BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (Interstat) — Lance Vickers’ two-run single in the bottom of the eighth inning Friday afternoon completed a comeback as Bowling Green edged Central Michigan 5-4 in a Mid-American Conference opener at Warren E. Steller Field.

The Falcons trailed 4-3 entering the eighth before Vickers delivered his game-winning hit, finishing with three RBIs. Central Michigan’s Joey Milto had given the Chippewas a late lead with a solo home run in the top of the inning.

Bowling Green starter Carrson Sova earned the win, allowing one earned run over five innings. Central Michigan’s Tyson Potts took a no-hitter into the sixth but received a no-decision. The Falcons improved to 12-14, while the Chippewas fell to 10-18.