Bowling Green State University Athletics
Saturday, September 12
Cincinnati, Ohio
10 a.m.
Bowling Green State University
7-1,0-0MAC
3
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Saint Louis
4-3,0-0Atlantic 10
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 18 | 21 | 16 | 0 |
| Bowling Green | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Drake Harlett, BGSU Athletics
Falcons Split Doubleheader in Xavier Invitational
September 12, 2026 | Volleyball
Cincinnati, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University volleyball team split a doubleheader against Saint Louis and Xavier in the final day of the Xavier Invitational on Saturday inside the Cintas Center.
The Falcons picked up a 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-16) sweep over Saint Louis before falling to host Xavier 3-0 (25-27, 22-25, 18-25).
SAINT LOUIS RECAP
In the first match of the day, sophomore Anastasija Bozic recorded a match-high 14 kills to lead Bowling Green to victory. Senior Amanda Otten led all players with 28 assists in the contest.
Bowling Green hit at a .343-clip with Bozic accounting for six of the Falcons' 16 kills throughout the opening set. BGSU used a 10-4 run through the middle portion of the frame to take the set, 25-21.
With the score level at 17-17 in the second set, sophomores Karli Molnau and Cecily Waynar teamed up with back-to-back kills to ignite the Falcons' offense to take eight of the next 12 points to win the set, 25-21, and take a 2-0 lead in the match.
Bowling Green continued its domination in the third frame, jumping out to a 6-2 lead. Later on, the Falcons cashed in an 11-3 run to create breathing room and went on to take the set, 25-16, and complete the sweep.
XAVIER RECAP
In the nightcap, Molnau was credited with a match-high nine kills but it was not enough as Xavier pulled off the sweep.
After claiming the first set, 27-25, Xavier got off to a hot start in the second set and opened a 21-13 lead. Bowling Green responded with an 8-1 run to draw within two, however, Xavier strung together two kills to take a 2-0 advantage in the match.
In the third set, Xavier jumped out to a 15-3 lead thanks to a stretch of 11 consecutive points. The Musketeers never looked back and completed the sweep with a 25-18 set victory.
Up Next
The Falcons return home to host Dayton and Missouri in the BGSU/Toledo Invite. Bowling Green begins play on Friday at 7 p.m. against Dayton before concluding the two-match weekend against Missouri on Saturday at noon. Both matches 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'
The Falcons picked up a 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-16) sweep over Saint Louis before falling to host Xavier 3-0 (25-27, 22-25, 18-25).
SAINT LOUIS RECAP
In the first match of the day, sophomore Anastasija Bozic recorded a match-high 14 kills to lead Bowling Green to victory. Senior Amanda Otten led all players with 28 assists in the contest.
Bowling Green hit at a .343-clip with Bozic accounting for six of the Falcons' 16 kills throughout the opening set. BGSU used a 10-4 run through the middle portion of the frame to take the set, 25-21.
With the score level at 17-17 in the second set, sophomores Karli Molnau and Cecily Waynar teamed up with back-to-back kills to ignite the Falcons' offense to take eight of the next 12 points to win the set, 25-21, and take a 2-0 lead in the match.
Bowling Green continued its domination in the third frame, jumping out to a 6-2 lead. Later on, the Falcons cashed in an 11-3 run to create breathing room and went on to take the set, 25-16, and complete the sweep.
XAVIER RECAP
In the nightcap, Molnau was credited with a match-high nine kills but it was not enough as Xavier pulled off the sweep.
After claiming the first set, 27-25, Xavier got off to a hot start in the second set and opened a 21-13 lead. Bowling Green responded with an 8-1 run to draw within two, however, Xavier strung together two kills to take a 2-0 advantage in the match.
In the third set, Xavier jumped out to a 15-3 lead thanks to a stretch of 11 consecutive points. The Musketeers never looked back and completed the sweep with a 25-18 set victory.
Falcon Facts
- Following this morning's win over Saint Louis, Molnau recorded double-digit kills for the third straight match. She has been credited with 10-or-more kills in six of the Falcons' nine matches this season.
- The Falcons have held their opponents to hit under .200 in both matches today and in eight of their nine contests this season. BGSU is 7-1 when their opponent is under that mark.
- Otten dished out her 2,6xxth assist on Saturday evening and sits just 10 assists away from 10th place all-time for career assists in program history.
- Freshman Fetia Rovira made her collegiate debut against Saint Louis and recorded her first career kill.
Up Next
The Falcons return home to host Dayton and Missouri in the BGSU/Toledo Invite. Bowling Green begins play on Friday at 7 p.m. against Dayton before concluding the two-match weekend against Missouri on Saturday at noon. Both matches 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
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/ VolleyballTeam Stats
SLU
BGSU
Kills
31
46
Errors
18
14
Attempts
105
111
Hitting %
.124
.288
Points
38.0
64.0
Assists
31
39
Aces
2
7
Blocks
5
11
Game Leaders
Kills
14
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
6
Aces
3
Blocks
5
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
5
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