Bowling Green State University Athletics
Ball, Wilford Named BGSU Athletes of The Week
September 21, 2026 | General, Men's Soccer, Volleyball
Every week this athletic season, the Bowling Green State University Athletic Department names the Athletes of the Week, as selected by the external relations departments of Bowling Green athletics based on their athletic performances from the previous week. This week's winners are Men's soccer goalkeeper Jason Ball and Volleyball player Helen Wilford
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Male Athlete of The Week
Jason Ball, a senior from Miamisburg, Ohio recorded a shutout in his 2026 season debut, as the Falcons battled Mercyhurst to a scoreless tie on the road. Ball made four saves, including a diving stop of a penalty kick late in the second half. The complete-match shutout was the second of Ball's collegiate career.
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Female Athlete of The Week
Helen Wilford, a redshirt junior from Greenville, N.C. amassed seven kills and 13 blocks across two games this past week. Wilford registered a team-high seven blocks in a four-set win over Dayton on Friday and added six against Mizzou on Saturday. She has tallied five-or-more blocks in 12 of her 13 outings this season. Currently, she leads the conference and ranks 26th in the nation with 1.44 blocks per set
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Male Athlete of The Week
Jason Ball, a senior from Miamisburg, Ohio recorded a shutout in his 2026 season debut, as the Falcons battled Mercyhurst to a scoreless tie on the road. Ball made four saves, including a diving stop of a penalty kick late in the second half. The complete-match shutout was the second of Ball's collegiate career.
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Female Athlete of The Week
Helen Wilford, a redshirt junior from Greenville, N.C. amassed seven kills and 13 blocks across two games this past week. Wilford registered a team-high seven blocks in a four-set win over Dayton on Friday and added six against Mizzou on Saturday. She has tallied five-or-more blocks in 12 of her 13 outings this season. Currently, she leads the conference and ranks 26th in the nation with 1.44 blocks per set
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Players Mentioned
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/ Men's Soccer
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/ VolleyballMonday, September 21
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