BGSU men's basketball tops Toledo in Battle of I-75

Falcons split regular-season series with rival Rockets

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Bowling Green State University men's basketball team defeated the University of Toledo 80-70 at the Stroh Center on Saturday, splitting the regular-season Battle of I-75 series between the two rivals.

Why it matters

The Battle of I-75 is a long-standing rivalry between the two northwest Ohio universities, with the men's basketball matchup being a highlight of the season for both schools and their fans.

The details

BGSU used a strong second half to pull away from Toledo and earn the victory. The win evens the season series between the two teams after Toledo won the first matchup earlier this year.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Bowling Green State University

A public research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio.

University of Toledo

A public research university located in Toledo, Ohio.

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What’s next

The two teams will likely meet again in the Mid-American Conference tournament later this season.

The takeaway

The Battle of I-75 rivalry between BGSU and Toledo remains intense, with the teams splitting their regular-season matchups this year and setting up a potential postseason showdown.