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’ 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 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
Ohio takes out top-seeded Toledo in MAC semifinals
Jason Preston and Ben Vander Plas broke the Rockets early on, in the middle of the contest and then again at the end. And now the Ohio duo will have a chance to help the Bobcats break a nine-year Mid-American Conference Tournament championship skid. Preston scored 27 points, Vander Plas added 26 and the Bobcats … Continue reading Ohio takes out top-seeded Toledo in MAC semifinals
MAC’s best offenses square off as Ohio takes on Toledo
The Bobcats hope to continue their revenge tour on Friday, when they face top-seeded Toledo in the semifinals of the 2021 Mid-American Conference Tournament. Ohio and Toledo are scheduled for a 5 p.m. tip-off at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. The second semifinal, No. 2 seed Buffalo against No. 3 Akron, will follow. Both games … Continue reading MAC’s best offenses square off as Ohio takes on Toledo
Strong start: Bobcats roll into semifinals with rout over KSU
No matter how the final games of the year play out, the Bobcats have already proven they’re a resilient bunch. Ohio showed it again Thursday, with an 85-63 no-doubt win over Kent State in the quarterfinal round of the 2021 Mid-American Conference Tournament at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The fifth-seeded Bobcats (14-7) barely trailed, shredded the … Continue reading Strong start: Bobcats roll into semifinals with rout over KSU
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