In photos: Volleyball's history-making game

On Thursday, March 18, Coach Danijela Tomic starts practice with pass-set-hit drills in preparations to face off against University of Akron.

Cardboard cutouts line the stands as the BGSU volleyball team practices at the Stroh Center before facing Akron on March 19, 2021.

The team rallies around Madelynn Luebcke as the team completes a serving drill to finish practice.

Before the game on Friday, March 19, the team gathers for a team dinner. Katie Kidwell and Jacqueline Askin laugh together over the meal.

Certified Athletic Trainer Olivia York wraps Petra Indrova's ankles shortly before facing off against Akron.

Jaden Walz and Kadie Kidwell attempt a block against Akron's Faith Johnson during the second set. Kidwell has moved up to fifth place in the Falcon record books in number of blocks made at 470.

Danijela Tomic talks to the team during the second timeout after falling behind to Akron 13-7 in the second set.

After falling behind 2-1, the Falcons battle in the fourth set to force a fifth set. Jaden Walz prepares for a serve in the fifth set, where the Falcons lead 11-8.

Members of the BGSU football team cheer from the stands of the Stroh Center.

In the fifth set, the Falcons jumps out to a 10-6 lead but Akron ties it late. The team cheers from the sidelines as the Falcons battle back.

The team celebrates as the Falcons top Akron in a nail-biter.

The Falcon Volleyball team celebrates after coming back from a 2-1 deficit to defeat Akron on March 19.

The win Friday night continues a historic season with a win streak that ties the all-time record for BGSU at 17. The record was previously set by the former men's tennis team in 1964.