 97-83. The home team holds the advantage no matter the host, but the last win for the Orange and Brown over Toledo came inside Savage Arena on Feb. 13, 2021 by a score of 88-81.
Agee's Double-Doubles
Over the last 11 games, Rashaun Agee has tallied eight double-doubles for the Falcons, working his way up to a tie for 22nd in the nation. He's also finished a rebound shy of two more double-doubles during the 11-game stretch. Agee now leads the MAC in offensive rebounds and is tied for 18th in the nation. He needs one double-double to become the first Falcon since Damajeo Wiggins (2018-19) with four-straight double-doubles.
Falcons At The Free Throw Line
In six of the last seven games, the Falcons have attempted at least 20 free throws and have shot 30+ times in four of those games. During the last seven games Bowling Green is averaging 28.6 free throw attempts per game, an increase from the season's 23.5 average. The season-mark is now ranked 28th in the nation and sits atop the MAC. Marcus Hill has led the charge with 141 attempts at the line, leading the MAC and 19th in the nation.
Hill On Record Book Pace
Through 19 games this season, Marcus Hill has tallied double-digits 17 times, 20+ 10 times and 30+ twice. Hill is currently in the midst of four straight 20-point games, averaging 23.0 points per game during the span. For the season, Hill has totaled 393 points for the Orange and Brown, putting him on pace to enter the Top 10 all-time for points in a single-season. Hill needs 600 to break into the Top 10 and 625 for the Top 5. The all-time record is set at 844 points, scored by Howard Komives in 1963-64.
Falcons Crashing The Boards
Over the last four games, the Falcons have totaled 40+ rebounds three times and have done so four times during MAC play. The rebounding efforts have earned BGSU a mark of 39.4 rebounds per game during conference play, second in the MAC. BGSU also tops the offensive rebounds chart in MAC play, averaging 13.0 per game. For the season, Bowling Green is averaging 27.9 defensive rebounds per game, which leads the MAC and is 39th in the nation.
Double-Digit Scoring Outputs
The Falcons entered the 2023-24 season with 14 players on the roster. Thus far, 13 have logged minutes for the Orange and Brown. Of the 13 players that have seen the floor, 11 have finished with double-digit points in at least one game, accounting for 84% of the players that have played in a game for the Falcons. Both the total number and percentage of players played are ranked second in the nation behind only Texas State who's had all 12 players do so.
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 and Rockets will be meeting for the 181st time, the most against any opponent for BGSU with the series dating back to 1915-16. The Falcons enter with the top-ranked offense during MAC play, averaging 81.6 points per game, with Toledo third, averaging 78.3. Going into Saturday, Toledo is ranked second in the MAC with Bowling Green close behind in a tie for third.
A Bowling Green Win Would…
- Give Bowling Green 15 wins, the most in a season since 2019-20 (21).
- Move BGSU to 15-5, the best record through 20 games since the 2019-20 season (15-5).
- Push BGSU to 6-2 in the MAC, the best record through eight MAC games since 2020-21 (6-2).
- Result in BGSU, Toledo and the winner of the Central Michigan-Western Michigan game being tied for second in the MAC Standings.
- Mark the Falcons' first win over Toledo since Feb. 13, 2021 (88-81 at Toledo).
Scouting The Rockets
Over the course of the season, Toledo has produced the highest-scoring offense in the MAC, averaging 78.7 points per game. That mark has dropped slightly to 78.3 in MAC play, third in the conference. For the season, Toledo has the second-best field goal percentage in the MAC (46.8%) and the best free throw percentage (76.2%). The Rockets also lead the conference in steals per game with a mark of 7.32, including the conference leader Tyler Cochran with 2.1 steals per game. As for points, Ra'Heim Moss tops the scoring charts, averaging 16.5 points per game, seventh in the conference.
BGSU v. Toledo, A History
Bowling Green and Toledo will be meeting for the 181st time in program history, the longest rivalry for the Falcons. The series dates back to the 1915-16 season with Toledo leading the all-time series with a record of 97-83. The home team holds the advantage no matter the host, but the last win for the Orange and Brown over Toledo came inside Savage Arena on Feb. 13, 2021 by a score of 88-81.
Agee's Double-Doubles
Over the last 11 games, Rashaun Agee has tallied eight double-doubles for the Falcons, working his way up to a tie for 22nd in the nation. He's also finished a rebound shy of two more double-doubles during the 11-game stretch. Agee now leads the MAC in offensive rebounds and is tied for 18th in the nation. He needs one double-double to become the first Falcon since Damajeo Wiggins (2018-19) with four-straight double-doubles.
Falcons At The Free Throw Line
In six of the last seven games, the Falcons have attempted at least 20 free throws and have shot 30+ times in four of those games. During the last seven games Bowling Green is averaging 28.6 free throw attempts per game, an increase from the season's 23.5 average. The season-mark is now ranked 28th in the nation and sits atop the MAC. Marcus Hill has led the charge with 141 attempts at the line, leading the MAC and 19th in the nation.
Hill On Record Book Pace
Through 19 games this season, Marcus Hill has tallied double-digits 17 times, 20+ 10 times and 30+ twice. Hill is currently in the midst of four straight 20-point games, averaging 23.0 points per game during the span. For the season, Hill has totaled 393 points for the Orange and Brown, putting him on pace to enter the Top 10 all-time for points in a single-season. Hill needs 600 to break into the Top 10 and 625 for the Top 5. The all-time record is set at 844 points, scored by Howard Komives in 1963-64.
Falcons Crashing The Boards
Over the last four games, the Falcons have totaled 40+ rebounds three times and have done so four times during MAC play. The rebounding efforts have earned BGSU a mark of 39.4 rebounds per game during conference play, second in the MAC. BGSU also tops the offensive rebounds chart in MAC play, averaging 13.0 per game. For the season, Bowling Green is averaging 27.9 defensive rebounds per game, which leads the MAC and is 39th in the nation.
Double-Digit Scoring Outputs
The Falcons entered the 2023-24 season with 14 players on the roster. Thus far, 13 have logged minutes for the Orange and Brown. Of the 13 players that have seen the floor, 11 have finished with double-digit points in at least one game, accounting for 84% of the players that have played in a game for the Falcons. Both the total number and percentage of players played are ranked second in the nation behind only Texas State who's had all 12 players do so.
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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