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Ohio redshirt sophomore guard James Gollon (#3) drives to the basket in the second half of the Bobcats' 75-59 win over Bowling Green on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Men's Basketball: Bowling Green scouting report and how to watch

Ohio continues Mid-American Conference play on Tuesday night at Bowling Green at 7 p.m. at the Stroh Center. The Bobcats dropped their MAC opener Saturday to Northern Illinois in overtime, 72-66. Ohio finished the game 11-of-25 from the free-throw line, a stat that hurt them down the stretch. 

Game Information

Opponent: Bowling Green

Game time: 7 p.m. 

Venue: Stroh Center (Bowling Green, Ohio)

Watch: ESPN+

Listen: Ohio IMG Sports Network

Meet the opponent

Starters

01 Demajeo Wiggins (6-10, 240)

03 Caleb Fields (6-2, 185)

05 Dylan Frye (6-2, 185)

10 Justin Turner (6-4, 205)

25 Daeqwon Plowden (6-6, 200)

Reserves 

00 Michael Laster (6-1, 175)

11 Antwon Lillard (6-6, 200)

13 Jeffery Uju (6-7, 220)

22 Marlon Sierra (6-7, 225)

Individual Statistical Leaders:

Points: Turner (18.9)
Rebonds: Wiggins (12.4)
Assists: Turner (3.9)
Field goal Percentage: Uju (55.3 percent)
3-point percentage: Lillard (33.1 percent)
Free throw Percentage: Wiggins (70.5 percent)

Team Statistical Profile:

Points Per Game: 78.2
Rebounds Per Game: 45.1
Assists Per Game: 14.1
Turnovers Per Game: 13.5
Field goal Percentage: 44.9 percent
3-point Percentage: 7.4 percent
Free throw Percentage: 62.9 percent 

The series

Bowling Green leads the all-time series versus the Bobcats, 77-68. Ohio won the last meeting between the two last February at The Convo, defeating the Falcons 75-59. The Bobcats have won three of the last four meetings. 

Saul Phillips is 3-3 all-time against Falcons coach Michael Huger. 

Key player to watch

Demajeo Wiggins — The senior forward from Toledo has given the Bobcats fits throughout his career as a Falcon. He’s continued his dominance this season, averaging a double-double with 15.3 points per game and 12.4 rebounds per game. Wiggins may cause problems for the Bobcats on Tuesday night. 

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