Bob Wren Stadium was not even open the last time Ohio won a Mid-American Conference tournament in 1997. But now, the team is playing for the right to bring a title back home.
Sophomore Emily Pifer may have been recruited by big-conference schools such as Vanderbilt and Cincinnati, but she decided to run at Ohio University because of the connection she felt to the Bobcats.
It was a weekend complete with myriad emotions, a weekend meant for sending Ohio coach Joe Carbone out with a series win in the final home series of his career.
When he met with the media following his final game in Athens after 24 years, the first thing Ohio men’s baseball coach Joe Carbone said was, “It’s been a great run.”
As a two-year captain at Ohio, former Bobcat linebacker Noah Keller could be heard calling out audibles at the line of scrimmage in a dialect only his teammates could understand. Now in the NFL, Keller’s biggest challenge is not the level of competition but the new language yet to be learned.
Goalies are like actors: Everybody sees the player wearing the mask or brightly colored jersey, but nobody can decipher their identity beneath the equipment.
Although the regular outdoor season is over for many Bobcats, the team will host the third annual Ohio Sunset Distance and Discus Classic Friday on the Goldsberry Track for athletes to either prepare for the NCAA Championships or wrap up their seasons.
Even though Miami has played Ohio 228 times over the years, the RedHawks finally broke the century mark Thursday with their 100th win in series history.
Escalating home run totals prompted college baseball and softball officials to restore some normalcy to the sport by changing the bats.
The 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.
Coaching 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.
While several Bobcat teams have seen an increase in wins this year, Ohio Athletics officials have reported a decrease in NCAA infractions.
Hang 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.
Ohio broke out the black jerseys for the final midweek regular season game, and the Bobcat batters brought the blue.
What 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 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.
Although 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.
Ohio has reaped more than just potatoes in return for its recent athletic success.
It 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.
The NCAA has released little news this year about changes to its bylaws, but the Bobcats are expecting to hear some good news next month.
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