Men's Basketball: Ohio vs. Western Michigan in-game notes
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Although the path Ohio takes to victory may be frustrating for fans, the Bobcats continue to get the job done.
Correction: The caption on the photo has been changed since it was originially published, as T.J. Hall was identified as Nick Kellogg.
Although Ohio has shown ability to shut down opponents defensively, that effort hasn’t been apparent during its past three contests.
Following Ohio’s loss at Western Michigan last week, coach Jim Christian challenged the senior class to step up their toughness, effort and focus.
Although most Ohio fans are familiar with the historical rivalry with Miami, the team also has a long-standing tradition against Western Michigan, despite not playing in the same division, as Wednesday will mark the teams’ 125th meeting.
The bright lights and big stakes in Ohio’s nationally-televised overtime victory against Toledo held at “The Q” in Cleveland on Saturday made it feel like a preview of the Mid-American Conference Championship.
Recently, Ohio has made a habit of playing catch up.
Although the Bobcats have excelled in several facets during Mid-American Conference play, winning at home has not been one of their strengths so far.
Ohio redshirt junior guard Javarez Willis’ three pointer with 27 seconds remaining against Eastern Michigan on Saturday not only signaled Ohio’s first lead of the game but also a continuation of the Bobcats’ success in the second half, most notably on the road.
PREGAME
FIRST HALF
After scoring its lowest first half of the season, Ohio wasted no time putting their stamp on the contest in the second stanza.
Although Ohio’s Wednesday contest against Ball State wasn’t the most aesthetically pleasing game, the Bobcats did enough to earn their second win in Mid-American Conference play.
After suffering its first Mid-American Conference loss of the season Sunday, Ohio will attempt to get back on the winning track with a quick turnaround.
Success for college basketball programs is not only judged by winning championships and NCAA tournament games, but also how many times an archrival is defeated.