Athens Basketball: Different defenses has helped stifle opponents
By Eric Walker | Feb. 4, 2019The ability to play a 2-3 zone and man-to-man defense has been crucial for Athens this year.
The ability to play a 2-3 zone and man-to-man defense has been crucial for Athens this year.
Here’s what to look forward to in the MAC for the rest of the season.
Take a look at how each of the 12 teams in the MAC stack up against each other.
Ohio defeated Central Michigan 19-15 on Sunday.
Ohio swept Syracuse, but could have played better over the weekend.
Athens shut down the Alexander offense and made its free throws.
No. 5 Ohio defeated No. 19 Syracuse 4-0 behind Gabe Lampron’s three point night.
Ohio fell to Akron on Saturday afternoon.
The Bobcats struggled offensively throughout Saturday’s loss.
The defense fixed some of the errors that plagued it in recent games.
Amani Burke set a school and conference record 11 3-pointers in the Bobcats’ win on Saturday.
Ohio lost to Akron on Saturday afternoon.
The Bobcats struggled offensively in the loss.
The Bobcats were dominant on both sides fo the court in their win against the Cardinals.
Ohio swept the season series against the Cardinals with the win on Saturday.
Ohio beat Syracuse 6-3.
Lampron performed well in No. 5 Ohio’s 6-3 win over No. 19 Syracuse
The Bulldogs and Spartans will play Saturday night.
The Bobcats have struggled on defense all season, and it played a role in their loss Wednesday against Miami.
The Bulldogs look to take sole possession of first place in their conference after this weekend.