Men's Basketball: Replacing Ricardo
By Christian Hoppens | Jan. 28, 2014Replacing the 24 minutes per game senior Ricardo Johnson provided has been a trying task for Ohio coach Jim Christian.
SPORTS
Defenseman leads on ice
By Kelsey Surmacz | Jan. 27, 2014Oftentimes when a team is racking up wins, its members say that the secret to their success can be found by looking beyond the stats sheet. In Ohio’s case, however, the postgame printouts do provide a glimpse of what has propelled the Bobcats to a 23-7-2 record this season.
Sports Column: Don't bother entering bracket in Warren Buffet's contest, your chances of winning are basically impossible
By Colin Hanner | Jan. 27, 2014Imagine jotting down 63 words on a single sheet of paper, with at least 32 words repeated once. And for that, collecting a 10-figure sum from one of the most famous billionaires in the world. Not too tough, right? Try one in 4,294,967,296 — or better yet, the odds to correctly select all 63 games of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in March.
Men's Basketball: Bobcats to host Chippewas, hope to improve home record
By Brandon Kors | Jan. 27, 2014Although the Bobcats have excelled in several facets during Mid-American Conference play, winning at home has not been one of their strengths so far.
Sports Column: Peyton Manning's legacy dependent on Super Bowl
By Paul Holden | Jan. 27, 2014Peyton Manning is one win away from having one of the greatest seasons in NFL history.
Wrestling: Ohio tops Kent State and Buffalo in MAC competition
By Tony Wolfe | Jan. 26, 2014Although the outcomes were the same, this weekend’s pair of victories for Ohio came in completely different styles.
Women's Basketball: Bobcats struggle defensively in loss to Toledo
By Charlie Hatch | Jan. 26, 2014Coach Bob Boldon scratched his head when asked about the positives of Sunday’s contest.
Men's Basketball: Ohio beats the odds in win against Eastern Michigan
By Christian Hoppens | Jan. 26, 2014Improbability defined Ohio’s 58-56 win against Eastern Michigan on Saturday.
Bobcats clinch another road victory
By Brandon Kors | Jan. 26, 2014Ohio 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.
Sports Column: Why do we bother with All-star games?
By Christopher Miller | Jan. 26, 2014Anyone who is knowledgeable about professional sports knows that all-star games are not nearly as fun to watch as normal games, despite the fact that the best players in the world are playing one another.
'Cats fall short in second half
By Andy Kovar | Jan. 26, 2014No lead is ever safe, coaches often say. Ohio’s squandering of a seemingly insurmountable 21-point lead against Toledo on Sunday illustrated just that, as the Bobcats’ flat second-half play put them in the loser’s circle for the third-straight game.
Hockey: Ohio Bobcats manage series split against Illinois Fighting Illini
By Kelsey Surmacz | Jan. 25, 2014For every team in every sport, there is an inevitable sequence of games in which a rough patch is hit.
Swimming and Diving: Ohio suffers first dual meet loss of the season
By Luke O'Roark | Jan. 25, 2014On a day in which Ohio had optimism of remaining undefeated in Mid-American Conference competition, Akron tainted the Bobcats’ once spotless record.
Swimming and Diving: Bobcats test pool for MAC Championship
By Luke O'Roark | Jan. 23, 2014When the Bobcats visit the SPIRE Institute in Geneva this Saturday, the team will be testing unchartered waters.
Track and Field: Bobcats make do in indoor event
By Wynston Wilcox | Jan. 23, 2014After a break from competition, the Bobcats hope to regain their stride when they compete at the Tom Wright Classic in Bowling Green.
Women's Basketball: Early fouls plague Bobcats in loss
By Andy Kovar | Jan. 23, 2014In a battle of youth versus experience, Akron’s veterans bested Ohio’s young guns as the Bobcats lost their second consecutive Mid-American Conference game.
Men's Basketball: Ohio looks to bounce back against Eagles
By Christian Hoppens | Jan. 23, 2014Ohio surged to a 15-4 lead against Bowling Green on Wednesday night and appeared to have set its first-half struggle behind, but after a media timeout with 13:21 left in the first half, Bowling Green coach Louis Orr pulled out a zone defense that befuddled the Bobcats for the remainder of the 58-56 defeat, Ohio’s third loss at The Convo this season.
Wrestling: Ohio preparing for Kent State matchup
By Tony Wolfe | Jan. 23, 2014Last weekend Ohio found disappointment and triumph on the mats, as it dropped a dual meet to rival Central Michigan before returning to Athens to defeat Eastern Michigan.
