Bob Gallager Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | Bowling Green State University Athletics
Bob Gallager Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | Bowling Green State University Athletics
Bowling Green State University's men's basketball team is set to face Northern Illinois University in their final road game of the 2024-25 regular season. The game, scheduled for March 4 at 7 p.m. EST, will take place at Northern Illinois' Convocation Center in DeKalb, Illinois. Fans can watch the match on ESPN+ or listen to Todd Walker's radio call on WFRO Eagle 99.
The upcoming matchup marks the 73rd meeting between Bowling Green and Northern Illinois, with Bowling Green holding a historical advantage of 41 wins to NIU's 31. Despite this record, NIU has been more successful when hosting, boasting a home record of 17-13 against Bowling Green. Notably, Bowling Green has won eight of their last nine encounters with NIU, including four consecutive victories in DeKalb.
A win for Bowling Green would complete a season sweep over Northern Illinois and extend their current winning streak to four games. It would also push them above .500 in Mid-American Conference (MAC) play under Coach Simon's leadership.
Javontae Campbell from BGSU was recently honored as MAC Co-Player of the Week after extending his streak of scoring at least 20 points per game to five matches. During this period, he averaged 24 points per game along with notable contributions in rebounds, assists, and steals.
Northern Illinois enters the game on a ten-game losing streak but has shown resilience by narrowly missing victory in several recent matches. All five of their wins this season have been secured at home.
BGSU player Marcus Johnson is currently leading the MAC with a free throw percentage of 91%, ranking sixth nationally. He has made an impressive run of consecutive free throws since mid-January.
As the regular season nears its end, only Akron and Northern Illinois have fixed positions within the MAC standings. With two games remaining for most teams, there is potential for significant movement among other conference members.
Fans are encouraged to follow BGSU's men's basketball team through various social media platforms for updates and coverage.
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