Bobcats finish strong to get first win
Ohio defeats Illinois State 72-68
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Thursday, November 6, 2025
ATHENS – After giving up a late lead in its season opener, Ohio was strong down the stretch this time in taking a 72-68 victory against Illinois State on Thursday night at The Convo.
The Bobcats trailed by eight at one point in the second half but used a 13-0 run to take the lead and never lost it.
Jackson Paveletzke led Ohio (1-1) with 19 points and six assists, while transfers Javan Simmons (16 points) and Jalen Breath (14 points) provided a strong presence inside.
Johnn Kinziger and Boden Skunberg had 15 points each for the Redbirds, with Ty Pence adding 14 points.
With the score tied at 31, Illinois State (0-1) began the second half with a 10-2 run, going up 41-33 on a Skunberg 3-pointer.
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Ohio comes up big late to hand Miami first MAC loss
Bobcats move into first-place tie
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
ATHENS – Rodney Harris II caught a go-ahead 49-yard touchdown pass from Parker Navarro with 2:15 remaining, and Jalen Thomeson intercepted Dequan Finn on the ensuing possession as Ohio earned a share of first place in the Mid-American Conference with a 24-20 victory against Miami on Tuesday night at Peden Stadium.
Sieh Bangura had a touchdown run and also returned a kickoff for a score as the Bobcats (6-3, 4-1 MAC) remained undefeated at home this season and improved to 22-1 over the past four seasons since dedicating Frank Solich Field. They avenged their only home loss in that span as the RedHawks beat them two seasons ago 30-16.
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Arkansas State tops Ohio with FTs, 2nd-chance points
Hadaway's career-high 28 points not enough in 89-85 loss
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Monday, November 3, 2025
ATHENS – Arkansas State took the lead in the final four minutes and topped Ohio in its basketball season opener 89-85 on Monday night at The Convo.
The Bobcats led by seven at halftime and held an advantage throughout most of the second half, but the Red Wolves were best when it mattered most, down the stretch. They went up 77-75 on a pair of Joey Chammaa free throws with 3:54 left and held the lead from there.
That allowed them to withstand a career night from Aidan Hadaway, who scored 28 points and grabbed six rebounds for the Bobcats. Jackson Paveletzke added 16 points, and Javan Simmons had 14 points.
Chammaa, off the bench, and Chandler Jackson both scored 21 points for Arkansas State.
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