The Bobcats were picked by media members to finish fourth in the Mid-American Conference East Division.
The conference announced at this week's MAC Media Day in Detroit its preseason rankings, voted on by media from across the conference.
Ohio earned 116 points in the preseason poll, 39 points behind Buffalo, who was tabbed the preseason division winner.
Also, the Central Michigan Chippewas were picked to win the West as well as the MAC Championship game.
Ohio was represented by head coach Frank Solich, receiver Taylor Price and linebacker Noah Keller at the event, held at Ford Field last Friday.
Softball adds assistant to coaching staff
Ohio softball coach Jodi Hermanek announced this week the hiring of Sharonda McDonald to her coaching staff.
A graduate of Texas A&M University and former National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) star, McDonald will coach the outfield at Ohio, among other training duties.
Prior to being hired by the Bobcats, McDonald worked as an assistant with Texas Southern University and also played for the Philadelphia Force of the NPF. She also has ties to a current Bobcat assistant, Jenna Hall, who was a teammate with the Force.
McDonald was an All-Star in 2007 with Philadelphia and led her team in stolen bases. She has also coached slap hitters and outfielders in previous coaching stops.
(McDonald) is the type of person that has the ability to get the most out of players
Hermanek said in a release.
She will add a great deal to the team with her ability to work with the outfielders and help with our slappers and speed training.
Women's golf announces fall schedule
The Ohio women's golf team announced its fall schedule on Tuesday, which is comprised of six tournaments beginning in September and ending the last week of October.
Coach Kelly Ovington and the Bobcats begin the season at the Mary Fossom Invitational at Michigan State (Sept. 11-12) and close with the Ohio Open at Ohio State (Oct. 26-27).
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