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Ohio's Kaylee Bambule heads for the basket during the Bobcats’ game against Coppin State on Dec. 8.

Women's Basketball: Miami scouting report and how to watch

Ohio secured two important Mid-American Conference wins on the road last week. The trip was tough for the Bobcats, as they came close to being upset by Bowling Green. Now, the Bobcats can enjoy the comfort of home court when they start a three-game home stand Wednesday against Miami.

Game Information 

Opponent: Miami (13-4, 4-2 MAC)

Gametime: 7 p.m.

Place: Convocation Center 

Where to watch : ESPN+

How to listen: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/ohio/ 

Meet the opponent:

Starters

13 Lauren Dickerson 

32 Savannah Kluesner 

21 Leah Purvis 

40 Kendall McCoy

24 Baleigh Reid 

Reserves 

10 Kristen Leverling 

11 Taylor Kennedy 

1 Alexis Straw 

23 Kenzie Schmitz 

35 Abbey Hoff

54 Kelly McLaughlin 

Individual stats leaders 

Points per game: Dickerson (14.7)

Rebounds per game: Kluesner (7.6)

Steals: Dickerson (39)

Field goal percentage: Kluesner (.500) 

3-point percentage: McCoy (.429)

Free throw percentage: Purvis (.857)

Team stats

Points per game: 67.3 

Rebounds per game: 38.1 

Steals: 8.1

Field goal percentage: .421

3-point percentage: .324

Free throw percentage .706

Series History 

Ohio trails in the all-time series 32-56. The last time the Bobcats and Redhawks faced off was in the MAC tournament quarterfinals when Ohio lost 69-66. The Bobcats have lost the last three meetings against Miami. 

Players to watch

Ohio sophomore point guard Cece Hooks and Miami junior guard Lauren Dickerson will be the match-up of the night. Hooks is one of the MAC’s best defenders and Dickerson is a versatile scorer. Both Ohio and Miami have talent across their entire rosters, but whichever primary ball-handlers can get the better of the other will give their team an advantage.

What does this game mean?

This game is critical for the Bobcats. Ohio is on a five-game winning streak, while Miami is on a three-game winning streak. Both teams are in the hunt for a MAC championship and both have wins over common opponents. Miami upset Central Michigan — the only team to defeat Ohio this year— on Jan. 16, while Ohio defeated Buffalo, one of Miami’s losses, on the road. Ohio’s looking to avenge its postseason loss while also notching another big win. 

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