All 5 starters in double figure as Ohio tops Marshall
Bobcats defeat Thundering Herd 88-81
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, December 6, 2025
ATHENS – Ohio had its best offensive performance of the year, putting all five starters in double figures in an 88-81 victory against Marshall on Saturday at The Convo.
Jackson Paveletzke led the way with 22 points, while Aidan Hadaway had a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds. Javon Sams, JJ Kelly and Ajay Sheldon added 13, 12 and 11 points, respectively.
The Bobcats (3-5) hit a season-high 10 3-pointers on 24 attempts and had the lead throughout the entire second half after taking a 40-34 advantage into the locker room.
Noah Otshudi led the Thundering Herd (5-4) with 21 points, with Wyatt Fricks adding 18 points and eight rebounds. Jalen Speer had 13 points.
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Ohio snaps skid with rout of Maine
Simmons, Kelly lead the way
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
ATHENS – Ohio snapped its five-game losing streak and kept Maine winless with a 79-57 victory Wednesday night at The Convo.
The Bobcats (2-6) built a 15-point halftime lead and were in control until the end.
Javan Simmons led the way with 17 points, with freshman JJ Kelly adding a career-high 14 points. Jalen Breath had 13 points and seven rebounds in just 15 minutes off the bench.
Ohio had not won since holding off Illinois State 72-68 on Nov. 6 in its second game of the season.
"Our guys have done a really good job of staying positive," Ohio coach Jeff Boals said. "Our staff's done a really good job of staying positive. We're nowhere near a finished product, but today was a step in the right direction."
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Bobcats overcome early turnovers with dominant rushing attack
Ohio ends regular season wtih 31-26 win over Buffalo
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Friday, November 28, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Ohio overcame three turnovers and held off Buffalo 31-26 to wrap up its regular season Friday afternoon at UB Stadium.
Parker Navarro rushed for 121 yards and Sieh Bangura 120 yards as the Bobcats racked up 359 of their 506 yards of offense on the ground and kept their faint chances at the Mid-American Conference championship game alive.
Ohio (8-4, 6-2 MAC) led 21-7 at halftime and 28-13 entering the fourth quarter. Buffalo (5-7, 4-4 MAC) had a chance at a winning touchdown after getting the ball back with 20 seconds left but did not threaten.
"For our program, players and staff, some things we talked about are playing for as long as it takes to win and leaving no doubt," head Brian Smith said. "I thought that our kids did... <Read More>
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