BGSU Decades Celebration: Falcons in 1975

As Falcons return to Bowling Green for Homecoming 2025, we proudly turn the clock back 50 years to celebrate one of the most accomplished and spirited campaigns in BGSU Athletics history—1975. It was a year defined by record-breaking performances, championship moments, and a sense of pride that continues to resonate with every Orange and Brown faithful.

Houston, You Have a Problem

In March of 1975, the Falcon men’s basketball team beat Houston at their own game, running and gunning their way to a 121-101 triumph over the Cougars before 5.078 vocal patrons at Anderson Arena. Houston’s roster included star players Louis Dunbar and Otis Birdsong, both of whom went on to play professionally (and Dunbar – “Sweet Lou” – had a long career with the Harlem Globetrotters).

That duo combined for 58 points, but the Falcons’ Jeff Montgomery stole the show, with 37 points and 13 assists. ‘Monk’ and the Falcons racked up 63 first-half points, making 29 field goals in the opening half to take a 22-point lead. And, the Orange and Brown scored 58 more points after halftime, and BG was never headed. The Falcons’ total of 121 points set a school record, as did the two-team total of 222 points inside “The House That Roars.”

Hardwood Heroes

Montgomery would finish his BGSU career with a total of 1,228 career points. Teammate Cornelius Cash wrapped up his Falcon tenure with 1,245 points, and reached the exclusive 1,000-1,000 Club, finishing second in school history with a total of 1,068 career rebounds.