It’s not hyperbole to say the Bobcats haven’t faced a team like Virginia all season. But no, the question isn’t if Ohio can knock off the Cavaliers on Saturday night in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament. The ‘Cats are capable, and Virginia is dealing with circumstances that may impact how sharp it … Continue reading OU-UVA: Ohio takes aim at another magical March moment
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Preston poised to etch his name in Bobcat lore
Jason Preston, for all his traits, is nothing like D.J. Cooper. Cooper, a former Bobcat standout, scribbled his name across the Ohio record book and into OU lore with a four-year career that had more raw numbers, bravado and NCAA Tournament wins than any other player in modern history. Ohio guard Jason Preston and head … Continue reading Preston poised to etch his name in Bobcat lore
Bobcats clipped at end of WNIT opener vs. Clemson
Cece Hooks has turned in dozens of critical, game-clinching or game-turning plays during her collegiate playing career. On Friday afternoon, she was on the other end of one. Ohio forward Gabby Burris (41) had 17 points during the Bobcats' 65-60 loss to Clemson in the first round of the 2021 WNIT on Friday, March 19 … Continue reading Bobcats clipped at end of WNIT opener vs. Clemson
Bobcats’ turning point came at a low moment, and just in time
At the time, it felt like an indictment. In reality, it was a turning point. Defense led to Ohio's mid-season turnaround, and lots of good times in Cleveland during the 2021 MAC Tournament. Photo courtesy of Ohio Athletics/Midge Mazur The Ohio University men’s basketball team begins play in the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Saturday as … Continue reading Bobcats’ turning point came at a low moment, and just in time
Ohio women land WNIT bid
The Ohio University women’s basketball team will have a postseason after all, and the Bobcats have accepted an invitation into the 2021 Women’s National Invitational Tournament. Ohio (14-8) saw its quest for a Mid-American Conference tournament championship, and the automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament that goes with it, fall by the wayside in a … Continue reading Ohio women land WNIT bid
Ohio draws 13-seed, will face Virginia in NCAA Tourney
The Bobcats, already road-weary from a morning bus trip from Cleveland to Indianapolis, didn’t have to wait long to find out their opponent in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Ohio (16-7) had its game pop up in the first segment of CBS’ Selection Show early Sunday evening. The ‘Cats – a 13-seed – are scheduled to … Continue reading Ohio draws 13-seed, will face Virginia in NCAA Tourney
Of love and basketball
Surrounded by his (basketball) family, Jason Preston’s first thoughts following dynamic and championship-winning run through the Mid-American Conference Tournament were of the most important member of his circle who wasn’t there. Ohio's Jason Preston and Ben Vander Plas embrace following the Bobcats' win in the 2021 MAC Tournament championship game on Saturday, March13 in Cleveland. … Continue reading Of love and basketball
Dream fulfilled: Ohio blisters Buffalo in MAC title game
Jeff Boals has been dancing all season, and typically greets his team with an ad-libbed set of steps and gyrations after each big win. Now the rest of the Bobcats and Ohio University can feel free to join in. Ohio's Ben Roderick (3), Lunden McDay (15) and Jason Preston celebrate the Bobcats' win in the … Continue reading Dream fulfilled: Ohio blisters Buffalo in MAC title game
Bobcats battle Bulls for MAC title
The only team to beat the Bobcats in the last two months just so happens to the last team between them and another Mid-American Conference championship. Ohio (15-7) squares off with Buffalo (16-7) in the 2021 MAC Tournament championship game on Saturday night at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. … Continue reading Bobcats battle Bulls for MAC title
Bobcats downed by CMU, 100-92, in MAC semifinals
It was, in the parlance of the sport, a 50/50 call. The coin-toss came down on the wrong side for the Bobcats, however, and Ohio had another heart-breaking result against Central Michigan as a result. Mid-American Conference Player of the Year Cece Hooks fouled out with 8.1 seconds left in regulation, and the No. 2-seeded … Continue reading Bobcats downed by CMU, 100-92, in MAC semifinals
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