Bobcats’ MAC East title bout with Bulls is canceled

Ohio’s season took another disappointing turn on Friday. And now the questions begin about the remaining game on the schedule. Ohio University and the Mid-American Conference announced the cancelation of Saturday’s game between the Bobcats (2-1) and Buffalo (4-0) around 1:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon. The Bulls were already on their way, via bus, to … Continue reading Bobcats’ MAC East title bout with Bulls is canceled →

The week everyone learned Jason Preston’s backstory…

It was Jason Preston Appreciation Week across the college basketball media landscape. Ohio’s junior point guard captured the attention of that particular landscape on Friday when he posted a brilliant effort in the Bobcats’ 77-75 loss at then-No. 8 Illinois in a post-Thanksgiving game that was broadcast across the country. Preston outplayed the Illini’s preseason … Continue reading The week everyone learned Jason Preston’s backstory… →

A (nearly) picture-perfect day

In a season, a year really, when nothing has played out according to plan, the Bobcats finally enjoyed more than three hours of blissful football nirvana without a care or hassle in the world. Well, almost anyway. The Bobcats, back after an 18-day layoff forced in part due to COVID-19 issues, outclassed visiting Bowling Green … Continue reading A (nearly) picture-perfect day →

Bobcats try to ramp up, again, with BG on tap

At this point, Adam Luehrman knows the Bobcats are in the middle of a football season – or what can be passed off as one in 2020. But it sure hasn’t felt like it yet. Ohio (1-1) begins the second-half of the six-game regular season on Saturday with a 12 p.m. kickoff against Bowling Green … Continue reading Bobcats try to ramp up, again, with BG on tap →

Preston’s star turn not enough as Ohio falls 77-75 at Illinois

It was a vintage Jason Preston shot. Using a patient dribble, his lanky-limbed 6-foot-4 frame, and a knack for awkward angle shots, Ohio’s junior guard spun and hoisted a one-handed push shot from the lane that fell through. It looked to be a potential game-winner, on the road, against a top 10 opponent. It capped … Continue reading Preston’s star turn not enough as Ohio falls 77-75 at Illinois →

Mail Time! What about next year, Bobcat hoops, and headlines…

Thanks for checking out the latest installment of the ‘Mail Time!’ series here at SUACBobcats.com, which just turned three weeks old. First off, I want to send along my appreciation and gratitude toward everyone who has checked out the site, offered feedback, or just passed along encouraging words. It’s been a challenge so far, balancing … Continue reading Mail Time! What about next year, Bobcat hoops, and headlines… →

Wilson eligible at start for Bobcats

The Bobcats haven’t played a game yet, but scored their first win of the season on Sunday anyway. Senior transfer Dwight Wilson III was granted his release to play immediately for Ohio University by the NCAA over the weekend. Wilson comes to Athens from James Madison University, and normally would have had to sit the … Continue reading Wilson eligible at start for Bobcats →

Wright State out at Illinois, Bobcats may miss a non-conference slot

The Ohio University men’s basketball finally released its non-conference schedule on Saturday. The list, however, had already been impacted by coronavirus issues before its release. Ohio, 17-15 in 2019-20, was set to open the season on Wednesday at Illinois as one of four teams in a round-robin style event hosted by the Illini. The Bobcats, … Continue reading Wright State out at Illinois, Bobcats may miss a non-conference slot →