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Swim and dive takes first loss of the season but has plenty of bright spots

Swim and dive takes first loss of the season but has plenty of bright spots

Andrew Helkowski, Falcon Media Sports Network November 2, 2024

BGSU's swim and dive traveled two hours east to battle Akron in a dual meet at the Ocasek Natatorium on Friday. The Zips came out on top, with a score of 195-105 over the Falcons; however, BGSU came...

BGSU announces Tanner Barton as new swim and dive head coach 

BGSU announces Tanner Barton as new swim and dive head coach 

Tyler Kavalecz, Falcon Media Sports Network April 3, 2024

Bowling Green has found a new swim and dive head coach, announcing the hire of former John Carroll head coach Tanner Barton on Wednesday afternoon.   Barton, the 11th head coach in program history,...

Rickey Perkins

BGSU swim and dive’s Rickey Perkins to not be retained, university launching national search

Steve Iwanek, Sports Content Director March 4, 2024

Monday afternoon, Bowling Green State University's director of athletics, Derek van der Merwe announced that BGSU swim and dive head coach Rickey Perkins' contract is being terminated. "We are extremely...

Swim and Dive team soars in MAC Championships

Swim and Dive team soars in MAC Championships

Max Porter, Falcon Media Sports Network March 3, 2024

The Bowling Green women’s swim and dive team placed eighth throughout all four days in the Mid-American Conference Championship meet in the finale yesterday. On Wednesday, the Falcons started their...

Rayah Blood

Rayah Blood: embracing the challenge

Holden Ruck, Falcon Media Sports Network January 30, 2024

Even as a child, it seemed inevitable that Rayah Blood would make a splash in her future college sport. “My high school dive coach always ran a summer camp through my school community at the school...

Falcons drop road meet against Eagles, Vitela and Vial lead the way

Falcons drop road meet against Eagles, Vitela and Vial lead the way

Emma Tucker, Falcon Media Sports Network January 27, 2024

Last night, Bowling Green Swim & Dive continued their season in Ypsilanti, facing off against the Eastern Michigan Eagles and falling with a 114-173 score. Despite falling short, the meet saw four...

Long and Blood take first place to lead BGSU diving versus Miami

Long and Blood take first place to lead BGSU diving versus Miami

Emma Tucker, Falcon Media Sports Network January 19, 2024

On Friday, the Bowling Green swim and dive teams returned to Cooper Pool for their first home matchup of the year, facing the Miami RedHawks. Despite falling to Miami 79-164, BGSU shined in with individual...

Swim and dive schedule released

Swim and dive schedule released

June 27, 2023

The athletics department released the women's swimming and diving program schedule for the upcoming season today. "We have some tough meets that will really test us this season," head coach Rickey Perkins...

From Israel to Bowling Green

Da'Ria Cottrell, Sports Reporter March 21, 2023

BGSU senior Inbar Mark is a student athlete that grew up in another country and came to the United States for schooling and collegiate swimming.   From growing up in Meitar, Israel, to why she chose...

BGSU Swim and Dive's season comes to a close

BGSU Swim and Dive’s season comes to a close

Emma Tucker, Sports Reporter, Falcon Media Sports Network March 12, 2023

Yesterday evening, the Falcon Swim/Dive teams closed out their 2022-2023 season. Going to the National Invite Championship and the NCAA Diving Zones, several Falcons competed to represent the orange...

BGSU Swim & Dive wrap up season at MAC Championships

BGSU Swim & Dive wrap up season at MAC Championships

Chas McNeil, Sports Reporter, FMSN February 26, 2023

The Falcons Swim and Dive team began to wind down their season at the Mac Championships this week. BGSU placed 8th overall in the MAC to finish the season. This placement still contained some standout...

Swim and Dive snags second place in Miami

Swim and Dive snags second place in Miami

Emma Tucker, Sports Reporter, FMSN February 12, 2023

In a weekend series hosted by Miami University, BGSU Swim and Dive earned second place out of five teams, competing with Miami, Youngstown, Ball State, and Toledo. At the end of the weekend, the Falcons...

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