Athletics News

Falcon Insider with Derek van der Merwe: March 31
Carr, Chmiel, Simon Set For Final Coaches Show Of 2024-25 Season
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The weekly Falcons Nest Coaches Show presented by Fricker's, returns Monday night (Feb. 24) on Falcon Sports Radio Network stations for the final show of the season. The show will feature three guests, two in-person and one remote. The show will begin at 6 p.m. in-person with assistant hockey coach Curtis Carr joining Kevin Piel. The show will continue in-person with head women's basketball coach Fred Chmiel. The show will shift to remote for the final guest with head men's basketball coach Todd Simon joining the "Voice of the Falcons" Todd Walker remotely due to the team's travel to Northern Illinois.

OHSAA High School Boys Basketball Tournament Action at the Stroh Center March 4-16
We are excited to welcome the OHSAA Boys Basketball Tournaments to the Stroh Center on the Bowling Green State University campus. Below is a list of games that will take place inside our venue, as well as several helpful links. We intend for all visiting teams, fans and officials to have a great experience at our arena, and we look forward to having you join us at the Stroh!
BGSU Announces the "Orange Army Campaign"
Simon, Barton, Snelling Set To Join Full Coaches Show Schedule Monday Night
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The weekly Falcons Nest Coaches Show presented by Fricker's, returns Monday night (Feb. 24) on Falcon Sports Radio Network stations. The show will feature three guests, two in-person and one remote. The show will begin at 6 p.m. with head men's basketball coach Todd Simon joining the "Voice of the Falcons" Todd Walker remotely due to travel. The show will transition to in-person with Kevin Piel taking over as host and being joined by head swimming and diving coach Tanner Barton followed by head track and field and cross country coach Lou Snelling.
Bowling Green State University announces contract extension, expansion of duties for Athletics Director Derek van der Merwe
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - Bowling Green State University has announced the contract extension and expansion of duties for Athletics Director Derek van der Merwe.
Nairn, Chmiel To Join Coaches Show Monday Night Ahead Of Toledo Weekend
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The weekly Falcons Nest Coaches Show presented by Fricker's, returns Monday night (Feb. 17) on Falcon Sports Radio Network stations. The "Voice of the Falcons" Todd Walker will be joined live at Fricker's by two guests. Ahead of Toledo week for the basketball programs, head men's basketball coach Todd Simon will start the show at 6 p.m. while head women's basketball coach Fred Chmiel will take the second half hour.
OHSAA Regional Hockey Returns To Slater Family Ice Arena
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - OHSAA Regional Hockey is returning to Bowling Green State University for the first time in over 25 years. The Northwest Hockey Regional will be played at Tam O Shanter before coming to the Slater Family Ice Arena on the campus of Bowling Green State University on Saturday, Feb. 15 for the Quarterfinals and the remainder of the tournament.
Four Falcon Coaches Set To Join Full Coaches Show Slate Monday Night
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The weekly Falcons Nest Coaches Show presented by Fricker's, returns Monday night (Feb. 11) on Falcon Sports Radio Network stations. The "Voice of the Falcons" Todd Walker will be joined live at Fricker's by four guests for a full show. Head men's basketball coach Todd Simon will begin the show at 6 p.m. followed by head baseball coach Kyle Hallock. The show will hit the midway point with head softball coach Michelle Gardner joining while head gymnastics coach Brittney Emmons will wrap up the hour.
BGSU Basketball To Join Coaches Show, Featuring Martin, Chmiel
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The weekly Falcons Nest Coaches Show presented by Fricker's, returns Monday night (Feb. 3) on Falcon Sports Radio Network stations. The "Voice of the Falcons" Todd Walker will be joined live at Fricker's by two guests, both of the basketball variety. Men's basketball assistant coach Bryce Martin will open the show at 6 p.m. with Walker. Following Martin will be head women's basketball coach Fred Chmiel.