Bowling Green Defeats Western Michigan 72-54
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · University Arena (MI)
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Who won Bowling Green Falcons vs Western Michigan Broncos?
Bowling Green Falcons beat Western Michigan Broncos 72-54 at University Arena (MI) on January 20, 2026.
Who was favored in Bowling Green Falcons vs Western Michigan Broncos?
Bowling Green Falcons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -298 (about 75% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive victory, the Bowling Green Falcons defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 72-54 at the University Arena in Michigan. This game showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Bowling Green improving their record to 14-6 while Western Michigan fell to 7-13. The Falcons entered the matchup with a strong away record of 2-1, while the Broncos struggled at home, holding a record of 3-2.
Bowling Green's recent form has been notable, as they came into the game with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, including a one-game winning streak. The Falcons averaged 90.0 points scored and allowed 75.6 points during this stretch. In their last outing, they secured a victory against Eastern Michigan, winning 85-79. In contrast, Western Michigan had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, currently on a two-game losing streak, averaging 79.2 points scored and 80.5 points allowed. Their most recent game resulted in a loss to Akron, where they were defeated 104-89.
In terms of head-to-head matchups, this game marked the third meeting between the two teams, with the record now standing at 1-1. Earlier this season, Bowling Green won their first encounter on January 8, 2025, with a score of 83-79, while Western Michigan had previously edged them out on March 8, 2025, winning 64-63.
Injury reports indicated that both teams were relatively healthy, which allowed them to field their strongest lineups. The market had priced the game with Bowling Green favored by 6.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 152.5. The moneyline odds were set at +240 for Western Michigan and -298 for Bowling Green, reflecting the expectations surrounding the matchup.
The game conditions were standard for a winter evening in Michigan, with no significant weather impacts reported, ensuring a typical indoor basketball atmosphere.
As the game progressed, Bowling Green's offense proved to be too much for Western Michigan to handle. Key moments included a series of three-point shots from Trey Lewis, who made multiple long-range baskets, contributing significantly to the Falcons' scoring. The scoring plays highlighted Lewis's ability to stretch the floor, as he made a 26-foot three-point jumper and followed it up with another from 25 feet, showcasing his shooting prowess.
Western Michigan struggled to keep pace, particularly in the second half, where they fell behind significantly. Despite some efforts to close the gap, including a few late points from Justice Williams, the Broncos could not recover from the deficit. The final score reflected Bowling Green's dominance, as they outscored Western Michigan 72-54, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on offensive opportunities while limiting the Broncos' scoring chances.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | BGSU -6.5 | 152.5 o -108 / u -112 | Bowling Green Falcons -298 · Western Michigan Broncos +240 |
Leaders
- PointsJustice Williams18Western Michigan Broncos
- AssistsEJ Ryans3Western Michigan Broncos
- ReboundsMax Burton10Western Michigan Broncos
- PointsSam Towns21Bowling Green Falcons
- AssistsJavontae Campbell7Bowling Green Falcons
- ReboundsSam Towns9Bowling Green Falcons
Recent form
Western Michigan Broncos
Last 10: 4-6Streak L279.2 scored · 80.5 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L89-104at Akron ZipsJan 17
- L82-85vs Massachusetts MinutemenJan 14
- W79-62vs Eastern Michigan EaglesJan 10
- L76-87at Miami (OH) RedHawksJan 7
- L79-84at Toledo RocketsDec 30
- W94-57vs Defiance Yellow JacketsDec 22
- L71-88vs Buffalo BullsDec 20
- L51-91at Iowa HawkeyesDec 14
- W83-73at SIU Edwardsville CougarsDec 6
- W88-74vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesDec 4
Bowling Green Falcons
Last 10: 6-4Streak W190 scored · 75.6 allowed per game2-1 away
- W85-79vs Eastern Michigan EaglesJan 17
- L67-77vs Akron ZipsJan 10
- L93-96at Kent State Golden FlashesJan 7
- W101-100at Massachusetts MinutemenJan 3
- L83-93vs Miami (OH) RedHawksDec 31
- W125-66vs Siena Heights SaintsDec 22
- W68-58at Ohio BobcatsDec 20
- W76-55vs Chicago State CougarsDec 17
- W131-50vs Aquinas SaintsDec 7
- L71-82vs Utah Valley WolverinesDec 6
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 32-2 | - | 18-0 |
| Akron | 29-6 | 1 | 17-1 |
| Kent State | 24-10 | 4 | 14-4 |
| Toledo | 19-15 | 7 | 11-7 |
| Bowling Green | 18-14 | 9 | 9-9 |
| Ohio | 15-17 | 9 | 9-9 |
| Buffalo | 17-15 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Massachusetts | 17-16 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Ball State | 12-19 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Central Michigan | 10-21 | 12 | 6-12 |
| Western Michigan | 10-21 | 14 | 4-14 |
| Eastern Michigan | 10-21 | 14 | 4-14 |
| Northern Illinois | 9-21 | 10 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Bowling Green Falcons | Western Michigan Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-56 | 19-56 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 34 |
| Three-pointers | 5-20 | 6-26 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 23 |
| Free throws | 19-27 | 10-13 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 28 |
| Assists | 15 | 8 |
| Steals | 10 | 3 |
| Blocks | 7 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 21 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 14 |
| Fouls | 13 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 24 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 87 | 9 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half34-25Javontae Campbell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half36-25Troy Glover II makes 4-foot alley oop dunk
- 2nd Half38-25Mayar Wol makes 3-foot dunk (Javon Ruffin assists)
- 2nd Half39-25Sam Towns makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-25Sam Towns makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-27Jayden Brewer makes layup (Max Burton assists)
- 2nd Half42-27Mayar Wol makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Sam Towns assists)
- 2nd Half44-27Sam Towns makes 4-foot dunk (Javontae Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half44-28Justice Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-29Justice Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-29Troy Glover II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-29Josiah Shackelford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-29Josiah Shackelford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-31Max Burton makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half47-33Brady Swartz makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-34Brady Swartz makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half47-35Justice Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-36Justice Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-36Sam Towns makes layup
- 2nd Half49-39Justice Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Max Burton assists)
- 2nd Half51-39Sam Towns makes layup (Javontae Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half52-39Javontae Campbell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-41Justice Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-41Sam Towns makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-41Sam Towns makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-41Sam Towns makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-41Sam Towns makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half57-43Carson Vis makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half60-43Javontae Campbell makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half61-43Sam Towns makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-43Sam Towns makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-43Javon Ruffin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Javontae Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half67-43Mayar Wol makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-46Trey Lewis makes 26-foot three point jumper (EJ Ryans assists)
- 2nd Half69-46Javontae Campbell makes layup (Javon Ruffin assists)
- 2nd Half69-49Trey Lewis makes 23-foot three point jumper (EJ Ryans assists)
- 2nd Half69-50Justice Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-51Justice Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-54Trey Lewis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sharod Barnes assists)
- 2nd Half72-54Josiah Shackelford makes 24-foot three point jumper (Makhi Leach assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Western Michigan Broncos, below favours Bowling Green Falcons.
Venue
- University Arena (MI)Kalamazoo, MI
- Attendance1086
- OfficialsChad Barlow, Tariq Lucas, Bill McClatchy
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