Hunt Leads Falcons to Split Doubleheader

Senior middle-fielder Hannah Hunt shines at the plate as BGSU softball splits two-game series against Buffalo Bulls.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:24am

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The BGSU softball team (15-14, 3-6) split their Saturday doubleheader against the Buffalo Bulls (14-18, 5-4), with the Bulls winning the first game 7-4 before the Falcons closed out the two-game slate with a 9-1 victory. Senior middle-fielder Hannah Hunt led the charge for Bowling Green, recording five RBIs across the two games.

Why it matters

The split doubleheader keeps the Falcons in the hunt for a strong finish to the regular season, as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch. Hunt's standout performance provides a boost for the team and highlights her leadership as a senior.

The details

In the first game, the Falcons were out-hit by Buffalo 12-8, despite two hits and an RBI from Hunt. However, the team bounced back in the second game, out-hitting the Bulls 11-5 and riding Hunt's two hits, including a home run, and five RBIs to a decisive 9-1 victory.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
  • The Falcons will next face the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday, April 1, 2026 at 4 p.m. at Meserve Field.

The players

Hannah Hunt

A senior middle-fielder for the BGSU softball team who led the charge for the Falcons, recording five RBIs across the two-game series against Buffalo.

Michelle Gardner

The head coach of the BGSU softball team, who praised her team's improved performance in the second game of the doubleheader.

Buffalo Bulls

The opposing team that the BGSU Falcons faced in the doubleheader, winning the first game 7-4 before falling 9-1 in the second game.

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What they’re saying

“I really liked the second performance a lot better than the first one, but honestly, I felt in the first one, we started competing. We've got to find a way to come out from the get-go and swing like that.”

— Michelle Gardner, Head Coach, BGSU Softball

“I think we were making adjustments better today, and we strung it together as a team instead of individuals, and that helped us a lot in the end.”

— Hannah Hunt, Senior Middle-Fielder, BGSU Softball

“It felt really good. I was just happy to support my friends and get us on the board.”

— Hannah Hunt, Senior Middle-Fielder, BGSU Softball

What’s next

The Falcons will next face the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday, April 1, 2026 at 4 p.m. at Meserve Field, as they look to build on their split doubleheader performance against Buffalo.

The takeaway

Hannah Hunt's standout offensive performance, including a home run and five RBIs, was the key factor in the Falcons' bounce-back victory in the second game of the doubleheader. The team's ability to make adjustments and play more cohesively as a unit in the finale will be crucial as they prepare to face a tough Ohio State squad.