Athens Basketball: Bulldogs look to continue hot streak in return home
By Trevor Colgan | Feb. 5, 2018Bulldogs play their first home game in almost a month against Wellston.
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Bulldogs play their first home game in almost a month against Wellston.
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The Bobcats have lost seven of eight games, but they are still finding positives during the rough stretch.
Ohio recorded a season-best nine event wins and 37 top-ten finishes on the day.
Ohio has had lineup flexibility this season, and it showed Saturday against Ball State.
The Bobcats outscored the Golden Grizzlies 18-1 last weekend, but Ohio coach Sean Hogan still hopes the Oakland program can grow back to what it once was.
It was Thomas' sixth shutout of the season.
He was the biggest reason for his team's success. Then the referees called him for a puzzling fifth foul.
The Bobcats connected on just 16-of-31 free throws in their 101-98 loss to the Chippewas.
The Bobcats fall to the Chippewas on Saturday at The Convo.
Cierra Hooks and Gabby Burris played well in their first career starts Saturday.
Cierra Hooks scored a career-high 28 points in the win.
The forward snapped a 25-game point drought to start the 2017-18 season.
The Bulldogs used a 28-4 third quarter to take control of the game.
Ball State will likely be a tough test for Ohio this weekend.
Athens has won four straight games, all on the road.
They still have championship aspirations. Can they regain their first semester form?
No. 4 Ohio hosts Oakland in a weekend series that highlights the coaching journey of Bobcats coach Sean Hogan.
A shortened roster hasn't shrunk Ohio's confidence or talent in the 2017-18 season.
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