Tag: Jeff Boals

Boals and Bobcats dealing with pause: “It’s the hand we’re dealt”

For the first in nearly 30 years of being involved in college basketball, Jeff Boals has plenty of free time during February. Boals and his Ohio University men’s basketball team are beginning the second week of a COVID-19 shutdown imposed by at least one positive test and contact tracing issues within the program. Ohio (11-6, … Continue reading Boals and Bobcats dealing with pause: “It’s the hand we’re dealt” →

Wilson doesn’t miss, and Ohio wins fourth straight

Dwight Wilson III isn’t wasting a single opportunity, and you can say the same thing about the Bobcats as a whole. Wilson produced his fourth double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds, and made all seven of his shots from the field to help Ohio to an 83-69 win over Central Michigan … Continue reading Wilson doesn’t miss, and Ohio wins fourth straight →

Preston’s triple-double helps Ohio top Ball State, 85-77

It’s didn’t feel like a triple-double kind of a day for Jason Preston, who was muttering about his shooting as he prepared for a remote postgame press conference. “I missed a ton of layups…but I’d rather take the ‘W’ despite my 3-of-16 shooting,” Preston said, minutes after Ohio finally dispatched visiting Ball State 85-77 inside … Continue reading Preston’s triple-double helps Ohio top Ball State, 85-77 →

OU faces visiting Ball State after postponement

The Bobcats traveled all the way to DeKalb, and all they got was a shoot-around. Well, that and a few extra days to stew over a disappointing home loss to Kent State. Ohio (7-6, 3-4 Mid-American Conference) saw Tuesday’s scheduled game at Northern Illinois postponed after several positive tests for COVID-19 popped up within the … Continue reading OU faces visiting Ball State after postponement →

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 →