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Saturday, October 31
Muncie, Ind.
3 p.m.
Bowling Green State University
18-5,10-2MAC
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Ball State
16-7,7-5MAC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final F |
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| Bowling Green | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 13 | 2 |
| Ball St. | 25 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 3 |
Photo by: BGSU Strategic Communications
October 31, 2026 | Volleyball
Bozic, Hobson, Molnau Notched Double-Digit Kills
MUNCIE, Ind. – Three Falcons tallied double-digit kills, but it wasn't enough as Ball State bested Bowling Green, 3-2, Saturday afternoon in Mid-American volleyball action inside Worthen Arena.
Ball State won by set scores of 25-23, 25-23, 22-25, 19-25 and 15-13 to get back in the win column and improve to 16-7 overall and 7-5 in conference action. The loss snapped a seven-match win streak for the Falcons and dropped them to 18-5 overall and 10-2 in MAC play.
Ball State's Ava Smith recorded a team-best 15 kills to lead the Cardinals to the victory. The setter pair of Lindsey Green and Lucy McCollum accounted for 55 assists as Green was credited with 34 helpers and McCollum finished with 21.
For Bowling Green, senior Avery Hobson and sophomores Anastasija Bozic and Karli Molnau were the trifecta of Falcons to record 10-or-more kills. Bozic led the way with 21 while Molnau finished with 18 and Hobson had 14. Sophomore Molly Beatty notched her first double-double as a Falcon, dishing out a career-high 48 assists and collecting 12 digs.
Ball State kicked off the match with a 25-23 set victory where they led by as many as four points at 19-15 until Bowling Green was able to take a 23-22 lead. Ball State responded by taking three straight points to close out the frame.
Ball State began the second stanza by taking seven of the set's initial 11 points which eventually powered their way to another 25-23 victory to take a 2-0 advantage in the match.
In the third set, neither side held an advantage of more than one point until the Cards went on a 3-0 run, going up 12-10. That stretch helped them take a 15-13 lead into the media timeout which grew to a 17-13 advantage. Bowling Green fought to level the set at 22-22 where they ended the frame on a 3-0 run to begin the comeback.
Trailing 13-12 in the fourth frame, BGSU rallied for a 9-1 run to take a 21-14 lead that helped take the set by a 25-16 margin.
In the deciding set, BGSU pushed for a stretch of four straight points to jump in front, 12-10. Ball State responded with a 3-1 run of their own to level the scoreline at 13-13 where they took the final two points to close out the match.
Falcon Facts
Up Next
The Falcons return to action when they face off with longtime rival Toledo in the first leg of the Battle of I-75 on Tuesday evening. Match time inside the Stroh Center is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will stream live on ESPN+.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons volleyball team on social media
Twitter - @BGSU_Athletics and @BGSUVolleyball
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsuvolleyball'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics' and 'Bowling Green State University Volleyball'
TikTok - @bgsuvolleyball
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
Ball State won by set scores of 25-23, 25-23, 22-25, 19-25 and 15-13 to get back in the win column and improve to 16-7 overall and 7-5 in conference action. The loss snapped a seven-match win streak for the Falcons and dropped them to 18-5 overall and 10-2 in MAC play.
Ball State's Ava Smith recorded a team-best 15 kills to lead the Cardinals to the victory. The setter pair of Lindsey Green and Lucy McCollum accounted for 55 assists as Green was credited with 34 helpers and McCollum finished with 21.
For Bowling Green, senior Avery Hobson and sophomores Anastasija Bozic and Karli Molnau were the trifecta of Falcons to record 10-or-more kills. Bozic led the way with 21 while Molnau finished with 18 and Hobson had 14. Sophomore Molly Beatty notched her first double-double as a Falcon, dishing out a career-high 48 assists and collecting 12 digs.
Ball State kicked off the match with a 25-23 set victory where they led by as many as four points at 19-15 until Bowling Green was able to take a 23-22 lead. Ball State responded by taking three straight points to close out the frame.
Ball State began the second stanza by taking seven of the set's initial 11 points which eventually powered their way to another 25-23 victory to take a 2-0 advantage in the match.
In the third set, neither side held an advantage of more than one point until the Cards went on a 3-0 run, going up 12-10. That stretch helped them take a 15-13 lead into the media timeout which grew to a 17-13 advantage. Bowling Green fought to level the set at 22-22 where they ended the frame on a 3-0 run to begin the comeback.
Trailing 13-12 in the fourth frame, BGSU rallied for a 9-1 run to take a 21-14 lead that helped take the set by a 25-16 margin.
In the deciding set, BGSU pushed for a stretch of four straight points to jump in front, 12-10. Ball State responded with a 3-1 run of their own to level the scoreline at 13-13 where they took the final two points to close out the match.
Falcon Facts
- Bowling Green and Ball State matched up for the 76th time in program history.
- The match marked the Falcons' fifth five-set match of the season.
- Junior Sydnie Hernandez was credited with 20 digs, marking the sixth time this season that she has accumulated 20-or-more.
- BGSU finished with a .250 attack percentage which was highlighted by a .419-clip in the fourth set.
- The Falcons recorded a 11-9 margin in blocks and have recorded 10-or-more in 11 matches this season.
Up Next
The Falcons return to action when they face off with longtime rival Toledo in the first leg of the Battle of I-75 on Tuesday evening. Match time inside the Stroh Center is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will stream live on ESPN+.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons volleyball team on social media
Twitter - @BGSU_Athletics and @BGSUVolleyball
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsuvolleyball'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics' and 'Bowling Green State University Volleyball'
TikTok - @bgsuvolleyball
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
Players Mentioned
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OPP/MB
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
BGSU
BSU
Kills
72
68
Errors
25
20
Attempts
188
181
Hitting %
.250
.265
Points
88.0
81.0
Assists
69
67
Aces
5
4
Blocks
11
9
Game Leaders
Kills
21
Aces
3
Blocks
0
Kills
18
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
14
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
5
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