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Southern Ohio Copperheads Cancel 2020 Season
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ATHENS, Ohio — Only one word can describe the Southern Ohio Copperheads’ 2020 season being canceled: heartbreaking. Copperheads head coach Austin Dunfee had most of his roster set. It was a roster filled with players that didn’t get the chance to finish off their spring college baseball season. Those players won’t get the opportunity to… Read More
Library Brings Virtual Resources to Patrons
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GIBSONIA, Pa. – Libraries offer more than books to the public. Patrons can surf the internet on the public computers, print documents if they don’t own a printer at home or attend public programs. On March 13, Northern Tier Regional Library along with all other libraries in Allegheny County were shut down because of the… Read More
College Rugby Team in Pennsylvania Stays in Shape Despite Season Suspension
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GIBSONIA, Pa. – The Robert Morris University men’s rugby team had a successful fall season. The Domers, a club team at the university consisting of about 20 players, finished their schedule with a 7-2 record, including a trip to the Three Rivers Rugby Conference Championship. The Domers had their eyes set on the spring season… Read More
College Students Adjust to Online Instruction
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GIBSONIA, Pa. – The spring 2020 semester started out normally for college students but will be ending in a way no student had ever imagined. Four-weeks ago, the COVID-19 outbreak closed college campuses across the country, which meant students’ normal lifestyles changed. “My first reaction, I was kind of shocked, to be honest with you,”… Read More
School District in Pennsylvania Helps Students in Need of Technology
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GIBSONIA, Pa. – The COVID-19 pandemic has forced students to learn online until the schools reopen. Most families in the Pine-Richland School District have access to the internet, but some students in the district do not have the appropriate technology to learn from home. “Not everybody had access to a device that would have easily… Read More
OHSAA 2020 Boys Basketball District Playoffs
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ATHENS, OH — WOUB Sports Director Thomas Garverick and reporter Bryan Kurp breakdown boys basketball playoff games from over the weekend.
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Buffalo leaves Athens with win over Bobcats
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ATHENS, Ohio — In a 63-61 game, CeCe Hooks stole the Buffalo inbound in front of the scorer’s table with 6.6 seconds left. Hooks took the ball down court and attempted a layup. The ball sat on the rim for a second and fell out. Peyton Guice gathered the offensive rebound and was fouled with… Read More
Ohio Football: Bobcats hold off Nevada’s late rally
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BOISE, Idaho — Ohio had a 30-9 lead after three quarters on Friday, but Nevada never went away. The Wolf Pack scored two touchdowns just two minutes apart in the final quarter and were driving to make the game even closer. Ohio made the big stops late to secure the victory in the Famous Idaho… Read More
Ohio Football: Ohio’s rushing attack key in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl win
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BOISE, Idaho – Ohio has had success all season running the football. The Bobcats entered Friday with the 22nd-ranked rushing offense in the nation. It was no different in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl as the Bobcats rushed for 285 yards. The Bobcats had a solid day on the ground despite playing most of the… Read More
Ohio Football: Nevada talks about Solich and Ohio
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BOISE, Idaho — When Ohio hits the field on Friday for the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, the Bobcats offense will not know much about the defense opposite them. Nevada let go of three of their defensive assistants at the end of the regular season and will be without three of their defensive starters due to… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Bobcats close 2019 with win at Chattanooga
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Ohio missed having Erica Johnson in the lineup. Since Johnson suffered an injury on Dec. 7 against IUPUI, the Bobcats lost two games to TCU and Texas despite having decent offensive performances. Just 22 days after suffering the injury, Erica Johnson returned to the court on Sunday and her presence was felt. Johnson made an… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Fouls, Rebounds burn Bobcats in Texas
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Foul trouble and rebounding hurt Ohio on Wednesday night. The Bobcats picked up eight personal fouls in just the first quarter. CeCe Hooks, Amani Burke and Deesh Beck were in foul trouble at the half, each with three personal fouls. Burke and Beck fouled out midway through the fourth quarter, and Hooks played the final… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Bobcats drop nail-biter at TCU, 79-72
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After three quarters on Sunday, it looked like Ohio would drop a third Power Five opponent. The Bobcats led 63-54 against TCU and had momentum after Katie Barker drained a three just before the quarter ended. The offense was running smoothly, shooting over 50 percent after three quarters. It takes four quarters to decide the… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Bobcats dismantle Power Five opponent Pitt, 72-50
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The Bobcats spent Thanksgiving in Daytona Beach, Florida. Aside from the warm weather and the beach, Ohio was given another chance to build its non-conference resumé in the Daytona Beach Invitational. The Bobcats were presented another opportunity against a Power Five opponent on Friday. Ohio picked up a Big Ten victory against Ohio State a… Read More
Ohio Football: ‘Cats Look for Bowl Eligibility at Akron
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The 2019 season has been a roller coaster ride for Ohio. After starting the season with a 1-3 record in non-conference play, the Bobcats rebounded in the first half of MAC play, posting a 3-1 conference record after wins against Buffalo, Kent State and Ball State. Two home losses to Miami and Western Michigan eliminated… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Bobcats pick up statement win over Ohio State
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Bobcats got the opportunity they wanted for several years – to play in-state foe Ohio State. The Bobcats and Buckeyes have not met since 2004 and Ohio has never beaten Ohio State in 12 attempts. The Buckeyes elected to not schedule games with Ohio the past several years. The teams met… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: After strong start, Bobcats’ offense struggles in loss at No. 21 Syracuse
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The Bobcats had the opportunity to do something they never have done before – beat a ranked opponent. The Bobcats opened the 2019-20 season facing a tough opponent out of the ACC on the road. No. 21 Syracuse advanced to the ACC Tournament semifinals last season and advanced to the Round of 32 in the… Read More
Ohio Volleyball: Bobcats knock off rival Miami in four sets
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ATHENS, Ohio – About 20 hours after losing a heart-breaking match to Bowling Green in five sets on Friday night, the Bobcats returned to the court at the Convocation Center on Saturday to face another competitive team and MAC East division foe – the Miami Redhawks. The Redhawks won the previous four meetings of “The… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: 2019-20 Schedule Released, ‘Cats face four Power Five opponents
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ATHENS, Ohio – Last season, the Ohio women’s basketball team finished with 30 wins and was a MAC Tournament finalist. However, the Bobcats did not make the NCAA Tournament. One of the reasons Ohio was left out was its strength of schedule. Ohio’s 2019-20 schedule was released Wednesday, and it features four Power Five teams… Read More
After Lengthy Delay, Gallia Academy Drops Meigs, 24-0
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POMEROY, Ohio – The expectations are pretty high for Meigs in 2019 under first year head coach David Tennant. The Marauders return the TVC-Ohio’s leading passer, sophomore Coulter Cleland. The Marauders were tasked with facing Gallia Academy. The Blue Devils finished 2018 with a 9-2 overall record, including a victory over Meigs in week one… Read More
Ohio Baseball: Rott, Bobcats make history against Miami, but season ends with loss to NIU
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AVON, Ohio – The Bobcats had to win two games Friday to keep their hopes of a MAC Tournament title alive. In the first game, Ohio (20-34) defeated Miami (OH) (37-19) with a score of 6-5 in a game that lasted 17 innings, which is the longest in MAC Tournament history. Senior Rudy Rott made… Read More
Ohio Baseball: Central Michigan routs ‘Cats in MAC Tournament second round
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AVON,Ohio – Entering Thursday, Ohio has won every MAC Tournament game under Rob Smith, while Central Michigan, the top team in the MAC, entered the game with a 15-game winning streak. The two teams met in the second round of the tournament Thursday, so one of the streaks had to come to an end. Central… Read More
Ohio Baseball: Ogg goes the distance, Bobcats win in first round of MAC Tournament
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AVON, Ohio – Sprenger Stadium has become Ohio’s home away from home. Entering Wednesday, the Bobcats were 8-0 with two championships in the MAC Tournament under Rob Smith, their seventh year head coach. No. 6 Ohio (19-32) continued its success in Avon with a 7-3 victory over No. 3 Kent State (30-23) to advance in… Read More
Ohio Baseball: ‘Cats clinch No. 6 seed in MAC Tournament
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Following the Kent State series finale on April 28, Ohio head coach Rob Smith said it was the team’s goal to put itself in a position to where if the Bobcats won their series against Western Michigan, they would be in the MAC Tournament. After splitting two games against Miami (OH) and… Read More
Ohio Baseball: Bobcats survive with 1-0 victory over Kent State
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ATHENS, Ohio – With a 1-0 lead in the eighth inning, Kent State had runners on first and second with one out. Ohio head coach Rob Smith visited the mound and held a meeting with starter Kenny Ogg, who had only allowed five hits, and the rest of the infielders. Kian O’Brien, the next Kent… Read More