The Mid-American Conference and Ohio University have charted a course for the Bobcats to return to play following a COVID-19 induced break earlier this month. Ohio (11-6, 7-4 MAC) has not played since an 83-69 win at Central Michigan on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Positive COVID-19 tests and/or contact tracing then gutted the Bobcats' roster to … Continue reading Bobcats finally have end of season plan
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Hooks hits 2K, Bobcats bomb away at Ball State
It was a shot the Cardinals dared her to take all night. But Cece Hooks wasn’t about to back down. Hooks swished a left-side 3-pointer late in the third quarter on Wednesday night as the Bobcats crushed host Ball State, 88-66, inside Worthen Arena at Muncie, Ind. The bucket also gave Ohio’s senior guard an … Continue reading Hooks hits 2K, Bobcats bomb away at Ball State
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”
Bobcats see three more contests postponed, and looking at two-week break in games
The Mid-American Conference announced Saturday that the next three games for the Ohio University men’s basketball team have been postponed. The news came just one day after Ohio’s scheduled game at Bowling Green – set for Saturday afternoon – was postponed due to roster issues for the Bobcats after at least one positive COVID-19 test … Continue reading Bobcats see three more contests postponed, and looking at two-week break in games
Ohio’s trip to BG is postponed
In the span of a few days, the Bobcats saw a game postponed, had another game moved up to make up for it and now are back to trying to figure out the next step. On Friday, the Mid-American Conference announced that Ohio’s game at Bowling Green – set for Saturday at 5 p.m. – … Continue reading Ohio’s trip to BG is postponed
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
OU visits CMU with three-game streak in tow
Win or lose during Tuesday’s trip to Central Michigan, the Bobcats know they’ll have the weekend off. Ohio (10-6, 6-4 Mid-American Conference) will be dialed in for the matchup at CMU (6-10, 2-7 MAC), set for a 5 p.m. start at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, Mich. It figures to be the ‘Cats last game … Continue reading OU visits CMU with three-game streak in tow
Bobcats squeeze past Buffalo, 76-75, with Wilson’s game-winner
The last time he played in Buffalo, Ohio junior forward Ben Vander Plas had a career-high 28 points and seemingly couldn’t miss. In Friday’s return bout, Vander Plas traded in those points for gritty plays in the closing seconds and likely felt much better about the outcome. Ohio forward Ben Vander Plas (5), seen here … Continue reading Bobcats squeeze past Buffalo, 76-75, with Wilson’s game-winner
Bobcats put rebounding improvement to the test
For two weeks, the Bobcats have been talking about, stressing about and logging practice rep after practice rep about rebounding. It’s time to see how much they’ve learned. Ohio forward Dwight Wilson III (left) ranks ninth in the MAC in scoring (15.3 ppg) and second in FG percentage (67.1). Wilson and the Bobcats play at … Continue reading Bobcats put rebounding improvement to the test
Bully ball: Bobcat bust the Broncos behind Sears, Wilson
Except for one breakaway dunk attempt that didn’t get over the front of the rim, it was hard find many flaws with the way Mark Sears played Tuesday night as Ohio whipped visiting Western Michigan 81-58 inside the Convo. Jeff Boals wouldn’t even chide the freshman point guard for the dunk attempt. Sears, at 6-foot-1, … Continue reading Bully ball: Bobcat bust the Broncos behind Sears, Wilson
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