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Dorsey’s Historic Day Leads to Ohio Sweep of Kent State
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Ohio Softball Coach Jodi Hermanek didn’t hesitate when asked if she knew she was going to run Savannah Jo Dorsey through the entire second game. “Yes,” she interjected before the reporter could finish his question. An awkward pause set in as the media waited for a longer answer, but Hermanek’s had said it all. Of course she left Dorsey… Read More

The Journey of Addy Ferguson
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It’s a culmination of four years. It ties together 15 years of what started as a fun, summer-time sport but turned into life and always will be. For most seniors, their conference-championship meet is supposed to bring a feeling of accomplishment as everything they did comes together. Ohio’s Addy Ferguson entered her senior season unsure if she’d get to experience… Read More

Bobcats Shut Down Golden Flashes in Win
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It seemed like just another day at the office for the Ohio Bobcats (22-4, 14-1) as they dominated the Kent State Golden Flashes (5-20, 2-13) 86-52. The ‘Cats drove the lane early and often, attacking the basket the entire night en route to 44 points in the paint. Hannah Boesinger finished with a season-high 15 points thanks… Read More

Blocks Leading Down Low Dominance
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The Ohio women’s basketball team (17-3), sports a perfect 9-0 record in MAC play this year as improved play in the paint solidifies their dominance. The two main contributors for this intimidating down low play style are senior Lexie Baldwin and junior Jasmine Weatherspoon. Both players made major strides this off season to become better… Read More

Zacciah Saltzman Steps Up in Win Against Meigs
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Zacciah Saltzman knows how to be the unexpected hero; this time, he had to adjust without warning. Saltzman came into his own in the closing minutes against Meigs, erasing an eight-point deficit and upsetting the Marauders 68-65. Entering the 2015-2016 school year, Zacciah Saltzman had a lot to carry on his shoulders. Not on the… Read More

Black Named Player of the Week
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Kiyanna Black was named MAC East Player of the Week for herrecent performances against Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan. Against the Chippewas on Saturday, Black had a career game. Her career-high 39 points led the Bobcats to a come-from-behind 86-84 overtime victory. She scored 34 points in the second half and overtime to fuel the… Read More

At The Line
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A breakdown of the Ohio Women’s Basketball team from the free throw line: Despite the preparation and routine put in to each free throw, the Bobcats consistently struggle from 15-foot, wide-open shots. The top free throw shooter for Ohio is Yamonie Jenkins. She’s shooting 82 percent from the line this season, which is third to… Read More

Weatherspoon, Lampkins Lead Ohio to Win
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Three minutes and 40 seconds of great play can be enough sometimes. A Jasmine Weatherspoon-fueled 13-0 run in the middle of the fourth quarter gave Ohio a 71-64 win over Eastern Michigan. In a short amount of time, everything that fell off earlier in the game came back together for the Bobcats. Down 52-56, Ohio… Read More

Meigs Continues to Grow In 42-Point Victory
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Teams often find learning opportunities in losses. When it comes to the Lady Marauders, they even find lessons in 42-point victories Meigs focused on improvement in a 56-12 victory over Point Pleasant. “Even in games like that, you can’t just sit back and relax,” coach Scott Cleland said. “You’ve gotta play four quarters.” Cleland was able… Read More

Lady Marauders Use Depth to Power Past Lady Lancers
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Early in the season, Meigs coach Scott Cleland said all 13 girls on his team could be considered a starter. That isn’t as true anymore – but in a good way. A near triple-double from Kassidy Betzing, 23 points by Madison Fields and great team defense lifted Meigs to a 61-46 victory over the Lady… Read More

Kiyanna Black All-Time 3-Point Leader
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Kiyanna Black continues to leave a lasting mark in the Ohio record books. She entered the Bobcats’ game against Western Michigan needing one 3-pointer to become the all-time leader. Black set the Ohio Women’s Basketball team record for career 3-pointers made with two minutes left in the first quarter against Western Michigan on an assist from… Read More

Cold Shooting Dooms Ohio Against Duquesne
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Sparks start fire. As in, multiple sparks. Quiera Lampkins was one of just two Bobcats to shoot over 25 percent from the field in Ohio’s road loss to Duquesne 64-47 Sunday. Lampkins’ 25 points was just one point of shy her career high and over half of her team’s total on the day. The problem was that none of her teammates could… Read More

Lampkins Wins Player of the Week
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Quiera Lampkins was named MAC East Player of the Week Monday for her performances on Dec. 3 against IPFW and Dec. 6 against St. Francis (Pa.). The junior guard totaled 35 points and shot 72.2 percent from the field over those two games. Against the Mastadons, Lampkins scored 14 points to go along with six rebounds, four… Read More

Ohio Women’s Golf Signs Marissa Balish
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The Ohio University Women’s Golf signed Marissa Balish to begin in the 2016-17 season. Balish (Allison Park, Pa.) is the third ranked women’s golfer in the state of Pennsylvania. Balish captains the boys varsity golf team at Hampton Talbot High School and was voted MVP for both her junior and senior seasons. Ohio coach Kelly Ovington… Read More

Zanesville’s Strong Line Play Moves Blue Devils Past Jackson
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With two defenses that allowed less than 10 points per game all season, people expected the Division 3, Region 9 championship to be decided by a field-position battle. Zanesville changed that. No. 4 Jackson turned the ball over four times and failed to force a single turnover as No. 3 Zanesville made big plays when… Read More

Meigs Welcomes New Coach, Role Players
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Scott Cleland begins his first season with the Marauders after taking last year off from coaching. Cleland knows the TVC from his previous experience with Southern. “My goal is that we’re the most prepared team that steps on the court,” he said after the TVC Girls Tipoff. Cleland plans to keep a high tempo in… Read More

Alexander Turnovers Prove Costly Against Zane Trace
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Zane Trace Head Coach Duane Hall met his team on the field after the game. The Pioneers kneeled looking up at Hall, who was in his first year back with Zane Trace. “Regional finals. Is that unbelievable? That’s unbelievable,” he said. Zane Trace’s defense forced seven turnovers to beat Alexander 34-21 and advance to the… Read More

Zane Trace, Alexander Seek to Make More History
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Two historic seasons – one of which will continue. Both No. 3 Alexander (10-1) and No. 2 Zane Trace (11-0) earned their first ever playoff wins in round one, and both won by large margins. Those big wins set up what will surely be a close game between two similar teams. Alexander coach Alex Penrod… Read More

Ohio Football Welcomes Miami for Homecoming
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Everything is coming together for Ohio football just in time for its homecoming matchup with archrival Miami (OH). Ohio coach Frank Solich felt optimistic about injury situation of key players such as Derrius Vick, Jovon Johnson, Terrell Basham and Casey Sayles. Even with the injury issues, the Bobcats (4-1, 1-0) have made due and found… Read More

Poling Takes More Honors from CollegeSportsMadness.Com
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CollegeSportsMadness.com names sophomore linebacker Quentin Poling MAC defensive player of the week for his performance in Ohio’s 14-12 win over Akron. Poling recorded a game-high 11 tackles including 2 tackles for loss and one sack. He also picked off Thomas Woodson for Poling’s first interception of the year. But it wasn’t Poling’s first takeaway. He has… Read More

Ohio Picks Up First Loss To Minnesota, 27-24
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Ohio coach Frank Solich is a reserved, poised man. But he was beyond livid after a penalty call many have never seen. The Bobcats crumbled in the final two minutes and 36 seconds, giving Minnesota a 27-24 win and Ohio its first loss of the season. Josiah Yazdani lined up for a 53-yard, game-tying, field… Read More

Ohio Football Travels to Take On Minnesota
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If Ohio football takes down Minnesota on Saturday, it will likely be due to the upset that the Bobcat offense pulls off over the Golden Gopher defense. Minnesota (2-1) held TCU to 23 points in week one. The no. 3 Horned Frogs have averaged 63 points per game since. The Gophers have a defensive efficiency… Read More

Chase Roberts: Week 3 POTW
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Position: Running back, Outside Linebacker Year: Senior Ht./Wt.: 5-foot-11, 175 Stat line: Passing: 1-1, 6 yards, TD; Rushing: 11 car, 72 yards, TD; Receiving: 1 rec, 11 yards, TD Why he was our player of the week: Roberts did it all in the Panthers’ game against Philo. You can’t deny the excellence of a passing,… Read More

Bobcat Football Takes Out Southeastern Louisiana 35-14
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Facing an FCS opponent can usually warrant two outcomes – a heartbreaking loss, or a confidence-building victory. Senior quarterback Derrius Vick threw a career-high 327 yards and the Bobcat defense held its opponent to two scores for the second week in a row as Ohio (3-0, 0-0) beat Southeastern Louisiana 35-14, giving the Bobcats more… Read More

Ohio Football Hosts FCS Opponent Southeastern Louisiana
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The Ohio Bobcats may have a new man under center Saturday when they host Southeastern Louisiana. In Ohio’s (2-0) victory over Marshall, the Bobcats top two quarterbacks, JD Sprague and Derrius Vick, left the game with injuries. If neither is ready to go, which is realistic, Greg Windham may make his first start for Ohio…. Read More