Tag: Bobcat Basketball

Bobcats going all in on defense with NIU up next

If not for the Northern Illinois Huskies, the Bobcats would be the worst defensive team in the Mid-American Conference. The saving grace for Ohio is it at least has a competent offensive approach. But so far, that’s accounted for just two more wins in conference play. Coach Jeff Boals said until OU finds ways to … Continue reading Bobcats going all in on defense with NIU up next →

Flashes pound the glass, and the paint, and the Bobcats

It was never said in the nearly 20 minutes of postgame interviews, but the word that hung over Ohio’s 89-79 loss to Kent State on Saturday was the one no coach or player ever wants to hear. Soft. Ben Vander Plas, seen here on Jan. 5, 2021, had a season-high 24 points and a career-high … Continue reading Flashes pound the glass, and the paint, and the Bobcats →

Preston returns, and so does some defense, as OU handles RedHawks

To give you an idea of the vibe inside the Convocation Center on Tuesday night, consider this example from OU head coach Jeff Boals. After a stoppage early in the second half due to a malfunctioning clock issue, both teams proceeded to play on without the game, and shot, clocks operating above each backboard. Instead, … Continue reading Preston returns, and so does some defense, as OU handles RedHawks →

Bobcats and RedHawks renew rivalry, finally

The last time the Bobcats battled for the proverbial bricks they claimed the toughest, grittiest win of their strong finish to the 2019-20. Now, 10 months later, Ohio is hoping that seeing the RedHawks again will foreshadow a winning streak as it hopes to get back into the Mid-American Conference race. Ohio (6-5, 2-3 MAC) … Continue reading Bobcats and RedHawks renew rivalry, finally →

Ohio’s defense shattered in loss at Toledo

Over the last decade, the Bobcats have had a lot of tough nights with Toledo. Add another one to the pile. The Rockets hit early, and often, and thoroughly worked over visiting Ohio for a 95-78 win on Friday night at Savage Arena. Toledo (10-3, 5-0 Mid-American Conference) maintained its hold atop the MAC, won … Continue reading Ohio’s defense shattered in loss at Toledo →

Sears vs. Jackson headlines Ohio-Toledo clash

When it comes to sauce, or swagger, few players in the MAC have the level of bravado that Toledo point guard Marreon Jackson conveys every time he’s on the floor. Be it a nice set up for a teammate, or a deep 3 in transition, Jackson has become one of an assortment of talented point … Continue reading Sears vs. Jackson headlines Ohio-Toledo clash →

Wilson leads OU past upset scare from NIU

It’s amazing the difference a few inches can make. If Darius Beane’s 3-pointer, an open look from the left side at the buzzer, is just touch more online then Ohio today could be dealing with the fallout of a catastrophic home loss to the last-place team in the Mid-American Conference. Instead, the Bobcats ‘found a … Continue reading Wilson leads OU past upset scare from NIU →

Roderick finding his range as OU hosts reeling NIU

Don’t get it twisted, Jeff Boals always knew Ben Roderick was a good shooter. But, of late, Roderick has become a shot-maker. “Ben is one of those kids who can make tough shots,” Boals said Monday about Roderick, a 6-5 sophomore out of Powell, Ohio. “A lot of people get bothered by a hand up, … Continue reading Roderick finding his range as OU hosts reeling NIU →

Sears, Roderick help Bobcats break skid at Ball State

What do you do when your do-everything point guard is sidelined for a second consecutive game with injury? If you’re Jeff Boals, you simply turn to your next do-everything point guard. Freshman Mark Sears, in his first road start and just the second of his college career, posted a career-high 18 points and added six … Continue reading Sears, Roderick help Bobcats break skid at Ball State →