Panning Finishes Third, Foust Fifth in BGSU Debut as Falcons Open 2026

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Falcons opened their 2026 season with a dual meet on their home turf against Ohio at the Mel Brodt Invitational. While the Bobcats won, 22-34, the Falcons still turned in impressive performances from returners and newcomers alike. Maggie Foust and Lexi Panning started strong and held their positions through to the finish. Panning, a junior, finished third overall and set a personal record in the 5K, crossing in 18:02.4. “Lexi is coming off a rough patch with sickness, so I don’t think we saw 100% of her today,” said head coach Lou Snelling. “But if…