Junior college big man Ken Ottrix made it official when he signed a National Letter of Intent Tuesday to play basketball for the Bobcats. He'll be eligible for the 2005-06 season a junior. The signing marks a homecoming for Ottrix who played high school ball at Hilliard Davidson. The 6-9, 210-pounder averaged eight points and five rebounds this past season for Yavapai College in Arizona. Prior to Yavapai, Ottrix played at Bellevue Community College in Washington where he averaged eight points an...

Ohio rallied from 20 points down before falling to Florida 67-62 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday afternoon in Nashville.

Ohio basketball coach Tim O'Shea is preparing his team for a Friday matchup with Florida in the NCAA Tourney. Rollie Merriman spent a few minutes with the coach before he and the Bobcats head for the Music City.

MAC Champion Ohio will take on Florida in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to be held Friday at 12:25 PM in Nashville. The Bobcats (21-10) were the recipient of a 13-seed and the only Mid-American Conference team to make the tourney. The 4th-seeded Gators (23-7) finished their season Sunday with a 70-53 win over Kentucky in the SEC Tournament Finals. The winner faces the Villanova/New Mexico winner on Sunday.

The fourth seeded Ohio Bobcats (21-10) overcame a 19-point, 2nd-half deficit to post an overtime win in the MAC basketball tournament at Gund Arena on Saturday night. In front of a national ESPN2 audience, Ohio was victorious over the seventh seeded Buffalo Bulls, 80-79. The win secures a spot in the NCAA Tournament. This is the first appearance in the big dance since 1994.

Ohio was led by freshman center Leon Williams who scored a career-high 29 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. William's...

Ohio advances to its first MAC Tourney final since 1994 with a 63-56 win over rival Miami Friday night at the Gund Arena in Cleveland.

Ohio posted a 62-55 win over Kent St. Thursday night at Gund Arena in Cleveland to advance to the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals. The victory avenges an 82-65 that the Flashes (20-12)handed the Bobcats (19-10) just five days ago. Leon Williams led the Cats with 14 points and 16 rebounds. Mychal Green and Jeremy Fears added 13 and 12 points respectively. Ohio will face Miami Friday night at 7 PM in a game televised by FoxSports Ohio.

Ohio assistant basketball coach Kevin Kuwik's pre-game speech Monday night inspired the Bobcats to a 72-66 win over Marshall. Even more inspirational is his story. Kuwik, on active military duty in Iraq, was able to switch leave with someone in his unit so that he could get back with his Bobcats as they prepare for March Madness. Our own Rollie Merriman spent a few minutes with Coach Kuwik.

Ohio advances to the Quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament with a 72-66 first-round win over Marshall Monday night at the Convocation Center. The win gave the Bobcats (18-10) a 3-game sweep of the Thundering Herd this season. Terren Harbut led four 'Cats in double figures with 19 points. Ohio next faces Kent St. Thursday night at 9:00 at the Gund Arena in Cleveland.

Kent St.'s 82-65 win over Ohio Saturday at the M.A.C. Center kept the Bobcats from a MAC East Title and #1 seed in the conference tournament. Ohio (17-10, 11-7 MAC) instead becomes the 4-seed and will host 13-seed Marshall Monday night. The Flashes (19-11, 11-7) finish as a 5-seed and will host 12-seed Central Michigan.

Ohio, aware that earlier losses by Miami and Akron meant a chance for a MAC Title, started strong against the Flashes. Sonny Troutman scored 13 of the 'Cats first 15 points. H...