Memphis starts fast, finishes strong
Tigers run away with 94-70 victory
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Friday, November 15, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis got off to a quick start and finished strong to run away with a 94-70 victory against Ohio on Friday night at FedEx Forum.
The Tigers (3-0) built an 18-4 lead in the opening eight minutes. The Bobcats (1-3) got as close as three and trailed by only seven with 8:30 remaining before Memphis went on a big run late.
Ajay Sheldon’s career night of 20 points on 6-of-10 3-point shooting was not nearly enough. AJ Brown added 19 points, while Elmore Janes reached double figures with 11 points.
PJ Haggerty and Tyrese Hunter had 23 and 21 points, respectively, to lead Memphis, with Nicholas Jourdain added 15 points and eight rebounds.
After James scored the game’s opening bucket, Memphis went on a 14-2 run, including nine... <Read More>
Navarro, defense lead Bobcats past Eagles 35-10
QB rushes for 4 TDs, throws for career-high 277 yards
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
ATHENS – Parker Navarro tied a school record with four rushing touchdowns, the defense forced four turnovers, and Ohio ran away with a 35-10 victory against Eastern Michigan on Wednesday night at Peden Stadium.
Navarro’s huge night included 106 yards rushing on 13 carries and 22-of-32 passing for a career-high 277 yards as the Bobcats (7-3, 5-1 Mid-American Conference) remained tied atop the league standings.
It was a shaky start for Ohio, which fell behind 7-0 on Cole Snyder’s 18-yard touchdown pass to Delbert Mimms III with 12:47 left in the second quarter.
After punting one more time following that score, the Bobcats finally got their offense going with a quick five-play drive that included a 21-yard completion to Chase Hendricks, a... <Read More>
Illinois State pulls away late for 85-75 victory
Redbirds shoot 61.2% against Bobcats
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
NORMALL, Ill. – Ohio made a run early in the second half to take the lead, but Illinois State dominated down the stretch to take an 85-75 victory Tuesday night at CEFCU Arena.
After trailing by double digits early in the first half and then by a 36-27 margin with 4:18 to go, the Bobcats cut their deficit to three points by halftime and then pushed to a 54-48 advantage with 13:13 left in the game.
From there, the Redbirds (2-1) took over, finishing the game at 61.2% from the field, including 52.6 from 3-point range. They also were 15 of 16 on free throws, all of them in the second half.
Dalton Banks paced Illinois State with 23 points and five rebounds, while Caden Boser had 16 points on perfect 6-of-6 shooting, including 4 of 4 from long... <Read More>
Bobcats hold off Bulldogs for 1st win
Clayton scores team-leading 19
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, November 9, 2024
ATHENS – Ohio used a late first-half run to build a lead and then held off UNC Asheville in the second half to get its first win over the season 82-76 on Saturday night at The Convo.
The Bobcats (1-1) led by double digits at points in both halves, but the Bulldogs (0-2) even briefly took the lead. Ohio finished strong, though, to secure victory.
An Elmore James layup with 10:57 left created the biggest margin of the night at 60-48. Asheville responded with a 17-4 run, taking a one-point lead ono an Abee Fletcher 3-poitner with 5:34 to go. AJ Clayton answered back with a 3 of his own only 15 seconds later, and Ohio did not trail again.
Aidan Hadaway hit one free throw, Jackson Paveletzke two more, and then Shareef Mitchell hit a jumper to... <Read More>
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