Zips win battle of MAC unbeatens 92-80
Mitchell's career-high 27 points not nearly enough
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Friday, January 17, 2025
AKRON – Akron took control early and topped Ohio 92-80 in a battle of Mid-American Conference unbeatens on Friday evening at James A. Rhodes Arena.
The Zips (12-5, 5-0 MAC) took the lead for good at 6-5 in the first few minutes, led 44-29 at halftime and built a lead as big as 22 points in the second half.
Isaiah Gray scored 22 points, while Amani Lyles tallied 17 points and six assists. Nate Johnson posted 14 points and eight rebounds.
Shareef Mitchell’s career-high 27 points were not enough for the Bobcats (10-7,4 -1 MAC). AJ Brown added 15 points.
Seth Wilson put Akron ahead for good with a layup at the 17:28 mark in the first half after Brown’s two free throws gave Ohio a brief lead. The Bobcats stayed close for most of the first half... <Read More>
Balanced Bobcats improve to 4-0 in MAC play
Ohio downs Ball State 86-71
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
ATHENS – A game after a huge individual performance, Ohio used a balanced team approach to top Ball State 86-71 and win its sixth straight game Tuesday night at The Convo.
Aidan Hadaway and Jackson Paveletzke scored 15 points each for the Bobcats (10-6, 4-0 Mid-American Conference). AJ Brown and Shareef Mitchell had 12 points.
A game after going off for 31 points, AJ Clayton scored only seven points on 3-of-6 shooting, instead deferring to his teammates, who answered the call.
Ball State (8-8, 2-2 MAC) scored the game’s first five points, but Ohio answered with a 10-0 run and did not trail again. The Cardinals tied the game at 15. The Bobcats eventually went up by as many as 14 points at 42-28 before settling on a 45-35 halftime lead.
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Clayton drains nine 3-pointers, scores 31 as Bobcats roll
Ohio blows out Northern Illinois 108-70
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, January 11, 2025
ATHENS – AJ Clayton knocked down a career-high nine 3-pointers and scored 31 points as Ohio blew out Northern Illinois 108-70 in Mid-American Conference play Saturday afternoon at The Convo.
Clayton went 9-for-10 from long range, making his first eight attempts, before finally missing with still 15:44 left in the second half. He connected again on his last attempt three minutes later and subbed out with 12:25 left in the game, returning to play just a couple more minutes after that. He played just 18 minutes.
Jackson Paveletzke added 19 points on 9-of-10 shooting and five assists in 23 minutes. Shareef Mitchell scored 15 points with six rebounds and five assists, and Aidan Hadaway had a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds. Elijah... <Read More>
Hadaway, Clayton lead Bobcats past Bulls
Ohio has huge 1st half in 88-79 win
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Ohio had a big first half and took an 88-79 victory against Buffalo on Tuesday night at Alumni Arena.
Down 14-11, the Bobcats (8-6, 2-0 Mid-American Conference) used a 16-0 run to take control, going ahead 27-14 on a Shareef Mitchell free throw. Ohio eventually led 37-20 at halftime and pushed its lead to as big as 23 points early in the second half, coasting from there.
AJ Clayton had a huge night to lead the way with 27 points and seven rebounds, while Aidan Hadaway had 17 points and a career-high 16 rebounds. Vic Searls scored 10 points off the bench.
Trailing 12-5 early, Ohio began to take over with a Searls bucket and then two from Hadaway. After a Buffalo basket, Ayden Evans’ fast-break dunk after a Mitchell steal... <Read More>
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