Bowling Green fans pack Cochrane Stadium in semifinal victory

Newly renovated Cochrane Soccer Stadium, home of the Bowling Green Falcons, was named the host site for the Falcons after being awarded the No.1 seed of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC). Not only did the Falcons secure the top spot of the conference, but they also earned a first-round bye and home-field advantage, which proved to be the difference maker, sending the team to the conference final. Since kickoff, both the student sections and bleachers were filled with students, friends and family. Both Falcon goal scorers, sophomore defender Xavier Sims and senior midfielder Aiden Ptacek, felt the crowd’s energy tonight in a must-win game to keep their season alive. “The crowd today was the best,” Sims said. “The student section was loud. It was amazing, and I’m hoping that everybody comes back out.” All season long, head coach Eric Nichols has praised how much their fans impact their energy and dedication to putting on a show.

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