<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Bowling Green State University Athletics</title><link>https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/rss.aspx?path=general</link><description>Latest news items for Bowling Green State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/rss?path=general" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><managingEditor>jknavel@bgsu.edu (Bowling Green State University Athletics)</managingEditor><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>BGSU Celebrates 2025-26 FFCU Battle of I-75 Victory</title><link>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/5/29/the-battle-of-i-75-bgsu-celebrates-2025-2026-ffcu-battle-of-i-75-victory</link><guid>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/5/29/the-battle-of-i-75-bgsu-celebrates-2025-2026-ffcu-battle-of-i-75-victory</guid><category>Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, The Battle Of I-75, Falcon Fanatics</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Battle of I-75 Trophy 2025 Football" src="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/29/_MG_1006_Jack_Walsh.jpg" /><br /><br />BOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- In a year full of countless great stories for Bowling Green State University Athletics, one of the biggest of the season was not just one victory, but a collection of them. In the first edition of the new Fremont Federal Credit Union Battle Of I-75 Rivalry Series, Bowling Green claimed an 81-60 victory over Toledo.  Eight Falcon teams either claimed head-to-head victories or outperformed the Rockets in their respective MAC Championships. BGSU Athletics is incredibly grateful to Fremont Federal Credit Union for their role in the creation of this new series.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/_MG_1006_Jack_Walsh.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/_MG_1006_Jack_Walsh.jpg"><media:title>Battle of I-75 Trophy 2025 Football</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/_MG_1006_Jack_Walsh.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 08:52:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>34</s:sport_id><s:story_id>39429</s:story_id></item><item><title>Blane Cleaver, Jenna Lucas Honored With MAC Medal Of Excellence</title><link>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/5/21/general-blane-cleaver-jenna-lucas-honored-with-mac-medal-of-excellence</link><guid>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/5/21/general-blane-cleaver-jenna-lucas-honored-with-mac-medal-of-excellence</guid><category>Football, General, Women's Track and Field, Falcon Fanatics</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 MAC Medal of Excellence" src="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/20/MEDAL-OF-EXCELLENCE2.jpg" /><br /><br />CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Mid-American Conference announced Thursday (May 21) morning the 26 award winners for this year's Medal of Excellence. For Bowling Green State University, football's Blane Cleaver and track and field's Jenna Lucas are this year's honorees. Cleaver, Lucas and the other 24 award winners will be presented with the Medal of Excellence Award during the 2026 Honors Dinner Ceremony at the Cleveland Hotel as part of the MAC Spring Meetings on May 29.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/20/MEDAL-OF-EXCELLENCE2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/20/MEDAL-OF-EXCELLENCE2.jpg"><media:title>2026 MAC Medal of Excellence</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/20/MEDAL-OF-EXCELLENCE2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>39417</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bowling Green State University Announces Promotion of Dan Meyer to Leadership Role With University Advancement</title><link>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/5/19/general-bowling-green-state-university-announces-promotion-of-dan-meyer-to-leadership-role-with-university-advancement</link><guid>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/5/19/general-bowling-green-state-university-announces-promotion-of-dan-meyer-to-leadership-role-with-university-advancement</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Dan Meyer Promotion" src="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Ziggys_7306.jpg" /><br /><br />BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Bowling Green State University has announced the promotion of Dan Meyer from Senior Associate Athletic Director to a new role as Executive Director of Development within the Division of University Advancement, effective June 1.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Ziggys_7306.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Ziggys_7306.jpg"><media:title>Dan Meyer Promotion</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Ziggys_7306.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:54:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>39414</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bowling Green Athletics Leads MAC In Academic Success In Recent APR Report</title><link>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/5/7/general-bowling-green-athletics-leads-mac-in-academic-success-in-recent-apr-report</link><guid>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/5/7/general-bowling-green-athletics-leads-mac-in-academic-success-in-recent-apr-report</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Ice Hockey, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Gymnastics, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, Tennis, Falcon Club, Student-Athlete Services, Falcon Fanatics</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2024-25 APR Scores" src="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/7/APR2.jpg" /><br /><br />BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University athletics program continues to set the standard for academic excellence, as reflected in the NCAA's latest Academic Progress Rate (APR) Institutional Report. The Falcons delivered another outstanding performance, highlighted by nine teams earning perfect multi-year APR scores and 14 programs achieving a perfect single-year APR for the 2024–25 academic year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/7/APR2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/7/APR2.jpg"><media:title>2024-25 APR Scores</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/7/APR2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 7 May 2026 09:43:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>39388</s:story_id></item><item><title>Falcons Soar Beyond the Finish Line: BGSU Athletics Celebrates 61 Spring Graduates</title><link>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/4/29/general-falcons-soar-beyond-the-finish-line-bgsu-athletics-celebrates-61-spring-graduates</link><guid>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/4/29/general-falcons-soar-beyond-the-finish-line-bgsu-athletics-celebrates-61-spring-graduates</guid><category>General, Falcon Club, Student-Athlete Services, Falcon Fanatics</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Graduation Hat - BG Peekaboo" src="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/28/GRAU_12122025_Commencement_93_Scott_W._Grau.JPG" /><br /><br />BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green State University Athletics proudly celebrates its 61 spring graduates, recognizing a class that has excelled both in competition and in the classroom while embodying the Falcon standard of excellence.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/GRAU_12122025_Commencement_93_Scott_W._Grau.JPG" /><media:content url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/GRAU_12122025_Commencement_93_Scott_W._Grau.JPG"><media:title>Graduation Hat - BG Peekaboo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/GRAU_12122025_Commencement_93_Scott_W._Grau.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>39358</s:story_id></item><item><title>BGSU Athletics Celebrates Student-Athletes at the 12th Annual Ziggys</title><link>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/4/23/general-bgsu-celebrates-student-athletes-at-the-12th-annual-ziggys</link><guid>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/4/23/general-bgsu-celebrates-student-athletes-at-the-12th-annual-ziggys</guid><category>General, Falcon Club</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 Ziggy Awards" src="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/23/ZIGS120138_Coyle_Withrow.jpg" /><br /><br />BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Ziggys, BGSU's annual end-of-year awards show took place for the 12th consecutive year Wednesday night at the Stroh Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/ZIGS120138_Coyle_Withrow.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/ZIGS120138_Coyle_Withrow.jpg"><media:title>2026 Ziggy Awards</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/ZIGS120138_Coyle_Withrow.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:33:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>39338</s:story_id></item><item><title>Longtime BGSU Administrator Steve Messenger to Retire at End of June</title><link>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/4/22/general-longtime-bgsu-administrator-steve-messenger-to-retire-at-end-of-june</link><guid>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/4/22/general-longtime-bgsu-administrator-steve-messenger-to-retire-at-end-of-june</guid><category>General, Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Steve Messenger" src="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/22/_67A6370.jpg" /><br /><br />BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — After more than a decade of leadership and a lifetime connection to the University and community, Steve Messenger will retire from his role as Associate Athletics Director for Operations, Events and Championships at Bowling Green State University at the end of June.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/_67A6370.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/_67A6370.jpg"><media:title>Steve Messenger</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/_67A6370.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:38:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>39333</s:story_id></item><item><title>BGSU Athletics Parking And Traffic Information For This Weekend</title><link>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/4/22/general-bgsu-athletics-parking-and-traffic-information-for-this-weekend</link><guid>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/4/22/general-bgsu-athletics-parking-and-traffic-information-for-this-weekend</guid><category>Baseball, General, Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Steller Field Ribbon Cutting CeremonyMarch 21, 2026Bowling Green, Ohio" src="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/22/GRAU_03212026_Stellar_Field_Ribbon_Cutting_02_Scott_W__Grau.JPG" /><br /><br />BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Fans coming to Bowling Green State University's athletic venues this weekend, specifically Saturday and Sunday, should be aware of traffic patterns and parking availability. Please plan accordingly as you make your way to BGSU. Bowling Green is hosting home baseball and softball on campus this week while also playing host to the BGSU Spring Soccer Challenge, a local youth tournament.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/GRAU_03212026_Stellar_Field_Ribbon_Cutting_02_Scott_W__Grau.JPG" /><media:content url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/GRAU_03212026_Stellar_Field_Ribbon_Cutting_02_Scott_W__Grau.JPG"><media:title>Steller Field Ribbon Cutting CeremonyMarch 21, 2026Bowling Green, Ohio</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/GRAU_03212026_Stellar_Field_Ribbon_Cutting_02_Scott_W__Grau.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:25:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>39332</s:story_id></item><item><title>BGSU Women’s Basketball Alum Cary McGehee to be Honored Wednesday at The Ziggys</title><link>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/4/21/womens-basketball-bgsu-womens-basketball-alum-cary-mcgehee-to-be-honored-wednesday-at-the-ziggys</link><guid>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/4/21/womens-basketball-bgsu-womens-basketball-alum-cary-mcgehee-to-be-honored-wednesday-at-the-ziggys</guid><category>General, Women's Basketball, Falcon Club</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cary McGehee" src="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/21/1.jpg" /><br /><br />BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - During The Ziggys, Bowling Green State University athletics' end-of-year award show, Falcon women's basketball alum Cary McGehee will be honored as the distinguished alum of the event.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/1.jpg"><media:title>Cary McGehee</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:56:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>39329</s:story_id></item><item><title>Falcon Insider with Derek van der Merwe: March 10</title><link>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/3/10/general-falcon-insider-with-derek-van-der-merwe-march-10</link><guid>https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2026/3/10/general-falcon-insider-with-derek-van-der-merwe-march-10</guid><category>General, Falcon Club</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Falcon Insider" src="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2023/5/25/FalconInsider.png" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2023/5/25/FalconInsider.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2023/5/25/FalconInsider.png"><media:title>Falcon Insider</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.bgsufalcons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2023/5/25/FalconInsider.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>39187</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>