DeKALB, Ill. – Ohio built a lead and held off a few different pushes from Northern Illinois to win 74-66 and clinch a spot in the Mid-American Conference tournament Saturday at The Convocation Center.

Javan Simmons led the way with 23 points, on 9-of-10 shooting, and seven rebounds, while Jackson Paveletzke added 14 points and six assists. Aidan Hadaway had a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Bobcats (13-11, 9-6 MAC).

Five different players scored in double figures for the...

ATHENS – Ohio locked down Ball State in the first half to build a big lead on the way to a 69-57 victory against Ball State on Tuesday night at The Convo.

The Bobcats led 32-15 at halftime, holding the Cardinals to 25.9% shooting to that point. The Cardinals bounced back to shoot 55.6% in the second half and got as close as seven, but it was not nearly enough.

Jackson Paveletzke and Aidan Hadaway led Ohio (14-13, 8-6 Mid-American Conference) on the offensive end with 18 points each. Hadawa...

OXFORD – No. 23 Miami remained unbeaten with a 90-74 victory against Ohio on Friday night at Millett Hall.

The RedHawks (25-0, 12-0 Mid-American Conference) were hard to stop, shooting 51.7% while putting five players in double figures, led by Brant Byers’ 21 points.

Shooting 46.7% from the field, the Bobcats (13-13, 7-6 MAC) could not keep up despite a game-high 22 points from Jackson Paveletzke.

After leading 43-35 at halftime, Miami scored the first five points of the second half and...

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 minute...

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...

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 6...

KENT – Ohio slowed the highest scoring team in the Mid-American Conference, but it could not produce enough offense while shooting 29.7% in a 72-57 loss to Kent State on Tuesday night at the MAC Center.

The Bobcats held the Golden Flashes to 31% shooting in the first half, but they finished strong to put away the Bobcats late.

Aidan Hadaway had 13 points to lead Ohio (11-11, 5-5 MAC) as it lost for the fourth time in five games to drop back to .500. JJ Kelly scored 10 points with five rebo...

ATHENS – Ohio shot just 32.8% on the night as Akron built a 22-point halftime lead and rolled to an 86-65 victory Friday night at The Convo.

Tavari Johnson scored 24 points to lead the Zips (16-4, 7-1 Mid-American Conference). Shammah Scott had 19 points off the bench.

Jackson Paveletzke and Javaon Simmons both had 16 points for the Bobcats (11-10, 5-4 MAC). JJ Kelly scored 12 points with four blocks.

"They're a veteran team, and they make you pay for every mistake you make," Ohio coach...

ATHENS – Northern Illinois’ comeback from 16 points down with 7:30 remaining came up just short as Gianni Cobb missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer at the buzzer and Ohio held on for an 80-77 victory Tuesday night at The Convo.

Jackson Paveletzke scored 23 points with four assists, Aidan Hadaway had 18 points, six assists and five rebounds, and JJ Kelly put up 17 points with nine rebounds to help the Bobcats (11-9, 5-3 Mid-American Conference) snap their two-game losing streak.

Dylan Du...

MUNCIE, Ind. – Ball State held off a late push from Ohio to gets its first Mid-American Conference win of the season, 76-61, on Friday night at Worthen Arena.

The Bobcats (10-9, 4-3 MAC) got as close as one late after the Cardinals (5-13, 1-5 MAC) led 44-31 at halftime and 64-50 with eight minutes left.

Jackson Paveletzke had 22 points and four assists but split a pair of free throws that could have tied the game in the closing seconds. Aidan Hadaway added 22 points and seven rebounds but...