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>
Bobcats make case for Hauser with Frisco Bowl win over Rebels
Ohio ignores coach controversy to win 7th straight bowl game
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
FRISCO, Texas – John Hauser made a case to be named the permanent head coach, and many of his players afterward agreed as Ohio topped UNLV 17-10 to win its seventh straight bowl game Tuesday night in the Frisco Bowl at the Ford Center.
First-year head coach Brian Smith was placed on leave Dec. 1 with Hauser appointed interim head coach. Smith was fired a week ago, and Hauser is expected to be one of the primary candidates to replace Smith.
Given the turmoil, the Bobcats (9-4) were considered underdogs against the Mount West Conference runner-up Rebels (10-4). The Ohio defense, led by Hauser as coordinator, was dominant, and the Bobcats controlled the game throughout. Multiple players stood behind Hauser as he was interviewed immediately... <Read More>
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