BGVB Downs Akron, Moves Into First Place in MAC

Saturday, October 17

Akron, Ohio

6 p.m.

Bowling Green State University

15-4,7-1MAC

Akron

8-12,3-5MAC

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
Bowling Green	15	25	25	25	3
Akron	25	17	16	19	1

Photo by: BGSU Strategic Communications

October 17, 2026 | Volleyball

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The Falcons Have Won Four Straight Matches

By: by Sam Hughes, BGSU Athletics

AKRON, Ohio – Three Falcons recorded double digit kills to help Bowling Green secure a 3-1 (15-25, 25-17, 25-16, 25-19) victory over Akron in Mid-American Conference volleyball action Saturday evening at John A. Rhodes Arena.

BGSU grabbed its fourth consecutive victory and improved to 15-4 (7-1 MAC), meanwhile, Akron fell to 8-12 (3-5 MAC) with the loss.

Senior Avery Hobson and sophomores Anastasija Bozic and Karli Molnau were the trifecta of Falcons to finish in double figures with Hobson tallying a match-high 13 kills. Senior Amanda Otten led all players with a match-best 35 assists and 13 digs for her fifth double-double of the season.

For Akron, Noelle Aprati downed a team-high 11 kills while Clara Christensen contributed a team-best 21 assists and three aces. Lyndi Wolf and Chidera Ozoh each tallied five block assists for the Zips who were credited with 11 total blocks throughout the match.

Akron opened the match by hitting at a .379-clip in the first set that tipped in the Zips favor by a 25-15 margin.

BGSU responded in the second frame with a 25-17 set victory. The Falcons opened that set with an 8-3 stretch and later extended the lead with a 7-1 run to end the frame.

In the third set, BGSU kept their foot on the gas, using a 12-1 run midway through the set to open up a 19-7 lead. Facing set point at 24-11, Akron pieced together five straight points to cut the deficit to eight. An Akron attack error ended any hopes of a comeback and granted Bowling Green a 25-19 set victory.

With Bowling Green leading 2-1 in the match, the Falcons exploded out to a 16-4 advantage in the fourth set. Akron responded with 10-3 run of their own to narrow the deficit to five, however, Bowling Green claimed six of the next 11 points to lock in a 25-19 victory and close out the match.

Falcon Facts

Bowling Green leads the all-time series with a 53-18 record and has won nine of the last 10 matchups and 30 of the last 33 meetings.
With the win, Bowling Green moved into sole possession of first place in the Mid-American Conference.
Otten's double-double was her fifth of the season and 24^th of her career. She leads all active players in career double-doubles.
BGSU recorded a 52-44 advantage in digs with junior Avery Anders leading the charge with 14.
Sophomore Cecily Waynar tallied six block assists which marked the seventh match this season where she has recorded five-or-more.

Up Next
The Falcons return home for a two-match weekend against Central Michigan on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25. Friday's contest is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start while Saturday's match is slated for a 4 p.m. start. Both matches will air live on ESPN+.

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