SPORTS

Soccer: Finley scores Ohio's only goal in tie with Ball State

It was a black-tie affair on the pitch at Chessa Field as the Bobcats unveiled their new black jerseys at home Sunday.

Live Blog: Ohio vs. UMass

FOXBORO, Ma. — Ohio begins its Mid-American Conference play against UMass Saturday. Although the Bobcats (4-0) are just entering MAC play, the Minutemen (0-4) fell to Miami last week in their first-ever MAC game.  

Football: Battered Bobcats brave uptempo UMass offense

FOXBOROUGH, Ma. — Ohio offense didn’t show much bite in its first-ever game against Massachusetts Saturday, but instead opted for a bit of tug-and-pull, which was eventually enough to put the Bobcats in the driver’s seat at Gillette Stadium.

Soccer: RedHawks scrape by Bobcats in narrow victory

With 14 minutes remaining in its Friday match against Ohio, Miami sophomore forward Jess Kodiak struck the game’s first goal in which was a highly physical affair.

STAFF PICKS: Who is going to win the game Saturday, Ohio or UMass?

Q&A: Daily Collegian beat writer explains UMass' MAC expectations

Earlier this week, I spoke with Stephen Hewitt, the Daily Collegian's co-sports editor and football beat reporter, about what he's seen from the Minutemen this season and how the team's expectations have lined up with their performance in their first year in Mid-American Conference play. Here's a transcript of our conversation, edited for content and clarity.

Volleyball: 'Cats prepare to take down Eagles

Despite three tightly contested sets, Ohio extended its winning streak against Kent State to 21 consecutive wins in Mid-American Conference play Thursday at The Convo.

Soccer: Ohio looks to keep the ball rolling at home

When Miami comes to town Friday, Ohio will be fighting for a place in the Mid-American Conference rankings and, though early in the season, a shot at dictating how the remainder of its conference play pans out.

Football: Ohio will remain humble in game against Massachusetts

When asked about his status for Saturday’s game against Massachusetts, redshirt junior quarterback Tyler Tettleton’s response was simple: He plans to be under center when the offense trots out onto the field at Gillette Stadium.

Hockey: Perfect-record teams to face off

Although the Bobcats made winning look effortless this past weekend with a scoring onslaught that has propelled them to a perfect 2-0 record, coach Dan Morris does not expect this weekend to be as easy.

Field Hockey: 'Cats seek to come out strong against St. Joseph's

Although Ohio has dropped its past two games and three of the past four, the Bobcats will work on making their record reflective of their level of play as they travel to Philadelphia on Friday to take on St. Joseph’s.

Field Hockey: Student leaves Holland for OU to try her luck at American field hockey

For Dutch-born freshman Nicole van Batenburg, the option of playing field hockey wasn’t the major reason she decided to attend college in the United States.

Men's and Women's Cross Country: 'Cats travel to Indiana, Cedarville for weekend competitions

It’s a weekend committed to endurance as the men and women’s cross country team travel not only to South Bend, Ind., but to Cedarville, Ohio as well.

Football: Redshirt freshman applies skills obtained in wrestling to a whole new sports arena

When Miles Chapman walked out onto the field for Ohio’s season opener against Penn State, he realized a childhood passion that he thought would be tossed by the wayside after his high-school graduation.

Volleyball: Bobcats maintain four-year streak in defensive blocking, top ranked in MAC

Having finished each of the past four seasons ranked first in blocks in the Mid-American Conference, it is no surprise the Bobcats once again sit atop the category at the midway point this year.

Field Hockey: Louisville trio forms bond on the field

Though most people know Louisville for either baseball bats or a successful college basketball program, Ohio field hockey coach Neil Macmillan sees it as one of the more fertile recruiting bases for field hockey talent.

Sports Column: 'Cats still have much to prove, despite AP poll rank

Ohio is one of only 27 undefeated Football Bowl Subdivision teams in the nation, which has led to a cloud of hype surrounding every practice at Peden Stadium.

Volleyball: Ohio defeated by BG, sweeps Miami in MAC

Despite losing its first Mid-American Conference match of the season, the Ohio volleyball team bounced back in its following match looking to build momentum toward coming matchups.

Hockey: Team's new addition gives Bobcats a defensive edge

One of the newest members of Ohio’s club hockey team, freshman defenseman James Hubbard, owes much of his early interest in the sport to his older brother, Jonathan.

Men's Golf: Senior readies himself for career beyond golf

Everyone has one question that precedes him or her wherever they go in life. Senior golfer Byron Firestone has faced the same question his entire life: Are you related?