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Softball: Ohio seeks comeback against Eastern Kentucky

After beginning the season at its best pace in two decades, Ohio has slowed since the start of March, losing five of the past six games.

Men's Basketball: Potent Pioneers to cue up unusual offense in NIT matchup

Ohio coach Jim Christian thinks the Bobcats played perhaps the hardest they have all season against Akron in the Mid-American Conference championship game Saturday.

Basketball Notebook: Ohio ends season with loss to Denver

Ohio fell to Denver by a score of 61-57 Tuesday in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament. The loss ended Ohio's season. Read our chronological coverage of the game below.

Men's Basketball: Ohio to face Denver in NIT

The National Invitation Tournament wasn’t exactly Ohio’s idea of March Madness, but it will have to do, as the Bobcats are bracketed against Denver in the first round of the year-end tourney.

Swimming & Diving: Divers end previously successful season disappointed

All season long Ohio’s diving squad had been the backbone of the team, producing good scores and proved its reliability.

Men's Basketball: Ohio looks for third MAC Championship in four years

CLEVELAND — Any questions about how Akron coach Keith Dambrot would handle his point guard personnel for the Mid-American Conference Tournament was answered Friday in the Zips’ three-point win against Kent State.

Men's Basketball: Bobcats best Broncos, await Akron in conference championship

CLEVELAND — Ohio’s ascent to the Mid-American Conference Tournament was of a mostly straight and upward trajectory — its only changes in direction stemming from a pair of regular season losses against Akron.

Men's Basketball: Sour shooting dooms Bobcats' championship chances

CLEVELAND — Confetti rained, a star player hoisted a trophy and another flashed his medal.

Basketball Notebook: Akron overtakes Ohio for MAC crown

Ohio fell to Akron by a score of 65-46 Saturday in the Mid-American Conference title game. Follow our chronological coverage of the game below.

Staff Picks: What will be the outcome of the MAC Tournament?

Men's Basketball: Bobcats brace for bout with Broncos

Heading into its 2012-13 campaign, Ohio had a Sweet 16 berth in its back pocket, as well as dozens of reports proclaiming a similar ascent to the national spotlight was in store for the upcoming season.

MAC Tournament: Akron moves on to seventh straight MAC title game after defeat of archrival Kent State

CLEVELAND — The scrum for the Mid-American Conference’s automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament has been raging for three days.

Basketball Notebook: Bobcats begin MAC Tournament with win against Broncos

Ohio won its Mid-American Tournament semifinal game against Western Michigan by a score of 74-63 Friday. The Bobcats (24-8, 14-2 MAC) will face Akron in the conference championship game Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Follow our chronological coverage of the game below.

Men's Basketball: Ohio Bobcats return to Cleveland for MAC tournament at The Q

Ohio’s fan contingent for this weekend’s Mid-American Conference Tournament will feature a fervent collection of Reggie Keely supporters, as he calls Cleveland — the site of the tournament — home.

Diving: Divers stay focused as they head to championships

Ohio diving coach Russ Dekker called the NCAA Zone Championship a great learning experience for his young diving squad last season. His expectations for his team have risen in the 370 days since.

Sports Column: Cooper's greatness expected to be cemented as legendary

Recruiting websites arm giddy fans with knowledge and, at best, a murky photo of what the future holds for their respective teams. Player ratings shouldn’t be taken at face value because one who doesn’t receive high marks could turn out better than expected. The opposite can ring true as well.

Golf: Golf team has been 'up to par'

Coming off of an above-average fall season, Ohio looks to finish off the year with an equally superb spring season. The Bobcats had four top-ten finishes during the fall season, including a third-place finish out of 17 teams.

Hockey: Successful seniors bow out, team is now set to 'reload' for the future

The end to Ohio’s season was not planned as the Bobcats fell 5-1 in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Tournament semifinals to eventual national champion Minot State.

Football: Bobcats bring enthusiasm in first spring practice

Ohio football team members shuffled into their locker room shortly after 5 a.m. Tuesday for the Bobcats’ first spring practice of the year.

Baseball: Ohio puts up fight, suffers loss at the hands of Kentucky

Ohio saw its matchup with No. 9 Kentucky as an opportunity to see where it stacked up against the best teams in the country.