Bobcats put it together at home with rout of Colonials
Ohio shoots over 50% in just 2nd home game of season
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, November 30, 2024
ATHENS – It was home sweet home for Ohio, which put together its best performance of the season with an 84-68 runaway victory against Robert Morris on Saturday at The Convo.
With only one prior home game, the Bobcats (3-5) had some struggles but had a balanced offensive performance that overwhelmed the Colonials (6-3). AJ Clayton led the way with 16 points and seven rebounds.
Amarion Dickerson made a free throw on the game’s opening possession, but that was the only lead of the game for Robert Morris. Aidan Hadaway answered with a layup and then a 3-pointer to get Ohio off to a good start.
The Colonials tied the game at 9, but the Bobcats scored seven of the next eight points, going up 16-10 on an Elmore James 3-pointers. Later in the... <Read More>
Ohio thumps Ball State to reach MAC Championship Game
Owen, Navarro help Bobcats start fast in 42-21 victory
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Friday, November 29, 2024
ATHENS – Ohio scored two quick touchdowns and took care of Ball State with a 42-21 victory Friday afternoon at Peden Stadium to clinch a spot in the Mid-American Conference Championship Game.
Parker Navarro accounted for five touchdowns, with three passing and two rushing, hitting Colman Owen for a pair of long scores early. The Bobcats (9-3, 7-1 MAC) finished undefeated at home for the second time in three years and will get a second shot at rival Miami.
“I could not be happier for our program and for our players to do it in front of our fans,” Ohio coach Tim Albin said. “To go undefeated again two out of the last three seasons, to finish the regular season with nine wins, and to my understanding, get a rematch in Detroit with... <Read More>
Texas State dominates inside to beat Ohio
Bobcats settle for 6th place in Myrtle Beach Invitational
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Sunday, November 24, 2024
CONWAY, S.C. – Texas State pounded Ohio on the boards and pulled away late to win the battle of the Bobcats 74-65 and take fifth place in the Myrtle Beach Invitational on Sunday night at the HTC Center.
Texas State (4-4) held a 48-27 rebounding advantage, including 19-8 in offensive boards. Tylan Pope led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds.
AJ Clayton paced Ohio (2-5) with 18 points and five rebounds. Aidan Hadaway added 13 points and five rebounds, while Jackson Paveletzke had 12 points but only two assists after back-to-back double-digit assists games.
After trailing 35-31 at halftime, Ohio briefly took the lead on an AJ Brown 3-pointer that made it 40-39, but a short time later, Texas State took control with a 7-0 run that made it... <Read More>
Clatyon's career high 34 points lead Ohio past Portland
Bobcats never trail in 85-73 victory
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Friday, November 22, 2024
CONWAY, S.C. – AJ Clayton smashed his career high with 34 points and added 12 rebounds as Ohio snapped its losing streak and gave coach Jeff Boals his 100th Ohio win with an 85-73 victory against Portland in the consolation round of the Myrtle Beach Invitational on Friday at the HTC Center.
Clayton went 13-of-26 from the field, including 6-of-14 from long range in 30 minutes. Aidan Hadaway had his best game of the year with 13 points and eight rebounds, and Vic Searls had a season-best 11 points with five rebounds. Jackson Paveltzke had his second straight double-double with 11 points and 10 assists.
“Our guards just penetrated and found me, and then in transition found me,” Clayton said.
Ohio (2-4) built a double-digit lead within the... <Read More>
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