Ohio has strong 2nd half to pull away for first MAC win
Paveltzke, Hadaway lead Bobcats to 80-64 victory
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Ohio’s offense came to life in the second half, and then defense held Central Michigan without a 3-pointer the entire game in an 80-64 victory Tuesday afternoon at McGuirk Arena.
The Bobcats (7-7, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) led just 31-29 at halftime but exploded for 49 points in the second half. The Chippewas (4-10, 0-2 MAC) were 0-for-13 on 3-pointers.
Jackson Paveletzke led Ohio with 23 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, but it was a balanced effort overall with all five starters in double figures.
Freshman JJ Kelly scored in double figures for the sixth time in seven games with a career-high 15 points, and Aidan Hadaway had a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds while also adding six assists. Ajay... <Read More>
Bobcats make case for Hauser with Frisco Bowl win over Rebels
Ohio ignores coach controversy to win 7th straight bowl game
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
FRISCO, Texas – John Hauser made a case to be named the permanent head coach, and many of his players afterward agreed as Ohio topped UNLV 17-10 to win its seventh straight bowl game Tuesday night in the Frisco Bowl at the Ford Center.
First-year head coach Brian Smith was placed on leave Dec. 1 with Hauser appointed interim head coach. Smith was fired a week ago, and Hauser is expected to be one of the primary candidates to replace Smith.
Given the turmoil, the Bobcats (9-4) were considered underdogs against the Mount West Conference runner-up Rebels (10-4). The Ohio defense, led by Hauser as coordinator, was dominant, and the Bobcats controlled the game throughout. Multiple players stood behind Hauser as he was interviewed immediately... <Read More>
Bobcats put 7 in double figures in blowout win
Ohio beats Miami-Hamilton 102-59
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Monday, December 22, 2025
ATHENS – Ohio put seven different players in double figures while beating Miami-Hamilton 102-59 on Monday afternoon at The Convo.
Freshman Jordan Fisher led the way by scoring 17 points in just 13 minutes after he had played only 10 minutes and scored two points so far this season. Dior Conners had a season-high 16 points in 15 minutes, and Kiir Kuany just missed his career high with 15 points.
“These games sometimes are tough as a coach, sometimes as a player too, because you can get kind of in a selfish mode, and our guys did not do that,: Ohio head coach Jeff Boals said. “I think that's great leadership and the character of those guys in the locker room. That's another reason we play this game right: to get guys like him (Jordan Fisher)... <Read More>
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