The players of Ohio University’s men’s basketball team gave the visiting team, the Buffalo Bulls, a fight until the end. From start to finish, the opposing team led the scoreboard but the ending score reflected how close it really was. Even though it was a disappointing loss of 73-66, the crowd was enthusiastically cheering the Bobcats through and heckling the opposition.
The basketball is momentarily suspended before possession is turned over on the Bulls’ side of the court. (Kelsey Brunner/WOUB)Ohio University ROTC cadets yell and cheer after the Bobcats score. (Kelsey Brunner/WOUB)Ohio’s Kevin Mickle (23) drives past as Buffalo’s Nick Perkins as the Ohio University Bobcats take on the University at Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 26, 2018, in Athens, Ohio. (Lexi Browning/WOUB)Buffalo’s Jeremy Harris (2) leans in for a block as Ohio’s Mike Laster (24) puts up a shot as the Ohio University Bobcats take on the University at Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 26, 2018, in Athens, Ohio. (Lexi Browning/WOUB)Ohio University’s Gavin Block fends off Buffalo’s Jeremy Harris as he advances up the court in the last two minutes of the game. (Kelsey Brunner/WOUB)Coach Saul Phillips yells plays at his team in the heat of the game on Friday, January 26, 2018 against the Buffalo Bulls. (Kelsey Brunner/WOUB)Buffalo’s Wes Clark drives to the basket from mid-court as the Ohio University Bobcats take on the University at Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 26, 2018, in Athens, Ohio. (Lexi Browning/WOUB)Ohio University’s James Gollon plays defense while Jeremy Harris of the University of Buffalo looks for an opening. (Kelsey Brunner/WOUB)Buffalo’s Ikenna Smart (34) shoots two as the Ohio University Bobcats take on the University at Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 26, 2018, in Athens, Ohio. (Lexi Browning/WOUB)Ohio University Alumni Jody and Mark Stickel cheer for their Bobcats during a time out while playing the Buffalo Bulls. Mark is a self-proclaimed “champion” of the Ohio men’s basketball team. (Kelsey Brunner/WOUB)Ohio’s Teyvion Kirk (4) shoots from the foul line as Buffalo’s Davonta Jordan (4) looks on as the Ohio University Bobcats take on the University at Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 26, 2018, in Athens, Ohio. (Lexi Browning/WOUB)Buffalo head coach Nate Oats talks to his team during a timeout as the Ohio University Bobcats take on the University at Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 26, 2018, in Athens, Ohio. (Lexi Browning/WOUB)Ohio’s Teyvion Kirk (4) applauds a referee’s call as the Ohio University Bobcats take on the University at Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 26, 2018, in Athens, Ohio. (Lexi Browning/WOUB)Buffalo’s Wes Clark (10) attempts to drive past Ohio’s Mike Laster (24) as the Ohio University Bobcats take on the University at Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 26, 2018, in Athens, Ohio. (Lexi Browning/WOUB)Buffalo’s Montell McRae (1) shoots from the foul line as the Ohio University Bobcats take on the University at Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 26, 2018, in Athens, Ohio. (Lexi Browning/WOUB)Ohio’s Gavin Block (22), Teyvion Kirk (4), Kevin Mickle (23) and Buffalo’s Jeremy Harris (2) look on during a foul shot as the Ohio University Bobcats take on the University at Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 26, 2018, in Athens, Ohio. (Lexi Browning/WOUB)Buffalo’s Jeremy Harris (2) and Ikenna Smart (34) reach for the ball as Ohio’s Doug Taylor (45) releases a shot as the Ohio University Bobcats take on the University at Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 26, 2018, in Athens, Ohio. (Lexi Browning/WOUB)
