Campbell’s 29 Points Not Enough as Toledo Edges Bowling Green in Final Seconds

TOLEDO, Ohio (Interstat) — Leroy Blyden’s 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining lifted Toledo to a 73-72 victory over Bowling Green in a Mid-American Conference men’s basketball thriller Saturday at Savage Hall. The Rockets (11-9, 1-4 MAC) survived a 29-point performance from Falcons guard Javontae Campbell.

Toledo led 39-38 at halftime in a game featuring 13 lead changes. The Falcons (13-7, 3-2) had a chance to win after Blyden’s shot, but a turnover sealed their fate. Austin Parks added 14 points and five blocks for Toledo. Bowling Green dominated inside with 42 paint points but committed 15 turnovers. Attendance was 6,850.