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Ohio Football: Nevada talks about Solich and Ohio
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… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Bobcats close 2019 with win at Chattanooga
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… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Fouls, Rebounds burn Bobcats in Texas
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… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Bobcats drop nail-biter at TCU, 79-72
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… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Bobcats dismantle Power Five opponent Pitt, 72-50
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… Read More
Ohio Football: ‘Cats Look for Bowl Eligibility at Akron
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… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Bobcats pick up statement win over Ohio State
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… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: After strong start, Bobcats’ offense struggles in loss at No. 21 Syracuse
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… Read More
Ohio Volleyball: Bobcats knock off rival Miami in four sets
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… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: 2019-20 Schedule Released, ‘Cats face four Power Five opponents
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… Read More
After Lengthy Delay, Gallia Academy Drops Meigs, 24-0
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… Read More
Ohio Baseball: Rott, Bobcats make history against Miami, but season ends with loss to NIU
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)… Read More
Ohio Baseball: Central Michigan routs ‘Cats in MAC Tournament second round
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… Read More
Ohio Baseball: Ogg goes the distance, Bobcats win in first round of MAC Tournament
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… Read More
Ohio Baseball: ‘Cats clinch No. 6 seed in MAC Tournament
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… Read More
Ohio Baseball: Bobcats survive with 1-0 victory over Kent State
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… Read More
Ohio Baseball: Bats power Bobcats past Bowling Green
ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio head coach Rob Smith said earlier in the week that it was imperative his team wins its series against Bowling Green. After the Falcons defeated the… Read More
Ohio Baseball: Falcons’ Big 5th Inning Downs ‘Cats
ATHENS, Ohio – It was a 2-1 game in the fifth inning Friday night. Ohio starting pitcher Kenny Ogg allowed two-straight singles to Bowling Green’s Adam Funas and Brad Croy…. Read More
Ohio Baseball: Bobcats Drop MAC Opener to Central Michigan
ATHENS, Ohio – The Bobcats did not have the best start to the 2019 season. However, their conference record was 0-0 entering Friday, so it was a fresh start for… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Boldon breaks school record; continues successful tenure at Ohio
OXFORD, Ohio — On Wednesday night, Bob Boldon earned his 124th win in his career at Ohio, becoming the winningest coach in program history. “I think that’s a personal milestone… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Boldon breaks record, Bobcats clinch bye with win at Miami
OXFORD, Ohio – It’s always a big game when Ohio and Miami face off in “The Battle of the Bricks”. However, Wednesday night’s game at Millett Hall had a little… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Bobcats survive late Kent State surge; pick up another road win
KENT, Ohio – With 49 seconds remaining in the game, Ohio head coach Bob Boldon called a timeout. The crowd at the M.A.C. Center was electric after the Golden Flashes… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Bobcats take undefeated road record to Toledo
ATHENS, Ohio — The Ohio women’s basketball team (20-2, 9-2 MAC) – undefeated at 8-0 in true road games – will travel to Savage Arena, a hostile environment, Wednesday night… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Strong defense, Johnson guides Bobcats past Northern Illinois
DEKALB, Ill. – Coming into Wednesday night, Ohio and Northern Illinois had the two highest scoring offenses in the Mid-American Conference – the Bobcats averaged nearly 84 points-per-game while NIU… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Bobcats bounce back against Ball State
MUNCIE, INDIANA – For the first time this season, Ohio was tasked with bouncing back after a Wednesday loss to Central Michigan. On Saturday afternoon, Ohio (13-1, 2-1 MAC) bounced… Read More