Softball: New bats lead to contrasting fortunes for pair of Ohio squads
By Chad Lindskog | May 17, 2012Escalating home run totals prompted college baseball and softball officials to restore some normalcy to the sport by changing the bats.
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Former Bobcat running back finds success on Canadian turf
By Nick Robbe | May 16, 2012The dimensions of the field differ; there are fewer downs and more players, but to former Ohio running back Chris Garrett, it’s still just football.
Offseason provides Ohio coaches with a rare chance to unwind, recharge
By Matthew McGreevy | May 15, 2012Coaching and parenting are quite similar for field hockey coach Neil Macmillan and hockey coach Dan Morris. The offseason is just as busy as the season, but instead of organizing the team, these Ohio coaches are planning carpools and family vacations.
Ohio sees decrease in self-reported NCAA violations
By Michael Stainbrook | May 15, 2012While several Bobcat teams have seen an increase in wins this year, Ohio Athletics officials have reported a decrease in NCAA infractions.
Sports Column: Sports world gives fans plenty to smile about as end of school year approaches
By Michael Stainbrook | May 15, 2012Hang in there, Ohio University students. You only have three more weeks of classes and exams before that beautiful horizon called “summer” arrives. Here are four positive stories to get you through your Wednesday.
Bobcats swat 3 homers, keep speedy Flyers from swiping win
By Nick Robbe | May 15, 2012Ohio broke out the black jerseys for the final midweek regular season game, and the Bobcat batters brought the blue.
Baseball: With MAC Tournament on deck, Bobcats seeing red in series against rival RedHawks
By JIM RYAN | May 15, 2012What ended with a walk-off win for Ohio last season will pick up again Thursday when Miami will make the trip to Athens to square off with its age-old rival.
Bobcat Caravan brings Ohio Athletics right to fans
By JIM RYAN | May 14, 2012Bobcat Caravans conducted by Ohio Athletics are like camping trips with extended family. But instead of s’mores and ghost stories, caravan attendees are greeted with hors d’oeuvres and speeches.
Softball: Despite ending season early, 'Cats clinch a couple of single-season records
By Chad Lindskog | May 14, 2012Although their season came to a close earlier than expected with two losses to start the Mid-American Conference Tournament, the Bobcats finished their 2012 campaign with plenty of positives.
Football: Season-ticket sales jump after bowl win
By Brandon Kors | May 14, 2012Ohio has reaped more than just potatoes in return for its recent athletic success.
Baseball: Twin pitchers develop two distinct styles
By Nick Robbe | May 14, 2012It might be difficult at times for the Ohio baseball coaching staff to determine which Plys brother is which, but one thing the coaches know is that the twins can pitch.
Men's basketball expects to hit NCAA scholarship benchmark
By Michael Stainbrook | May 13, 2012The NCAA has released little news this year about changes to its bylaws, but the Bobcats are expecting to hear some good news next month.
Pifer advances to NCAA regional, team finishes 11th in MAC
By Nicole Bersani | May 13, 2012Ohio had five athletes earn points during the Mid-American Conference Championship, but a handful of other close calls dropped the team lower in the standings than it would have liked.
Former 'Cats work their way into NFL, CFL roles
By Rob Ogden | May 13, 2012The conclusion of NFL rookie mini-camps across the league yielded different results for the six former Bobcats who participated in them during the past week.
'Cats claw their way back into winner's circle with weekend sweep of Akron
By JIM RYAN | May 13, 2012With the pop of Ohio center fielder Ethan Newton’s glove and a collective groan from the Akron dugout, the Bobcats finally let out a sigh of relief.
Track & Field: MAC Championships start slowly for hard-luck 'Cats
By Nicole Bersani | May 10, 2012With the Mid-American Conference Championships underway, Ohio had 10 athletes compete in seven events on Thursday. But so far, only one Bobcat has locked in points for the team, with two more scores pending.
Baseball: 'Cats dash to Akron with goal of snapping streak
By JIM RYAN | May 10, 2012Ohio shortstop Garrett Black took his reps alongside senior second baseman Bryan Barnes last season as a freshman. The duo was successful, rounding out a combined .946 fielding percentage and making a dent offensively.
Coaching in the classroom
By Nick Robbe | May 10, 2012Sport is about performance on an individual or team level and the measurement of that success. Craig McCarthy’s Ohio University hockey career can be quantified by the three American Collegiate Hockey Association championships he won behind the bench at Bird Arena.
Men's Basketball: Bobcats bring in sober shooter as junior-college transfer
By Rob Ogden | May 10, 2012Travis Wilkins is not the typical Ohio basketball recruit.
Softball: Ohio closes campaign with loss to Kent State
By Chad Lindskog | May 10, 2012After clinching the fourth seed for the Mid-American Conference Tournament against Kent State last weekend, the Golden Flashes returned the favor on Thursday afternoon to end Ohio’s season short of its MAC Championship goal.
