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Athletics News
- Administrator Jim Elsasser to Retire After 30 Years with BGSU AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – After nearly three decades of dedicated service to Bowling Green State University, Jim Elsasser, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Internal Affairs, has announced his retirement, effective June 30.
- Fremont Federal Credit Union to Sponsor the Battle of I-75 Rivalry SeriesBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Fremont Federal Credit Union has opened a new branch in Bowling Green, officially expanding its field of membership and taking a step forward in its mission to promote healthy financial living throughout Northwest Ohio.
Men's Baseball News
- Tuesday Baseball Against Toledo CanceledBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Due to current and anticipated weather and conditions, Tuesday's (May 13) baseball against Toledo has been canceled. No makeup date will be set for the contest. The Falcons are still scheduled to host Northern Illinois this weekend at Steller Field to conclude the regular season before shifting to the MAC Tournament next week in Avon, Ohio.
- Falcons Focus On Final Week Of Regular Season With Toledo, NIUBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University baseball team will head into the final week of the regular season with four games on the schedule. BGSU will begin the week at Toledo in a non-conference game, set for a 3 p.m. first pitch on Tuesday (May 13) at Scott Park. From there, the Falcons will transition back home to Steller Field, hosting Northern Illinois in the final regular season series. BGSU and NIU will play Thursday, Friday, Saturday (May 15-17) with Saturday's game marking Senior Day for the Orange and Brown. Tuesday and Saturday will be streamed on BCSN with a simulcast on ESPN+ while Thursday will be available to watch on YouTube. As always, home games at Steller Field will be free to attend. Any schedule changes will be announced on BGSUFalcons.com as well as Twitter/X (@BGSU_Baseball).
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
- Coach Urban Meyer Set for Aug. 28 NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, Presented by Fidelity Investments®BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green State University and the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Football Hall of Fame will jointly honor 2025 College Football Hall of Fame electee Coach Urban Meyer with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, presented by Fidelity Investments®. The Salute will take place on Thurs., Aug. 28, during the Falcons' season-opening home game against Lafayette.
- Bowling Green to Host Third Annual Women’s Football Clinic on June 6BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green head football coach Eddie George and the Falcon football program are hosting the third annual Bowling Green Women's Football Clinic on Fri., June 6. The event runs from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Doyt Perry Stadium.
Men's Golf News
- 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.
- Falcons Ready for 2025 MAC ChampionshipsThe Bowling Green State University men's golf team is set to compete in the 2025 Mid-American Championships. The three-day event begins on Sunday (April 27), at Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City, Ohio
Men's Soccer News
- 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
- Nichols Adds Gonzalo Carranza to BGSU Men’s Soccer Coaching StaffCarranza joins the Falcons after spending two seasons as head men's soccer coach at Xavier University of Louisiana, where he started the men's soccer program. Under his leadership, the Gold Rush had an overall record of 25-9-3 in his two seasons
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
- Ice Hockey Announces 2025-26 CCHA Portion of ScheduleBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University ice hockey program has officially announced its CCHA schedule for the 2025-26 season. The Falcons are slated to compete in 26 league contests, facing every conference opponent either at home, away or both. BGSU will play 12 games at Slater Family Ice Arena and hit the road for 14 games throughout the campaign. All home contests are scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET, unless noted otherwise.
- BGSU Ice Hockey Announces Nation’s Top-Ranked 2025 Recruiting ClassBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green State University head hockey coach Dennis Williams has announced the addition of nine new student-athletes for the 2025-26 season. The class includes high-end talent from all three major Canadian Hockey League circuits (WHL, OHL, QMJHL), and has been ranked No. 1 among all NCAA Division I programs by Neutral Zone Scouting.
Women's Basketball News
- 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
- Joniyah Bland-Fitzpatrick Joins FalconsBGSU women's basketball coach Fred Chmiel has announced the addition of Joniyah Bland-Fitzpatrick (New London, Conn.) to the roster. Bland-Fitzpatrick comes to BGSU after spending the
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
- 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.
- BGSU Women’s Golf Poised for Postseason Play this Weekend at the National Golf InvitationalBOWLING GREEN, Ohio — The Bowling Green State University women's golf team is set to continue its historic 2024 season with a trip to the National Golf Invitational (NI). The event, hosted at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, a par-72, 6,295-yard course in Maricopa, Ariz. The NGI marks the Falcons' first postseason appearance in program history.
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
- Addie Martin Named to MAC All-Freshman TeamBGSU softball standout Addie Martin has been named to the Mid-American Conference All-Freshman Team. The all-league squad, along with the
- Falcons End the Season with a Shutout Win vs. RMUThe Bowling Green softball team ended the 2025 season on a successful note, executing in all phases of the game in a 3-0 win over Robert Morris
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
- Western Michigan Tops Bowling Green in Season FinalePERRYSBURG, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University women's tennis team fell to the Western Michigan Broncos on Friday afternoon, 5-2, at the Perrysburg Tennis Center. The Orange and Brown picked up two points from winning the doubles point and No. 5 singles.
- BGSU Battles Broncos in Friday's Season FinaleThe Bowling Green tennis team returns home on Friday (April 18) for the last match of the 2024-25 season, taking on Western Michigan. The Falcons (9-13, 0-9 MAC) will meet the Broncos (11-13, 2-7 MAC) in a 1:00 p.m. start at the Perrysburg Tennis Center.
Women's Track and Field News
- Sixteen Falcons Earn Indoor Track & Field Academic All-MAC HonorsCLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference announced the 2024-25 Indoor Track & Field Academic All-MAC Team on Wednesday morning, celebrating the achievements of 166 student-athletes who have excelled both in competition and in the classroom.
- Trista Fintel Notches MAC Field Athlete of the Week HonorsBOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- Trista Fintel capped off her outstanding week in the throws circle with a MAC Field Athlete of the Week honor.
Women's Volleyball News
- Jessica Andrews One Of 10 NCAA Student-Athletes Selected To Participate In VNLBOWLING GREEN, Ohio - Bowling Green State University middle blocker Jessica Andrews has been selected to represent Canada in this year's Volleyball Nations League. Andrews is one of 10 NCAA student-athletes picked to play in the VNL this year, joining two players from Pitt and one from each of Charlotte, Florida, Illinois, Miami (FL), Oregon, Texas A&M and Washington State. In total, 18 countries are represented with 30-player rosters, creating a pool of just 540 athletes selected to participate. A vast majority of the athletes selected consist of current professional players. Andrews is the first Falcon and believed to be the first MAC player selected to compete.
- Season Tickets Now On-Sale For 2025 BGSU Volleyball SeasonBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University ticket office announced Friday morning (April 18) that season tickets for the 2025 volleyball season are now on-sale. This includes both season ticket renewals and new season ticket members. The Falcons previously released the 2025 MAC schedule on April 1. 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.