No Fly Zone: Rockets Clip Falcon Wings: Battle of I-75(Mens)

Written By: Connor Barrus

Photos Taken By: Connor Barrus

Toledo students celebrate with players after Rockets' 73-72 win over Bowling Green

TOLEDO, Ohio - The battle of I-75 truly lived up to its hype as The University of Toledo and Bowling Green State went head-to-head in the 185th meeting between the rivals.

The Rockets (11-9, 5-3 MAC) were slow to get going offensively, but the defense held tight, forcing 16 turnovers from the Falcons. The Rockets eventually found their footing halfway into the first half to take a 39-38 lead at halftime.

Leroy Blyden Jr. became the hero with 19 points, 5 assists, and the game-winning three to lift Toledo over BGSU, 73-72.

Toledo's Sony Wilson (No.3) is guarded by Bowling Green's Josiah Shackelford

Toledo's Mynor Strong (No. 5) shoots a jumper on Saturday's I-75 game.

Toledo's Leroy Blyden Jr. drives past a group of Bowling Green defenders

There were two other star players on Toledo's team in this game. Austin Parks, with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 blocks, and Sean Craig with 13 points and 7 rebounds.

This win now marks Toledo's 100th win over Bowling Green State in the history of this rivalry, with the record now being 100-85.

Toledo now sits at 4th place in the MAC standings and will look to improve their standing on the road Tuesday against Akron. The Zips stand at 16-4 and 7-1 in MAC play with that lone conference loss coming from No. 25 Miami (Ohio).