Athletics News
- BGSU Decades Celebration: Falcons in 2015
- Statement from Derek van der Merwe on the House Settlement"Collegiate athletics has continuously evolved since its inception, and last week's federal approval of the House settlement represents another crossroad. With this change, universities are now permitted to directly compensate student-athletes for their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) through licensing deals. This marks a dramatic shift and significant departure from the tradition of amateurism that has long defined college sports.
Men's Baseball News
- BGSU Baseball Lands 10 On Academic All-MAC TeamCLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference announced the Academic All-MAC list for the 2025 baseball season Monday afternoon (June 16). Of those named, Bowling Green had 10 players named to the list, tied for the fourth-most in the league with seven teams having 10 or more. The Falcons have now had at least 10 players named in each of head coach Kyle Hallock's five seasons at Bowling Green. The list of BGSU recipients includes Logan Bell, Gavin Ganun, Nic Good, Zack Horky, Luke Krouse, DJ Newman, Connar Penrod, Sam Seidel, Landon Willeman and Garrett Wright.
- Wright, Penrod Named To ABCA/Rawlings All-East Region First TeamGREENSBORO, N.C. – The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and Rawlings announced the NCAA Division I All-Region Teams for all eight regions Tuesday morning (June 10). Of those named, both Garrett Wright and Connar Penrod earned First Team All-East Region honors for Bowling Green. This marks the first All-Region honor for both Wright and Penrod.
Men's Basketball News
- BGSU Signs Florida State Transfer Guard Justin ThomasBOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University men's basketball program and head coach Todd Simon announced the signing of Justin Thomas on Wednesday (May 7). Thomas, a 6-foot-7 guard, will join the Falcons after spending the 2024-25 season with Florida State. A native of Baton Rouge, La., Thomas played in 32 games for the Seminoles last season, including five starts while averaging 22.1 minutes per game.
- Falcons Add Colorado Transfer Guard Javon RuffinBOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University men's basketball program and head coach Todd Simon announced the signing of Javon Ruffin on Friday (May 2). Ruffin, a 6-foot-5 guard, will join the Falcons after spending the last four seasons at Colorado, including a redshirt season in 2021-22. A native of Phoenix, Ariz., Ruffin played in 75 games over three seasons for the Buffaloes, including making 12 starts with 10 being during the 2024-25 campaign.
Football News
- Alumni Mike and Jan Wilcox to Endow BGSU Head Football Coach PositionBowling Green State University is the first university in the Mid-American Conference to endow a head football coaching position, raising the prominence of the University's football program, its recruiting potential and support for student-athletes.
- Bowling Green 2024 Football Game Notes Named 18th-Best in the Nation Among All Sports by CSCORLANDO, Fla. – The College Sports Communicators (CSC) University Division has ranked Bowling Green State University's 2024 football game notes No. 18 nationally across all sports. The announcement was made during the CSC Unite Convention at the World Center Marriott in Orlando.
Men's Golf News
- Five Men’s Golfers Named to the 2024-25 Academic All-MACBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference named five members of the Bowling Green State University men's golf team to the 2024-25 Academic All-MAC list, as announced by the league.
- Johnson Leads the Way for the Falcons at 2025 MAC ChampionshipGROVE CITY, Ohio – The Bowling Green men's golf team concluded play at the 2025 Mid-American Conference Championship on Tuesday, finishing seventh in the nine-team field. The event was hosted by BGSU at Pinnacle Golf Club, a par-72 course playing at 7,245 yards.
Men's Soccer News
- Nichols, Falcons Unveil Fall 2025 Schedule"Our 2025 schedule is as challenging and exciting as ever," said Nichols. "These elite non-conference opponents, combined with a highly competitive MVC slate, have our players and coaches energized and ready for the challenge. We're especially looking forward to
- Jack Bennett Joins BGSU Men's Soccer Coaching StaffBowling Green State University men's soccer head coach Eric Nichols has announced the hiring of Jack Bennett to his staff. Bennett brings a wide range of experiences to the Falcons, particularly in the area of
Men's Cross Country News
- Rachel Rhynard Named Associate Head Cross Country & Assistant Track CoachBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The BGSU cross country/track & field program has hired Rachel Rhynard as the associate head cross country & assistant track coach.
- Women's Cross Country Earns Best Team GPA in Division I, Men's Team Also Receives USTFCCCA All-Academic Team HonorsBOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- The BGSU cross country programs have accomplished tremendous feats.
Men's Ice Hockey News
- BGSU Ice Hockey Adds Matt Nicholson and Jacob Pritchard to Coaching StaffBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green State University head hockey coach Dennis Williams has announced the hiring of Matt Nicholson and Jacob Pritchard as assistant coaches for the Falcon hockey program. The additions bring a blend of veteran coaching experience and recent player development expertise as BGSU continues to build momentum heading into a new era.
- Curtis Carr Elevated to Associate Head Coach for BGSU HockeyBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Curtis Carr has been promoted to associate head coach of the Bowling Green State University hockey program, head coach Dennis Williams announced Wednesday (May 21).
Women's Basketball News
- Emily Robbins Joins BGSU Women's Basketball StaffBowling Green State University women's basketball coach Fred Chmiel has announced the addition of Emily Robbins to his staff. Robbins, who comes to BGSU from fellow MAC member Western Michigan University, will serve as the
- Chmiel, Falcons Add Jaedyn CookBGSU women's basketball coach Fred Chmiel has announced the addition of Jaedyn Cook (Richmond, Va.) to the roster. Cook comes to BGSU after spending the 2024-25
Women's Cross Country News
- Rachel Rhynard Named Associate Head Cross Country & Assistant Track CoachBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The BGSU cross country/track & field program has hired Rachel Rhynard as the associate head cross country & assistant track coach.
- Women's Cross Country Earns Best Team GPA in Division I, Men's Team Also Receives USTFCCCA All-Academic Team HonorsBOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- The BGSU cross country programs have accomplished tremendous feats.
Women's Golf News
- Three BGSU Women’s Golfers Named Academic All-MACBOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Mid-American Conference named three members of the Bowling Green State University women's golf team to the 2024-25 Academic All-MAC list, as announced by the league.
- Falcons Cap Historic Season with Finish at Inaugural Postseason AppearanceMARICOPA, Ariz. – The Bowling Green State University women's golf team concluded its 2025 season with a milestone performance at the National Golf Invitational (NGI), hosted at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club—a par-72, 6,295-yard course in Maricopa, Ariz.
Women's Gymnastic's News
- Ten BGSU Gymnasts Named 2025 Academic All-MACBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference named ten members of the Bowling Green State University Gymnastics team to the 2025 Academic All-MAC list, as announced by the league today (April 15).
- Thornton and Mendez Abolnik Lead BGSU at 2025 MAC ChampionshipMOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – The Bowling Green State University gymnastics team concluded the 2025 season at the MAC Championship, which was hosted by Central Michigan at McGuirk Arena on Saturday afternoon.
Women's Soccer News
- Kyle Pettican Named to BGSU Women's Soccer StaffBowling Green State University women's soccer head coach Chris Fox has announced the addition of Kyle Pettican to his staff. Pettican joins the Falcons after a variety of coaching experiences at
- Steven Samuel Joins BGSU Women's Soccer StaffBGSU women's soccer head coach Chris Fox has announced the addition of Steven Samuel to his staff. Samuel, who comes to BG after two seasons on the staff at Coastal Carolina University, officially began his duties on
Women's Softball News
- Nine Falcons Named to Academic All-MAC TeamA total of nine members of the BGSU softball team have been named to the Academic All-Mid-American Conference Team, announced by the league office on Wednesday afternoon (May 28). The Falcons' lengthy list includes
- Five Falcons Named to CSC Academic All-District® TeamFive members of the BGSU softball team have been named to the 2024-25 Academic All-District® Team, selected by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA). Scarlet Anderson, Katie Hutter, Cameron Kaufman, Mackenzie Krafcik and Peyton Steffes all were
Women's Swim and Dive News
- Four Falcons Land on CSC Academic All-District TeamBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The College Sports Communications (CSC, formerly known as CoSIDA), announced their 2024-25 Academic All-District women's swimming & diving teams on Tuesday afternoon.
- Twenty-One Falcons Named to Swim & Dive Academic All-MAC TeamCLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference announced the 2024-25 Swim & Dive Academic All-MAC Team on Monday afternoon, celebrating the achievements of 158 student-athletes who have excelled both in competition and in the classroom.
Women's Tennis News
- Tia Clemens Earns ITA Summer Series ChampionshipNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- On Sunday, June 22nd, Tia Clemens of the Bowling Green State University Tennis team won the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Summer Series: Points Race Series hosted by Belmont University. The ITA hosts a series of weekly tennis tournaments for NCAA and NAIA tennis players on college campuses across the country, with the top performers qualifying for the ITA Summer National Championships hosted by the University of Memphis on August 9th-12th.
- Bowling Green Tennis Places Four Falcons on 2025 MAC All-Academic TeamBOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced four members of the Bowling Green tennis team have been named to the 2025 Academic All-MAC team. BGSU is tied for the second most honorees in the league.
Women's Track and Field News
- Five Falcons Land on CSC Academic All-District TeamBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The College Sports Communications (CSC, formerly known as CoSIDA), announced their 2024-25 Academic All-District women's cross country/track & field teams on Tuesday afternoon.
- Rachael Hoover Takes Fifth in 800m at USATF U20 ChampionshipsEUGENE, Ore. -- BGSU cross country/track & field rising sophomore star Rachael Hoover took fifth place in the 800m at the USA Track & Field (USATF) U20 Championships last weekend.
Women's Volleyball News
- Bowling Green Volleyball Completes 2025 Schedule With Non-Conference SlateBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University volleyball team has announced the non-conference schedule for the 2025 season, unveiling the slate of matches on Thursday morning (June 26). Tickets for the entirety of the 2025 season, both season and single-game, are on-sale and available for purchase. The Falcons have led the MAC in attendance each of the last two seasons and have been in the top two in average attendance for seven straight seasons, excluding the COVID year.
- Single-Game Tickets Now On-Sale For 2025 BGSU Volleyball SeasonBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University ticket office announced that single-game tickets for the 2025 volleyball season are now on-sale. The Falcons previously released the 2025 MAC schedule on April 1 and season tickets on April 18. The full schedule for the 2025 season will be released at a later date. Bowling Green is coming off a 2024 season that resulted in a MAC Championship and NIVC Runner-Up finish. The 2025 season will mark the first in the Alex DelPiombo Era of BGVB.
