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No. 10 Mount Union Ends Marietta’s Season In Straight Sets
By: Kellen Becoats
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The Marietta College Pioneers’ postseason ended abruptly with a tough challenge, as they fell to the top seeded Mount Union Purple Raiders (28-4, 8-1 in OAC) in the first round of the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament, 25-16, 25-13 and 25-16. The Pioneers (12-18, 2-7 in OAC) fell behind early, facing a 6-1 deficit with their… Read More
MAC Announces Partnership With Poinsettia Bowl
By: David Michael
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The Mid-American Conference announced a partnership with the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl as a primary bowl partner in 2017 and 2019 Wednesday. They will also serve as a secondary bowl partner for the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 bowl seasons. The MAC will play the Mountain West Conference in both the 2017… Read More
GOTW: Parkersburg, P. South Face Off In 47th ‘Civil War’
By: Kyle Bratke
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In 1967 Parkersburg, West Virginia had just one high school: Parkersburg High School. By the fall of that year PHS had become too big and could no longer house all of its students. Thus, Parkersburg South was created. For 46 years now the Little Kanawha River has separated the north side of Parkersburg from the… Read More
Playoff Preview: 4 Maysville vs. 5 Bexley
By: Nick Komjati
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For two teams separated by 60 miles, the Maysville Panthers and the Bexley Lions could not be more similar. Both teams have seen their ups and downs this season, but all that matters now is what happens Friday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 in Zanesville, when the Panthers and Lions meet in the regional quarterfinals. After… Read More
Accurso Named MAC Scholar Athlete Of The Week
By: David Michael
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The Mid-American Conference selected senior cross country runner Juli Accurso as the Female Scholar Athlete of the Week Wednesday. The runner from Casstown, Ohio had already received the award once this season. She was awarded the second after she won the individual title for the third-consecutive year this past weekend at the 2013 MAC Cross… Read More
Playoff Preview: 4 Tri-Valley vs. 5 New Philadelphia
By: Morgan Overbey
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After beating Philo and winning a third straight MVL title outright, Tri-Valley moved up to the No. 4 seed in Division III, Region 9. The Scotties (8-2), making their fifth straight playoff appearance, will host No. 5 New Philadelphia (9-1) Friday, Nov. 8. Last season, the Scotties State title hopes were short-lived after a loss… Read More
Playoff Preview: 3 Philo vs. 6 John Glenn
John Glenn rides a three-game win streak into the postseason, earning a first round matchup with a well-known foe: the Philo Electrics. This is the second time in MVL history that two teams met in the regular season and the playoffs. Back in week 5, John Glenn traveled to Philo and left with a 39-19… Read More
Jue Named Offensive Player Of The Week
By: Abigail Carnivale
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After an outstanding performance against Kent State on Saturday, senior Ohio Field Hockey's Jessica Jue was named the Mid-American Conference Field Hockey Offensive Player of the week. Jue scored Ohio's game winner agains the Golden Flashes, rifling a shot past Kent State's goal tender with 12:33 left in double over-time. The goal secured a 3-2… Read More
Playoff Preview: 1 Athens vs 8 Logan Elm
By: Nathan Takitch
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After Athens finished the 2012 season with an 11-2 record, falling just one win shy of the state tournament final four, expectations were high in The Plains this fall. And 10-0 was just the beginning. The Bulldogs (10-0, 6-0 TVC-Ohio) will begin their pursuit of Athens’ first ever football state championship when they square off… Read More
Statement Released Regarding Officiating In Buffalo Loss
By: David Michael
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After Ohio's 30-3 loss to Buffalo Tuesday night, Coordinator of Officials for the Collegiate Officiating Consortium Bill Carollo released a statement on Wednesday regarding two missed calls by the contests's officiating crew. The first error occurred at the beginning of the second quarter and Ohio driving in Buffalo territory. Receiver Matt Waters went down at the end of… Read More
A Cappella Group Provides Musical Backdrop for OU-C’s Heritage Day
By: Jack Jeffery
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Section 8, Ohio University’s original male a cappella singing group, will provide the musical entertainment during the annual Ohio University-Chillicothe Heritage Day event beginning at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the Stevenson Center Learning Commons. The event is free, and members of the campus and area community are invited to attend. Wine, other beverages… Read More
Student-Athlete: Krauss Makes Degree A Priority In MLB
By: Cody Linn
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Get drafted in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft: Check. Make Major League debut: Check. Record first MLB hit and home run: Check and check. Though these seem like hefty chores in themselves, there is something else Marc Krauss is working to check off his list: Become a college graduate. “I always… Read More
Rio Grande Extends Winning Streak To Three
By: Cody Linn
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The Rio Grande RedStorm (13-15, 6-11) extended their winning streak to three with a five-set road victory over Kentucky State Thorobreds. The first set saw the score tied at 12-12 halfway through the game. The RedStorm took 13 of the last 15 points to take the first 25-14. Rio Grande carried its momentum into the… Read More
Ohio University To Host Piscataway Indian Nation Singers And Dancers
By: Kaitrin McCoy
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The Piscataway Indian Nation Singers and Dancers will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 in the Ohio University Baker University Center Theatre. OU invited the group to perform as a centerpiece of its Native American Heritage Month celebration.
Ohio WBB Positional Breakdown
By: Brad Friedman
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One glance at the 2013-14 Ohio Women’s Basketball roster and two characteristics come to mind: undersized and young. Seven players are officially listed as forwards and centers; four of them stand 6-foot-1 or shorter. Of the 14 athletes on the roster, nine are in either their first or second year on the squad. With inexperience comes… Read More
Buffalo Routs Ohio, 30-3
By: Nick Komjati
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After a dominant defensive performance and a number of questionable calls by the officiating crew, the Ohio Bobcats fell to the Buffalo Bulls 30-3 on Tuesday, putting any chances of a Mid-American Conference Championship berth on life support. The Bobcat offense was nonexistent in the first half, gaining just 129 yards of total offense and… Read More
OU Announces Casting Call For Upcoming Films
Ohio University film project leaders are calling for males and females of all ages, ethnicity and experience to audition for nine upcoming films. Auditions are scheduled for Nov. 10 in Kantner Hall.
Ohio MBB Positional Breakdown: Guards
By: Michael Drapcho
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For the past few years, Ohio has had the luxury of having one of the best point guards in Mid-American Conference history in D.J. Cooper leading its backcourt. With Cooper and fellow standout Walter Offutt now gone, the Bobcats will need several players to step up. Luckily for them, they are armed with a deep… Read More
Ohio University trustees illegally give president, wife 1% pay hike
TAKEN FROM THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Ohio University trustees have illegally approved giving President Roderick J. McDavis and his wife, Deborah, each a 1 percent pay boost — on top of salary increases already approved this past summer — without taking an official public vote. After meeting in executive session on Friday morning, OU trustees… Read More
Children And Senior Services Levy Fails To Pass In Vinton County
By: Ann Jacob
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For full election results, visit WOUB's election tracker. Vinton County voters rejected a levy that would provide services to children and senior citizens. The Vinton County Elderly and Children Services Levy lost 1,270-1,139 (53 percent to 47 percent). The levy requested $1.5 million in property taxes for 10 years. This additional money would have assisted children… Read More