Bobcats overwhelm Norfolk State 93 71 in Paradise Jam semifinal
Ohio roars to a 93 71 win over Norfolk State at the Paradise Jam in St. Thomas. Gavin Block leads with 19 points and 6 rebounds while Jaaron Simmons dishes a career high 13 assists as Ohio builds a 47 27 halftime lead and never relents. Norfolk State’s O Shaa Taylor scores 24 in a losing effort as Ohio finishes 3 1 and advances to face Florida State or DePaul.
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Bobcats Can Spoil NIU, Tie MAC West Title Stakes
Ohio and Northern Illinois meet in DeKalb Tuesday as NIU seeks to clinch the MAC West while Ohio can upset the conference balance with a win. NIU dominates MAC regular season play since 2009, holding a 47-5 mark, and Ohio eyes a late-season upset for a possible West crown.
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Ohio Women Drill 16 3s in Win Over Winthrop Akron Classic
Ohio University women's basketball used 16 of 45 attempts from beyond the arc to beat Winthrop 75 to 54 at the Akron Classic. Kiyanna Black scored 23, Lexie Baldwin posted a 12 point 10 rebound double double, and Dominique Doseck added 12 points in 12 minutes off the bench. Winthrop's Erica Williams poured in 23, Aliyah Kilpatrick had 14 and eight rebounds as the Eagles kept it close early before Ohio pulled away in the second half. Ohio heads to the Vanderbilt Thanksgiving Tournament with a Friday game versus Indiana and a subsequent game against Vanderbilt or Austin Peay.
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Crosby freezes Jackson as Zanesville wins Region 9 clash
On a cold night at Athens High School, Zanesville star Leo Crosby exploded for 283 rushing yards and four touchdowns to lift the Blue Devils to a 38-21 victory over Jackson in the Division II Region 9 final. Crosby powered 32 carries as Zanesville improved to 12-1 and reached a state semifinal, while Jackson ends its historic 11-2 season. Crosby’s big night and a dominant line dictated the outcome, with Jackson unable to slow the junior standout or the sustained rushing attack.
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