Sports

Men's Basketball: Freeman breaks 3-point record in Bobcat victory

By Will Frasure | Feb. 23, 2011

The Bobcats played like the team that wrestles on the mats underneath The Convo rather than the squad usually on the arena's main stage.

Women's Basketball: 'Cats work to climb up MAC rankings before tournament

By Michael Stainbrook | Feb. 22, 2011

After struggling through much of the conference schedule, Ohio hopes to improve its efficiency enough to make the Toyota Prius look like a semi-truck.

Wrestling: Ohio wraps up regular season with three-way tie for MAC championship

By Nathaniel Maund | Feb. 22, 2011

Wrestlers crowded around computers and compulsively checked their phones during the minutes after Ohio won its final regular-season dual meet.

Swimming & Diving: MAC Championships an exciting ending to seniors' careers

By Paul Meara | Feb. 22, 2011

Any time a senior class steps into the arena, on the field, or, in this case, a natatorium, it packs a certain emotion whether it's sadness or excitement. For the Bobcats, this isn't just any class of seniors.

Men's Basketball: Washington evolves into weapon

By Will Frasure | Feb. 22, 2011

During the final stretch of his college career, a different DeVaughn Washington has emerged.

Schools struggle to end season strong

By Nick Robbe | Feb. 21, 2011

After losing the first five games of their season, Alexander came within one game of a .500 regular season. Coming off an emotional win against Athens, the Spartans lacked the focus required to get that final win.

Sports Column: Franchise tag penalizes fans

By Michael Stainbrook | Feb. 21, 2011

Few things are as captivating as pure sport. Walk-off home runs, last-second touchdowns and overtime buzzer beaters provide endless fodder for fans and media alike. Nothing satisfies the armchair quarterback's soul like the retelling of yesteryear's gridiron glories.

Hockey: Team powers through weekend

By Rob Ogden | Feb. 21, 2011

Playing on a line with goal-scorers Michael Schultz and Tyler Pilmore, Nick Rostek usually isn't one to be noticed.

Wrestling: Bobcats snatch share of MAC title with home win

By Vince Nairn | Feb. 20, 2011

Ohio wrestling clinched a share of the Mid-American Conference regular season championship after a 28-9 win against Eastern Michigan yesterday at The Convo.

Men's Basketball: Ohio snags road win at Winthrop

By Vince Nairn | Feb. 20, 2011

With D.J. Cooper lacking offensive production, the Bobcats had to go somewhere else for scoring. DeVaughn Washington and Tommy Freeman proved to be valuable options.

Track & Field: 'Cats finish first at Last Call

By Bart Logan | Feb. 20, 2011

With the Mid-American Conference Championships just around the corner, the Rick Meindl Last Call was supposed to be little more than a tune-up meet for Bobcats. If their first-place finish at Capital Saturday is any indication, the squad is up and running better than ever.

Hockey: 'Cats rebound from Lindenwood sweep

By Rob Ogden | Feb. 20, 2011

Three weeks after being swept by Lindenwood at home and losing any hope of a regular season conference championship, the Bobcats had a second chance at the Lions and took home a bigger prize.

Tough weekend for the Bobcats yields 0-4 start

By Paul Meara | Feb. 20, 2011

A trip down south brought better weather for Ohio. The nicer weather, however, also proved to be a big reason for the Bobcats’ struggles against Furman.

After busting Buffalo in final minutes, Ohio travels for BracketBuster match

By Will Frasure | Feb. 17, 2011

A change came over the Ohio Bobcats with 10 minutes to go against Buffalo, not only in their play, but also in how the team dealt with closing out a game.

Hockey: 'Cats concentrate on mental conditioning for postseason

By Rob Ogden | Feb. 17, 2011

For six months, Ohio hockey has physically conditioned itself in order to win in crunch time. Now with the regular season finished, the Bobcats will try to prepare themselves mentally for the postseason.

Wrestling: Chance to end Championship drought motivates Ohio

By Nathaniel Maund | Feb. 17, 2011

Every day since Ohio's last match, Joel Greenlee has thought about the possibility of his team winning a Mid-American Conference title. Not winning one in 10 years will do that to a coach.