Toledo Men's Basketball Wins MAC Tournament Matchup Against Bowling Green

The Rockets earned a narrow victory over their conference rival in the postseason tournament.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:54pm

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The University of Toledo men's basketball team defeated Bowling Green in a close one-point game in the Mid-American Conference Tournament. This marks the second time this season that Toledo has beaten their conference rival by a single point.

Why it matters

The win keeps Toledo's postseason hopes alive as they advance in the MAC Tournament. The close matchup between these two teams highlights the competitive nature of the conference and the importance of each game in the tournament.

The details

Toledo edged out Bowling Green 68-67 in the tournament matchup. This was the second time this season the Rockets have beaten the Falcons by a single point, having also won 69-68 in their regular season meeting.

  • The game was played on March 12, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The players

University of Toledo Men's Basketball Team

The University of Toledo's Division I men's basketball team, which competes in the Mid-American Conference.

Bowling Green Men's Basketball Team

The Bowling Green State University Division I men's basketball team, which also competes in the Mid-American Conference and is a rival of Toledo.

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What’s next

The win advances Toledo to the next round of the MAC Tournament, where they will face the winner of another quarterfinal matchup.

The takeaway

The close game between these two MAC rivals demonstrates the competitive balance in the conference and the importance of each tournament game as teams vie for a chance to advance and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament bid.