Ohio shoots past St. Bonaventure late, 77-72
By: Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Bubba Walther scored 20 points as Ohio eked out a 77-72 win at St. Bonaventure Wednesday night. In a tight contest, it was Jerome Tillman's 3-pointer with 1:23 left that gave Ohio a 73-72 lead that it would not relinquish. Tillman finished his double-double night with 12 points and 11 rebounds. It was the second straight game five Bobcats finished in double figures. Leon Williams, plagued by fouls, netted 15 while Sonny Troutman and Whitney Davis finished wth 11 and 10 respectively. The Bonnies (3-5) were paced by A.J. Hawkins' 25 points. The Bobcats (4-1) next visit Louisville on Friday night as part of the NABC Classic. Ohio faces Bellarmine Saturday and St. Joe's Sunday in the 3-day event.