ODU converts at foul line to hold off Ohio
Sheldon's 19 points not enough
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, February 7, 2026
NORFOLK, Va. – Old Dominion capitalized at the foul line and took a 78-72 victory against Ohio as part of the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge on Saturday evening at Chartway Arena.
The Monarchs went 16 of 18 on free throws, consistently drawing fouls and cashing in down the stretch to hold their lead.
Ajay Sheldon scored a season-high 19 points on 5-of-9 3-point shooting, while Javan Simmons had 14 points. Aidan Hadaway scored 12 points and grabbed 13 rebounds but fouled out with nearly five minutes remaining.
Ketron Shaw paced ODU with 17 points, Caelum Swanton-Rodger had 14 points, and Jordan Battle and LJ Thomas scored 13 points each. Thomas went 7 of 7 at the foul line over the last 5:29.
The Monarchs led the entire second half except for a... <Read More>
Ohio offense hits 90 again in win over Western Michigan
Bobcats put 5 in double figures
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
ATHENS – Ohio topped 90 points for the second game in a row, downing Western Michigan 91-71 on Tuesday night at The Convo.
The Bobcats (13-11, 7-5 Mid-American Conference) put all five starters in double figures and built a 16-point lead, controlling the game against the Broncos (8-14, 2-8 MAC). Jackson Paveletzke and Javan Simmons each had 17 points to lead the way. Ohio shot 51.7% for the game and made 13 of 32 3-pointers. It has won two straight after losing four of five.
"I challenged our seniors after our Kent State game; how do you want to end this thing? The commitment level is there; the investment is there," Ohio coach Jeff Boals said. "When you get to February, teams are going up, or they're going down. And, you know, knock on... <Read More>
Simmons, Hadaway dominate inside to bring Ohio out of offensive funk
Bobcats sweep season series with Bobcats, winning 95-83
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, January 31, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Ohio came out of its offensive funk and swept the season series with Buffalo by taking a 95-83 victory Saturday at Alumni Arena.
Javan Simmons had a career-high 24 points and 13 rebounds, and Aidan Hadaway added 19 points and nine rebounds as the Bobcats (12-11, 6-5 Mid-American Conference) had their way inside with 50 points in the paint.
JJ Kelly contributed 17 points, while Jackson Paveletzke had a double-double of 17 points and 11 assists.
After scoring just 57 and 65 points the last two games, Ohio shot 53.0%.
Daniel Freitag had a game-high 25 points to lead Buffalo (14-8, 4-6 MAC). Ryan Sabol scored 22 points, and Angelo Brizzi added 15 points.
The Bobcats led nearly the entire game, with the Bulls holding only a... <Read More>
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