After a successful 68-58 win over Ohio to begin the Mid-American Conference (MAC) schedule, BGSU men’s basketball (9-3, 1-0) return to the Stroh Center to take on Siena Heights (4-7, 1-6) on Dec 22, with tip-off at 2:00 p.m.
Falcon Media Sport’s Network will have a call with Dawson Pelter and Sam Bork on the broadcast beginning at 1:45 p.m.
Matchup History
This will be only the second time ever the Falcons and Saints have met in action, with BGSU leading the all-time series 1-0, picking up a 79-58 win during the 23-24 season.
Scouting Bowling Green
Bowling Green returns home to the Stroh Center on a three-game winning streak, their record now standing at 9-3 after opening its MAC schedule with a win over Ohio.
BG’s defense showed out against the Bobcats, forcing Ohio to shoot just 37% from the field, and the Bobcats only made six field goals in the second half. The Falcons forced 8 steals in their first MAC game as well.
BGSU guard Javontae Campbell led the Orange and Brown with 19 points, including going 11/11 from the free-throw line. Sam Towns added 16 points and eight rebounds in the victory as well.
The Falcons still rank as the best defense in the MAC, allowing just 64.3 points per game.
Scouting Siena Heights
Siena Heights enters its matchup against the Falcons with a 4-7 record, coming off a 91-60 loss to Detroit Mercy.
The Saints are averaging 68.4 points per game, while shooting 42.6% from the field and 29.0% from three. Siena Heights also averages 34.9 rebounds per game throughout its season.
The Saints allow opponents to score 63.9 points per game, so far this season, Siena Heights has just a 1-3 record in away games.
Despite the rough start, the Saints are 2-2 in their past four games. The Saints currently have four players on their roster who are averaging double-digit points per game.
Falcon Four players to watch
Javontae Campbell (Bowling Green #2)
Campbell will look to build upon another strong game after scoring 19 points vs Ohio. Campbell’s single-season steal mark now stands at 42 total.
A string of strong performances, Towns will look to keep building on his already strong season. He’ll be majoring on the boards for the Falcons vs Siena Heights.
George Kalatzis (Siena Heights #33)
Kalatzis, a senior forward, is averaging 11.5 points, while shooting 44.0% from the field and adding 4.5 rebounds.
Jonas Tester (Siena Heights #2)
Tester is averaging 11.7 points and has scored 20 points twice this season.
