- Matchup: Bowling Green Falcons vs Central Michigan Chippewas
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: McGuirk Arena, Mount Pleasant, MI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Central Michigan Chippewas (6-15) will host the Bowling Green Falcons (13-8) at McGuirk Arena.
In their previous outing, the Bowling Green Falcons suffered a defeat against Buffalo, ending the game at 89-78. The Falcons recorded 16 fouls while Buffalo accounted for 14. From beyond the arc, Bowling Green converted 14 of their 26 attempts. Buffalo shot impressively at the free throw line, making 17 of 22 attempts for a success rate of 77.3%. Buffalo secured 27 rebounds, including 4 offensive boards, but failed to record any blocks. They also coordinated 16 assists and notched 5 steals. Defensively, Bowling Green permitted Buffalo to shoot 55.8% from the floor on 29 out of 52 attempts. The Falcons registered 14 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and achieved 4 steals. They grabbed 28 rebounds, including 9 on the offensive end, and converted 9 of 15 free throw attempts for 60.0% accuracy. Overall, Bowling Green finished the game with a field goal percentage of 50.0% (31 of 62) and made 7 of 20 from three-point range.
Of note, Javontae Campbell delivered a standout performance, shooting 65.0% from the field, tallying 31 points, 7 assists, and 3 rebounds in 40 minutes of play.
Bowling Green enters this contest with a season record of 13-8, averaging 85.9 points per game (25th nationally) with a shooting percentage of 49.5%. They connect on 34.9% of their three-point attempts (153 out of 439) and boast a free throw percentage of 73.7%. The Falcons pull down an average of 36.0 rebounds per game and have recorded 329 assists this season, ranking 93rd in the nation. They average 11.6 turnovers and commit 17.7 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive side, Bowling Green forces an average of 16.7 turnovers per game while committing 19.8 personal fouls. They hold opponents to 34.3% from beyond the arc and rank 118th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (71.3). The Falcons concede an opponent shooting percentage of 43.4% (505 of 1,163) and allow 32.2 rebounds per game, ranking 179th in Division 1 for assists surrendered, with 277 given up this season.
In their last game, the Central Michigan Chippewas triumphed over Eastern Michigan with a final score of 100-65. The Chippewas secured 23 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, totaling 32 in the match. They committed 8 turnovers while registering 9 steals. Eastern Michigan accumulated 21 personal fouls, leading to 26 free throw opportunities for Central Michigan. They converted 19 of these attempts for a success rate of 73.1%. The Chippewas also hit 9 out of 19 three-point attempts (47.4%). By the end of the game, Central Michigan shot 36 out of 64 from the field, resulting in an accuracy of 56.3%. Conversely, they allowed Eastern Michigan to achieve 23 out of 51 shooting, equating to 45.1% accuracy. Central Michigan capped their performance at 26.3% from three-point range with 5 out of 19 conversions, shooting 14 of 21 from the free throw line (66.7%). They limited Eastern Michigan to 22 total rebounds (4 offensive).
Logan McIntire played a significant role for Central Michigan in the encounter, converting 5 of 10 field goals at a rate of 50.0%, along with 2 rebounds. He scored 19 points in 27 minutes while also contributing 3 assists.
Central Michigan holds a record of 6-15 on the season. As a collective unit, the Chippewas are shooting 45.3% from the field, positioning them 176th in the nation. They have accumulated 1,530 points this season, averaging 72.9 points per game. They secure 33.1 boards on average and distribute 15.3 assists per contest (112th nationally), while averaging 12.3 turnovers per game. The Chippewas commit 18.0 personal fouls each game and maintain a 71.6% free throw success rate.
Defensively, Central Michigan ranks poorly, 300th in the nation in points allowed, averaging 78.5 per game. They force opponents into 12.1 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 46.4% from the floor, ranking them 305th nationally. The Chippewas give up 34.1% from beyond the arc and opponents convert 68.5% at the free-throw line. They concede an average of 16.0 assists and 36.5 total rebounds per game, ranked 331st and 290th, respectively, in college basketball.
Which team will prevail in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Bowling Green
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