Bowling Green, Toledo Prepare for Second Battle of I-75

Key factors that could decide the pivotal MAC matchup between the rivals

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Bowling Green and Toledo men's basketball teams will meet for the second time this season in a pivotal Mid-American Conference clash on Saturday. After splitting their matchups the past two seasons, both teams have struggled for consistency since their first meeting. The Falcons look to avoid a regular-season sweep, while the Rockets aim to complete the season series sweep.

Why it matters

This game holds major implications for the MAC standings, with both teams jockeying for position as the conference schedule winds down. Bowling Green and Toledo have established a heated rivalry in recent years, making this a must-watch matchup for fans of both programs.

The details

In the first meeting, Toledo found success by limiting Bowling Green's fast-break opportunities and controlling the pace of the game. The Rockets also capitalized on second-chance points, outscoring the Falcons 14-2 in that category. Bowling Green will look to avoid early foul trouble that plagued them in the previous matchup, while Toledo aims to get balanced scoring from its supporting cast to complement star guard Leroy Blyden Jr.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 12th at 5 p.m.
  • In the first meeting on January 15th, Toledo defeated Bowling Green 68-67.

The players

Troy Glover II

Bowling Green's starting forward who was limited by early foul trouble in the first matchup.

Austin Parks

Toledo's center who had 12 points on 4-for-4 shooting in the first half of the previous game.

Leroy Blyden Jr.

Toledo's star guard who made the game-winning play in the first meeting between the teams.

Javontae Campbell

Bowling Green's leading scorer who recently surpassed 2,000 career points.

Sean Craig

Toledo's forward who hit 3-of-5 three-pointers in the first matchup.

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What they’re saying

“We must limit Bowling Green's fast-break opportunities and control the pace if we want to complete the season sweep.”

— Leroy Blyden Jr., Toledo Guard (Toledo Blade)

“Early foul trouble really hurt us in the first game. We need to do a better job of staying disciplined on defense to avoid that issue this time around.”

— Troy Glover II, Bowling Green Forward (Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune)

What’s next

The winner of Saturday's game will take a big step towards securing a higher seed in the upcoming MAC Tournament.

The takeaway

This Battle of I-75 matchup between Bowling Green and Toledo has become a must-watch rivalry game in the MAC, with both teams fighting to improve their conference standing and position themselves for a strong finish to the regular season.