Bobcats fall 83-79 to Buffalo in MAC tilt
Ohio edged as Buffalo forged a late defensive stand to upset the Bobcats 83-79 at the Convocation Center. Willie Conner and CJ Massinburg led Buffalo with 19 points apiece while Ohio's Jaaron Simmons logged 15 points before fouling out as the Bulls built and protected a second half lead.
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Blue Jackets Focused on Smart Moves at Trade Deadline
Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen says the team will not chase a knee jerk blockbuster. With rivals adding Shattenkirk Smith and Boyle, Columbus prioritizes growth from youth and measured adds rather than short term splashes. The trade deadline looms at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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Sectional basketball results and upcoming district finals
Tuesday yielded Waterford over Green and Miller over Symmes Valley in Division IV sectionals at Meigs and Northwest high schools. Wednesday features Trimble Belpre and Southern St Joe. Beaver Eastern Notre Dame and Peebles South Webster at NOMAWES I MD. Girls Division II district finals pit Chillicothe against Miami Trace at Southeastern. Thursday's Division II semifinals at OU and Division IV finals at Jackson crown Notre Dame Reedsville Eastern Waterford South Webster.
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Ohio University marks 100 years of state tournament history
Since 1916 Ohio University hosts major high school basketball events in Athens. The 2300th tournament game at OU courts will occur in the Division I semifinal on March 5, and the 900th at the Convocation Center in the Division II final on March 11. The piece traces early 1909 origins, the 1916 start, transitions to the two-class system in 1923, and OU hosting district and regional play for decades.
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Phelps Urges Independent Drug Testing At Hearing
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps told a congressional subcommittee that he suspects some athletes cheat and called for independent drug testing. He said his career showed the difficulty of competing against athletes with unrealistically fast times and criticised Russia’s alleged state sponsored program while urging stronger anti-doping measures.
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