Ohio offense hits 90 again in win over Western Michigan
Bobcats put 5 in double figures
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
ATHENS – Ohio topped 90 points for the second game in a row, downing Western Michigan 91-71 on Tuesday night at The Convo.
The Bobcats (13-11, 7-5 Mid-American Conference) put all five starters in double figures and built a 16-point lead, controlling the game against the Broncos (8-14, 2-8 MAC). Jackson Paveletzke and Javan Simmons each had 17 points to lead the way. Ohio shot 51.7% for the game and made 13 of 32 3-pointers. It has won two straight after losing four of five.
"I challenged our seniors after our Kent State game; how do you want to end this thing? The commitment level is there; the investment is there," Ohio coach Jeff Boals said. "When you get to February, teams are going up, or they're going down. And, you know, knock on... <Read More>
Simmons, Hadaway dominate inside to bring Ohio out of offensive funk
Bobcats sweep season series with Bobcats, winning 95-83
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, January 31, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Ohio came out of its offensive funk and swept the season series with Buffalo by taking a 95-83 victory Saturday at Alumni Arena.
Javan Simmons had a career-high 24 points and 13 rebounds, and Aidan Hadaway added 19 points and nine rebounds as the Bobcats (12-11, 6-5 Mid-American Conference) had their way inside with 50 points in the paint.
JJ Kelly contributed 17 points, while Jackson Paveletzke had a double-double of 17 points and 11 assists.
After scoring just 57 and 65 points the last two games, Ohio shot 53.0%.
Daniel Freitag had a game-high 25 points to lead Buffalo (14-8, 4-6 MAC). Ryan Sabol scored 22 points, and Angelo Brizzi added 15 points.
The Bobcats led nearly the entire game, with the Bulls holding only a... <Read More>
Cold shooting plagues Ohio in loss at Kent State
Bobcats shoot under 30%, Flashes pull away late
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
KENT – Ohio slowed the highest scoring team in the Mid-American Conference, but it could not produce enough offense while shooting 29.7% in a 72-57 loss to Kent State on Tuesday night at the MAC Center.
The Bobcats held the Golden Flashes to 31% shooting in the first half, but they finished strong to put away the Bobcats late.
Aidan Hadaway had 13 points to lead Ohio (11-11, 5-5 MAC) as it lost for the fourth time in five games to drop back to .500. JJ Kelly scored 10 points with five rebounds.
Morgan Safford (18 points, 10 rebounds), Delrecco Gillespie (15 points, 12 rebounds) and Magnus Entemann (12 points, 10 rebounds) all had double-doubles for the Golden Flashes (16-5, 7-2 MAC) as they had a 51-31 rebounding advantage. Cian Medley (13... <Read More>
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