The Bowling Green State University softball team is set to take on the University of Michigan on April 15 at 5:00 p.m. before returning home for an eight-game homestand against Northern Illinois University, starting April 17. The Falcons have made notable progress this season, with more wins than their entire last season. Coach Michelle Gardner, a Michigan alumna, leads a team currently hitting .268 and boasting multiple record-breaking performances, including 80 stolen bases this spring.

By the Numbers
  • BGSU has scored 5.10 runs per game this season, aiming for the second-highest average in program history.
  • The Falcons have been hit by pitches 44 times this season, surpassing the previous record of 35.
State of Play
  • The Falcons are 17-22 overall and 5-13 in the MAC.
  • They enter the Michigan game having won 2 out of their last 4 contests against Toledo and Ohio.
  • Bowling Green has broken a school record for stolen bases with 80 this season.
What's Next

Following their match against Northern Illinois, the Falcons will face the University of Massachusetts in another home series beginning April 24.

Bottom Line

The Falcons are on an upward trajectory, with a stronger record than last season and several key players excelling, making this midweek game against Michigan and the following homestand crucial for maintaining momentum.