A live notebook of Ohio's Saturday matchup in Bowling Green.
FINAL
OHIO 54
BGSU 69
Top Performers
OHIO
Points: R. Taylor — 16
Rebounds: Ndour — 9
Assists: S. Taylor & Willis — 3
Foul Trouble: Campbell — 3, S. Taylor — 3
BGSU
Points: Holmes — 18
Rebounds: Holmes — 12
Assists: Austin — 6
Foul Trouble: Tisdale — 3
2nd Half
3:45: BGSU 64, OHIO 45
At this point, the game seems to be just waiting for an end, we all know the result. Falcons lead by 19.
7:27: BGSU 59, OHIO 41
BG adds to its already large lead with another slam from Holmes.
8:25: BGSU 57, OHIO 41
The Falcons are really running away with this one right now. 11-3 run for BG. Unless Ohio gets on a run soon this one could be over.
11:57: BGSU 46, OHIO 38
The only play that mattered since the last timeout: A slam dunk by an uncovered Holmes.
13:33: BGSU 44, OHIO 38
Both teams exchanged baskets, but the Falcons' counted for three points.
15:38: BGSU 41, OHIO 36
Ohio gets on a little 5-0 run of its own. Three defensive stops, followed by a 3-pointer by Stevie Taylor and a two-point basket from Antonio Campbell.
16:59: BGSU 41, OHIO 31
BGSU really starting to take control in the second half. Holmes with a monstrous dunk to cap a 7-2 run, forcing Ohio to call timeout.
1st Half
3:33: BGSU 27, OHIO 24
Ohio now making its shots and competing well defensively. Maurice Ndour now has 8 points, including a slam over a BG defender. 'Cats on a 7-2 run at the moment.
7:50: BGSU 18, OHIO 16
It's been a big lull for both teams since the last timeout, but Ohio's Javarez "Bean" Willis scored on another transition basket. Stevie Taylor stole the ball and pushed it up to an open and driving Willis. Holmes still dominating the 'Cats on the boards — has six rebounds so far.
10:35: BGSU 18, OHIO 14
Now the game is getting more back-and-forth. BG still seeming unmatched on the boards, but Ohio has started to answer that with its transition points. Bobcats still need to find an answer down low for Holmes.
15:47: BGSU 9, Ohio 5
The first media timeout sees the Bobcats crawling back into the game early, after BGSU started with a 6-0 run after the opening tip. Antonio Campbell hit a 3-pointer and leads the 'Cats at the the break.
18:00: BGSU 6, Ohio 0
Bobcats started outmatched on the boards. BG's Richaun Holmes scored twice and picked up two rebounds in the first two minutes.
