In a heart-stopping Mid-American Conference rivalry game, Javontae Campbell propelled Bowling Green to a dramatic 69-68 victory over Toledo with a game-winning layup at the buzzer. The Falcons guard delivered 17 second-half points, culminating in a contested drive to the rim that sealed the upset Friday night.
Campbell finished 10-of-20 from the field while teammates Derrick Butler (20 points) and Marcus Johnson (10 points, 6 rebounds) provided critical support. Toledo's Sam Lewis led all scorers early with 21 points, but the Rockets faltered defensively during Bowling Green's late-game surge.
Key contributors:
- Campbell's 23 points marks his 4th 20+ game this season
- Butler hit 3 three pointers during a pivotal 8-0 Falcons run
- Toledo's Javan Simmons blocked 2 shots but fouled out late
The victory reshapes MAC tournament seeding as both teams prepare for Tuesday matchups. With the regular season winding down, every possession proves crucial in this tightly contested conference.