Simmons scores 1,000th, Ohio edges UMass
Minutemen miss attempt to tie at buzzer
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
ATHENS – Javan Simmons had a season-high 20 points to reach 1,000 in his career and help Ohio hold off UMass 86-83 on Tuesday night at The Convo.
Jackson Paveletzke had a double-double of 10 points and 10 assists. He knocked down the go-ahead free throws with 59 seconds left. UMass’ Isaiah Placide missed a 3-point attempt to try to tie it at the buzzer.
The Bobcats (9-7, 3-1 Mid-American Conference) had balance with seven players scoring seven or more points. The same was true of the Minutemen, who were led by Daniel Hankins-Sanford with 16 points.
“I think the league from top to bottom is the best, I think, since I’ve been here,” Ohio coach Jeff Boals said. “Home or away, you have to bring it. It doesn’t matter who you’re playing. Our... <Read More>
Paveletzke's buzzer beater completes Ohio comeback
Bobcats rally from 20 down in 2nd half, beat Eagles on the road
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, January 3, 2026
YPSILANTI, Mich. – Jackson Paveletzke buried a running double-clutch 30-footer at the buzzer to complete a comeback from 20 down and give Ohio a 68-67 victory against Eastern Michigan on Saturday at the George Gervin GameAbove Center.
Down 67-63 after Jon Sanders split a pair of free throws with 14 seconds left, the Bobcats (8-7, 2-1 Mid-American Conference) got a driving layup from Paveletzke to cut their deficit to two with eight seconds left. Carlos Hart missed two foul shots with 5.5 seconds left, and the Eagles put pressure on Paveletzke that forced him to the right corner and made him shoot from deep between a double team, but he nonetheless buried the shot.
Ohio overcame its worst offensive first half of the season. It trailed 32-15... <Read More>
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>
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