Toledo, Ohio — In a thrilling encounter, Javontae Campbell led the Bowling Green Falcons to a narrow victory over the Toledo Rockets, scoring 23 points, including the decisive layup just one second before the final buzzer, resulting in a 69-68 triumph on Friday evening.

Campbell’s shooting was notable, as he hit 10 of his 20 attempts from the floor, though his long-range shooting struggled, making just 1 of 5 from three-point territory. Derrick Butler contributed significantly as well, scoring 20 points by shooting 8 for 14 from the field and making 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, along with a free throw. Marcus Johnson also played a vital role for the Falcons, contributing 10 points from 3 for 9 shooting, which included 2 for 5 from three-point range, and he also collected six rebounds.

On the other side, the Rockets had their strongest performer in Sam Lewis, who racked up 21 points. Sonny Wilson was another key player for Toledo, adding 13 points to the team’s tally. Javan Simmons helped bolster the Rockets’ defense with 10 points and two blocks.

In the second half, Campbell was particularly impactful, scoring 17 points which played a crucial role in setting up the last-minute shot that clinched the victory for his team.

Both teams are scheduled to continue their seasons on Tuesday, with Bowling Green traveling to face Eastern Michigan and Toledo heading to Kent State for their respective matches.