Bowling Green defeated Liberty 87-80 in the first round of the NIT on Thursday, thanks to a dominant first quarter. The Falcons jumped out to a 30-10 lead and held on to the advantage for the rest of the contest.
Despite getting out-shot and out-rebounded, the Falcons won the turnover battle by 14 and were able to amass 26 points at the free throw line. All five starters scored in double-digits, with senior guard Elissa Brett leading the way with 27.
Liberty scored the first bucket of the game, but their 2-0 advantage would be their only held lead of the game.