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Mens Basketball: Ohio Loses Two Assistant Coaches
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More basketball turnover became official Monday afternoon when Illinois head basketball coach John Groce announced the additions of Ohio assistant coaches Dustin Ford and Jamall Walker to his Illini staff. … Read More
According To Reports: John Groce Agrees To Become Illinois’ Next Head Coach
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According to the Chicago Sun-Times and CBSSports.com college basketball insider Jeff Goodman, John Groce is officially headed to Illinois. Groce met with his team shortly after 9:00 a.m. on Thursday… Read More
The Run Is Over: ‘Cats Force OT But Lose To North Carolina
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The Bobcats' magical run to the Sweet 16 was 3:49 away from the Elite 8. At that point, Ohio had its biggest lead, 57-53. But North Carolina, led by Harrison… Read More
Men’s Basketball: 42 Could Be The Magic Number Against UNC
By: Blake Brodie, Grant Burkhardt, Matt Archibald, Rob Guliano
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"Shot Ready." That's what Ohio guards Nick Kellogg and Walter Offutt said they will be Friday night when No. 13 Ohio takes on No. 1 North Carolina in the Sweet… Read More
Men’s Basketball: If Marshall Sits, Does Ohio Have An Edge?
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As you probably already know, Ohio's Sweet 16 opponent will most likely be without the services of its point guard, after Kendall Marshall broke his wrist during North Carolina's third-round… Read More
Basketball Blue-Blood North Carolina Up Next For Ohio
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Thirteen-seeded Ohio University will meet top seed North Carolina on Friday in the Sweet 16 in St. Louis. Game time is 7:47 p.m. at the Edward Jones Dome. The Tar… Read More
Men’s Basketball: Oh, How Sweet It Is! ‘Cats Beat South Florida, Advance To St. Louis
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Video courtesy of CBS Sports/Turner Broadcasting (via CNN News Source) In the 48 hours leading up to Sunday's third-round clash, all the attention was put on South Florida's freakish size… Read More
Men’s Basketball: Ohio Is Playing Its Best Ball Of The Season
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Since the beginning of what has become a magical season for the Ohio Bobcats basketball team, head coach John Groce has stressed time and again the importance of his team… Read More
Men’s Basketball: Ohio Does It Again! Cats Shock Michigan, Advance to NCAA 3rd Round
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The Ohio Bobcats are 'Cinderella Men' for the second time in three seasons, beating fourth-seeded Michigan Friday evening, 65-60. Overview: All week long, the Bobcats insisted they weren't "just happy… Read More
Men’s Basketball: Locker Room Interviews After Ohio Upsets Michigan
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Hear from Bobcats Reggie Keely, TJ Hall, Dj Cooper and Nick Kellogg after Ohio's 65-60 win over Michigan in the second round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament @BobcatShowcase
Men’s Basketball: Ohio Players Have Ties To Michigan Wolverines
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The Bobcat players didn't have to sweat their names being selected for the NCAA tournament courtesy of the automatic bid they received by beating Akron Saturday night in the MAC… Read More
#13 Ohio Will Face #4 Michigan Friday in the Midwest Regional
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The Ohio Bobcats (27-7), fresh off its exhilarating, 64-63 win over Akron in the MAC tournament championship, was awarded the number 13 seed in the Midwest Regional Sunday and will… Read More
Men’s Basketball: Cooper Named MVP As Ohio Wins MAC For Second Time In Three Seasons
By: Blake Brodie, Grant Burkhardt, Matt Archibald, Rob Guliano, Tanner Smith
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Dj Cooper leads 'Cats to NCAA Tournament Berth, but Bench Key in Win John Groce has said all year that "this is the deepest team I've ever had." That depth… Read More
Men’s Basketball: Ohio And Akron To Play For MAC Title Saturday Night
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The No.3 seed Ohio Bobcats take on the No.1 seed Akron Zips in tonight's Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship Game at 8 p.m. This is the third meeting between the teams… Read More
Men’s Basketball: ‘Cats Clip Bulls, Advance To MAC Final
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1st 2nd Total Ohio 46 31 77 Buffalo… Read More
Men’s Basketball: Ohio Survives Toledo, Advances To MAC Semis
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1st 2nd Total Toledo 24 33 57 Ohio 26 39 65 Overview: Ohio head coach John Groce and Ohio's players said in practice this week that a… Read More
Men’s Basketball: Ohio Clinches MAC Tourney Bye With Victory Over Miami
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In a game Ohio had to win to ensure themselves of a bye in next week's MAC tournament the 'Cats did just that Saturday afternoon, beating the Miami Redhawks, 63-54… Read More
Men’s Basketball: Marshall’s Words Still Linger As Ohio & Akron Square Off Again
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"I was actually just playing my normal game, the ref started talking to me about some of the stuff I do to prevent people from fouling me. I usually try… Read More
Bobcats Bully the Bulls, Grab Huge Road Win
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Coming off back-to-back home wins, Ohio took its recent good play on the road–defeating the Buffalo Bulls Wednesday night, 88-77, at Alumni Arena. The win moves Ohio (22-6, 9-4) into… Read More
Men’s Basketball: Cooper’s Big Week Earns Him MAC Award
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Ohio junior D.J. Cooper was named the MAC East player of the week, the conference announced Monday morning. The 5-foot-11 point guard from Chicago, Ill., was instrumental in the… Read More
Men’s Basketball: Interior Toughness Key To Bobcat Success
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Men’s Basketball: Toledo “Out-Toughs” Ohio, Snaps Cats’ Six-Game Winning Streak
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The Ohio Bobcats played "soft" in the words of their head coach Wednesday night, and in doing so, saw its six-game winning streak go out the window with a 77-73… Read More
Men’s Basketball: Ohio’s Home Court Dominance Is A Welcome Change
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*This story originally aired on the February 3 episode of The Bobcat Sports Showcase* @BobcatShowcase
Football: Ohio Lands 19 Commits on National Signing Day
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While all eyes on the football world are centered in Indianapolis this week–now just days away from professional football's biggest day of the year–it was the football teams who star… Read More