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Football: Camaraderie, bonding amongst players betters performance on field

Meaningful relationships are forged during a long period of time.

Volleyball: Sophomores pair takes part in challenging set of games in China, brings new energy to US

While teammates were training and preparing in Athens this summer for the upcoming season, Chelsea Bilger and Kelly Lamberti honed their volleyball skills internationally for the U.S. Developmental Team.

Volleyball: Olympics represent pinacle of the volleyball world

Every four years the Olympics bring countries together by allowing athletes to compete on the same playing surface in 26 different sports, sparking interests to viewers and athletes worldwide.

Soccer: Athens Army excites at first game appearance

The soccer atmosphere on campus changed Sunday when the Athens Army made its first appearance at Chessa Field for an Ohio soccer game.

Volleyball: Competing to win despite pre-season struggles

Although Ohio fell in all three of its matches in the Dayton Flyer Classic last weekend, the Bobcats are looking to move on and set their focus on improving before hosting two top-ranked teams this weekend at The Convo.

Football: Punter's success inspires up-and-comers

Ray Guy reinvented the way National Football League punters booted the ball. Guy was a first-round draft pick, is a hall-of-famer and a college football award bears his name.

Field Hockey: Field hockey and ROTC make lasting connections

Field hockey coach Neil MacMillan said his summer skydiving trip was among his life’s most exhilarating experiences. But the free fall was more than an adrenaline rush; it also represented a growing relationship between Ohio Athletics and Army Reserves.

Soccer: Rogers scores twice to end losing streak

Sometimes a little bit of home cooking can bode well for a team.

Football: Mentoring program provides support for incoming student-athletes

Moving from a queen-size bed, fully functioning air conditioning and home-cooked meals to egg-crate mattresses, muggy classrooms and dorm food is enough of a shock to set a typical freshman back a couple days. Add a pair of football practices, weight room workouts and summer classes to the mix and it’s enough to drive an Athens newcomer batty.

Field Hockey: 'Cats split in weekend contests

A road trip that featured both victory and defeat left the Bobcats with mixed feelings about their weekend performance.

Volleyball: 'Cats start season with triple loss at Dayton

After being named the preseason favorite to win the Mid-American Conference East, the Bobcats took the court for the first time during the weekend, but lost each of their three matches in the Dayton Flyer Classic.

Soccer: Blue Demons haunt Bobcats for third straight loss

Ohio suffered its third straight loss Friday at the hands of DePaul in the windy city of Chicago. For the second time in their young season, the Bobcats failed to net a goal, falling 3-0.

Soccer: Bobcats reflect, look to rebound this weekend

It’s often said that hindsight is 20/20. There’s a lot to correct when Ohio looks to the past, as they dropped both of last weekend’s season-opening matches. This time around, that learning experience might come handy for the young Bobcat squad, though.

Soccer: Two transfers could be key for Ohio's success in coming year

After making an early exit in the Mid-American Conference championship’s first round, Ohio soccer picked up two transfers to bolster both the offense and defense.

Collaboration boosts Ohio football season ticket sales nearly 50 percent

Once the Bobcats take the field for their first home game Sept. 8, their goal is to bring the fans up from their seats and onto their feet. But until that moment arrives, Ohio Athletics officials have been successful in lining up fans to pack Peden Stadium.

Sophomore's contribution to multiple OU sports teams allows for growth as an athlete

Ohio has a long history of student-athletes excelling in multiple sports, including names like Kermit Blosser and Frank Baumholtz. Serena Warner could be next to stand out in more than one sport: she is a member of the volleyball team and competes in track and field.

Multipurpose center could give OU competitive edge, officials say

By this time next season, the Bobcats should have a new building to call home.

Women's Soccer: Early losses for Bobcats offer only learning opportunity

Soccer: Bobcats look to kick season off strong

On Friday, the Ohio soccer team can start to prove its mantra of a new season and attitude, one that was installed after the past season.

Football: Team prepares for fall camp, evaluates goals for upcoming season

While many students begin to count down the days until they return to campus, Ohio already has a different day circled on its calendar.