Ohio crowned MAC Champs, earn NCAA bid
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Saturday, March 13, 2010
 |  | | No Photo Credit | | Ohio Bobcats Armon Bassett dunks in the closing seconds of the mens championship game of the MAC Tournament over the Akron Zips in Cleveland Ohio, March 13, 2010. |
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| Ohio completed its improbable run to a MAC Championship with an 81-75 overtime win against Akron Saturday night at Quicken Loans Arena.
Ohio puts the clamps on Miami, moves to the Finals
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Friday, March 12, 2010
 |  | | No Photo Credit | | Ohio's Armon Bassett shoots a shot during the first half of their men's semi final game of the MAC Tournament against the Miami Redmen in Cleveland Ohio, March 12, 2010. |
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| A strong defensive effort from Ohio resulted in a 54-42 win over Miami Friday night in the MAC Tournament Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. The win advances the Bobcats to the MAC Championship game against Akron tomorrow night. Ohio held Miami to 34% shooting and forced 13 RedHawk turnovers. For the second straight night, the Bobcats got big scoring nights from Armon Bassett and DeVaughn Washington. Bassett followed up last night's 38-point performance with a game-high 28 while Washington added 18. Kenny Hayes led Miami with 12 points.
It was a game in which the Bobcats never trailed. They opened the game with a 12-2 run on the way to a 21-12 halftime lead. Miami cut the deficit to seven at 21-14 but got no closer the rest of the way. Ohio... <Read More>
Ohio hammers top-seed Kent St. 81-64
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Thursday, March 11, 2010
Behind Armon Bassett's 38 points, Ohio posted an 81-64 win over top-seeded Kent St. in the MAC Tournament Quarterfinals Thursday night at Quicken Loans Arena. The Bobcats advance to face the Miami in the semifinals Friday night at 9 PM. Bassett's career night included a 16-for-16 performance at the free throw line, a MAC Tournament record. DeVaughn Washington added 19 points for Ohio (19-14). Mike Singletary led the Golden Flashes with 19 points before fouling out. Barring an NCAA at-large bid, Kent St. (23-9) will get an automatic bid to the NIT Tournament.
Ohio shot a blistering 55.6% in the first half to build a 40-24 halftime lead. Kent St. whittled the Bobcat lead down to three points with 10:39 to play. But Ohio countered with a 7-0... <Read More>
Ohio takes Ball St. in OT, advances to Cleveland
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Sunday, March 07, 2010
Ohio rallied for an 85-77 win at Ball St. Sunday afternoon in First Round MAC Tournament play. The Bobcats advance to Cleveland where they'll face 1-seed Kent St. Thursday night at 7 PM in Quicken Loans Arena. Armon Bassett led all scorers with 25 points. Tommy Freeman was 5-for-5 on 3-point attempts in the second half and overtime to finish with 15 points. DeVaughn Washington finished with 15 points as well and D.J. Cooper had 12 after battling first-half foul problems. Randy Davis had 21 to lead the Cardinals.
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