The University womens basketball team completed a season sweep of Akron Saturday after defeating the Zips 86-50.

The victory secured the University’s 400th all-time win, making it the first MAC school to do so.

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“You can name all the coaches throughout Bowling Green history: Sue Hager, Nora Liu, Dee Knoblauch, my predecessor,” said Falcons Head Coach Jennifer Roos after shedding a few tears. “But I was a history major so I understand the significance of it. It’s a really big deal, and for Van Wright to say that to me, was great.”

After coming off a career high 32 points against Kent State, sophomore guard Carly Santoro continued her dominance with a game high of 16 points and a team high of 6 rebounds.

Fellow Falcon Sydney Lambert dropped 14 points and 4 assists while Ashley Tunstall contributed 5 boards and 8 points.

Freshman guard Caterrion Thompson provided a spark off the bench with 12 of the 36 bench points and 2 steals.

Every Falcon managed to crack the double digit mark in playing time as well.

The Falcons had their foot on the gas pedal the entire game and did not ease off.

At the conclusion of the first half, the Falcons were up big 37-20.

The Falcons had the edge against the Zips in almost all statistical categories, including a 10-3 advantage in second chance points and perfect shooting from the free throw line.

The defense was also stellar, allowing only 7 points all quarter. The three-pointers were also flying, but that was only a sign of things to come.

The third quarter contained, arguably, the best basketball the Falcons have played all season.

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They managed to score 33 points while shooting 10-17 and 77.8% from beyond the arc.

In the final quarter the Falcons hit 7 three pointers, converted on an “and one” opportunity from Ashley Tunstall, made an additional 5 points from the free throw line and contributed 2 field goals.

Sydney Lambert, Haley Puk, Carly Santoro, Rachel Myers and Caterrion Thompson all managed to bury a three-pointer in the quarter and the team went on a seven and a half minute rampage with a 24-6 scoring run.

“They can shoot, I’ve stood at this podium game after game after game and said they can,” said Coach Roos.

The Falcons backed up the coach’s claims by shooting 44.8% from the field and making a season high 15 three-pointers.

“Everyone fed off each other’s intensity,” said Santoro, “We know we can use this a domino effect and keep playing great”.

The Falcons hope to carry the momentum into Wednesday, when they travel to Ball State seeking revenge after losing 75-53 back in January.