Bowling Green 59 Toledo 54

Men's Basketball
Home Team: Toledo Rockets
Visiting Team: BGSU Falcons
Venue: Savage Arena (Toledo, Ohio)
Game Time: 7:00 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None

This was an ugly game, an absolutely brutal game to watch. But hey, I'm not going to complain too much, because it was a win, the first time I've seen BG win at Savage. Ugly or not, beating the Rockets (in anything) is a salve to soothe all ills.

There's really not a whole lot to say about the game. The Rockets are terrible, and they shouldn't have even been in this game. Unfortunately, the Falcons played almost as badly and let them stick around. I've rarely seen so many passes bounce off of hands or just sail out of bounds untouched. But, again, they managed to pull it out in the end, and that's all that matters.

And the game wasn't the only thing that was ugly. The weather outside was frightful, and I was soaked by the time I got into the arena. After the game, there was a small lake inside the parking garage I was in. And the drive home, which should take around two hours, took more than three due to severe winds blowing over no fewer than three semis along the way. But, much like the game, I made it eventually, and that's all that matters.

Also on the bright side, I didn't have to pay to get into the game. A gentleman standing with his son near the ticket windows had one extra ticket, and since I was by myself, he offered it to me for free just so it wouldn't go to waste. I always do the same when I have extras, but it's an unexpected delight when it comes back around.